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Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 Implementation

By : Victoria Yudin
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Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 Implementation

By: Victoria Yudin

Overview of this book

Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 is a sophisticated Enterprise Resource Planning application with a multitude of features and options. The implementation of Dynamics GP is usually considered to be complex, and can be very confusing for users and consultants. This step-by-step guide will show you how to effectively implement Dynamics GP 2010 with ease.This focused, step-by-step tutorial covers the basics of Microsoft Dynamics GP, from licensing, to design, before moving on to more complex topics such as implementation and setup. You will learn how to install and configure Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 from start to finish.This book will enable you to master the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 2010 effectively. This book starts with how to plan and complete a successful Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 implementation. You will then move on to learning who should be on the implementation team, what important questions should be asked and how to plan your infrastructure for Dynamics GP 2010. Detailed descriptions of all the setup options for the core Dynamics GP modules as well as practical advice on setup will help guide you through the myriad of options available in this powerful application. As you reach the end of the book you will learn how to import your initial data with illustrations and practical examples.
Table of Contents (18 chapters)
Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 Implementation
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewer
Preface
General Ledger Account Categories
Microsoft Professional Services: Additional Tools Available
Index

Chapter 7. Module Setup: General Ledger, Bank Reconciliation, Payables, and Receivables

Now that you have completed the system and company setup for Dynamics GP, you are ready to move on to module setup. You do not need to set up any modules you will not be using; however, even if you are not planning on using the General Ledger, it is recommended to set it up because all the other modules are dependent on it.

In this chapter we will cover setup for the following modules:

  • General Ledger

  • Bank Reconciliation

  • Payables Management

  • Receivables Management

Detailed navigation will be provided for each setup window, or you can keep using the setup checklist (Microsoft Dynamics GP | Tools | Setup | Setup Checklist).

Typically, each module will have an overall setup window, where global settings and options are chosen, and a few additional windows where the basic objects or templates for the module are created.

All module settings are company specific. If you have multiple companies in Dynamics GP, you will...