“We are proud of our talented team and thankful for our loyal clients, who have enabled us to be ranked among such a prestigious group of firms.”

New York – Accounting Today, a leading provider of online business news to the tax and accounting community, has selected Accountnet, Inc. (ANI), as a Top Technology Pacesetter for a fifth consecutive year.  ANI, a leading provider of Microsoft ERP and cloud solutions, is featured in the November 2011 issue of Accounting Today.

We provide implementation, training and consultation services in the metro New York area for small, midsize and corporate businesses, using business enterprise applications.  Supporting business intelligence solutions and specializing in on-premise and cloud ERP and procurement, inlcuding Microsoft Dynamics and Acumatica enterprise resource planning, ANI helps leading organizations across such industries as healthcare, professional services and financial services, as well as not-for-profits, get to market faster and achieve continued success.

The Pacesetters are firms chosen from organizations that center their practices on the sale and implementation of midmarket accounting software.  The small list of firms is selected from businesses that participate in an annual survey.  Out of the thousands of companies and firms that compete in this market, these organizations own the lion’s share of the business.  The names of the selected few appear in “Pacesetters:  Moving in New Directions,” an article within Accounting Today’s online issue.

“Accounting Today‘s Top Technology Pacesetters comprise top accounting and ERP software resellers throughout the country,” says Seth Feinberg, technology editor of Accounting Today.  “It has been an exceptionally challenging few years, and this select group represents those in the world of accounting software resellers that are truly ahead of the pack; we are pleased to honor them in this special report.”

“Accountnet is committed to investigating in the Cloud and providing new accounting and reporting functionability to help our clients optimize their Dynamics systems,” says Anne-Claire McAllister, president of Accountnet.  “We are proud of our talented team and thankful for our loyal clients who have enabled us to be ranked among such a prestigious group of firms.”

About Accountnet
The depth and scope of Accountnet’s corporate practice stem from the diverse experience of our consulting team members, who have more than 50 cumulative years of technical consulting experience, CFO-level expertise, accounting experience and technical service.  Whether it’s facilitating presales or providing ongoing support for long-term public and private companies throught the metro New York area, the firm takes a consultancy approach foremost.  Accountnet also sells the Dynamics software to financial and governmental entities, including high-technology companies.  Organizations have relied on our advice to compete effectively in a global business environment.  Our mission is to provide A-level service to everyone in the organization, from the accounts payable team to the CFO and management.  We target organizations and create clear road maps during the implementation process.  Our practice is built on more than trust and includes accounting and technical considerations and coordination of a big-picture view of the customer as a whole.  We emphasize customer training to allow customers to be in the driver’s seat and to foster self-sufficiency with their systems.  We also find a new technological changes and web based solutions that can enhance end users’ lives, whether they work from home or at the office.

www.accountnet.com     212-Dynamics

Microsoft Dynamics GP or Dynamics SL enables you to make smart decisions that have a direct impact on your bottom line – increasing margins and improving your cash flow.  Simple to learn and use, Microsoft Dynamics works with your existing technology and scales as you grow to deliver long-term value.

Get up and running fast with a proven solution
Backed by years of innovation, Microsoft Dynamics is a robust solution that brings people and systems together to help you run your business more efficiently.  Combine comprehensive financial and operations management capabilities with the new Management Reporter and add rapid, flexible deployment options to get your organization up and running quickly and affordably.

Gain greater control
Microsoft Dynamics GP increases visibility and improves insight at all levels of your business, making you confident that the right decisions are being made by the right people in your organization.

Use Business Analyzer to get the information most important to your business.  Drill down to get more detail, create tasks, or delegate to others as needed.

Make smart decisions with notifications and alerts, automated approval routings, and controls that provide checks and balances on your processes.

Go beyond basic accounting and financial management with analytics tools that can help you be more proactive, identify opportunities and problems fast, and take quick action.

Microsoft Dynamics products offer multiple deployment and pricing options, including both on-premises solutions and cloud-based software-as-a Service (SaaS) platforms provided by our partners.  Whatever your preference, you have the flexibility to choose the option that’s right for you.

See how Microsoft Dynamics can help 2012 be a productive year by visiting http://www.accountnet.com/demos/

Next steps
How to buy?  Call Accountnet at 212.Dynamics
www.accountnet.com

Get up and running fast with a proven solution
Backed by years of innovation, Microsoft Dynamics GP is a business management solution that brings people and systems together to help you run your business more efficiently.  Combine comprehensive financial and operations management capabilities with rapid, flexible deployment options to get your organization up and running quickly and affordably.

Microsoft Dynamics GP increases visibility and improves insight at all levels of your organization, making you confident that the right decisions are being made by the right people in your organization.

Use Business Analyzer to get the information most important to your business.  Drill down to get more detail, create tasks, or delegate to others as needed.  Make smart decisions with notifications and alerts, automated approval routings, and controls that provide checks and balances on your processes.

Go beyond basic accounting and financial management with analytic tools that can help you be more proactive, identify opportunities and problems fast, and take quick action.

See how Microsoft Dynamics GP is helping customers gain greater control.

Watch the video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmp1MQZfEOw

Adapt Microsoft Dynamics GP quickly and without complicated or costly development work.

Choose the deployment option in the cloud or on premise that works best for your business and increases the flexibility of your IT systems – without increasing IT costs.  Microsoft Dynamics GP is highly scalable and compatible with the technology you already use so that it delivers long-term value without high costs down the road.

Microsoft’s commitment to innovation means you are investing in a ERP platform that will always keep you on the forefront of what’s ahead.  Find out more about Microsoft Dynamics ERP deployment options.

Next steps
Watch demos at http://www.accountnet.com/demos/
How to buy?  Call Accountnet at 212.Dynamics
www.accountnet.com

Simple to learn and use, Microsoft Dynamics ERP business solutions work with the technology systems you already have and deliver long-term value without a complex and costly implementation.

Microsoft Dynamics business solutions enable your people to make everyday decisions that improve profit margins, increase cash flow and, ultimately, drive business growth.

Greater control
Gain visibility and insight into how your organization is performing – and know that your system will help drive the decision-making processes, enabling your people to be more proactive and productive.

Make smart decisions with notifications and alerts, automated approval routings, and controls that provide checks and balances on your processes.

Go beyond basic accounting and financial management with analytics tools that can help you be more proactive, identify opportunities and problems fast, and take quick action.

See how Microsoft Dynamics is helping customers gain greater control.

Drive growth
Turn insght into opportunity with an ERP software solution that helps drive and support your better controls.

Next steps
Come join us at Microsoft November 3rd to view Dynamics www.clicktoattend.com, Code #157558.
Watch demos at http://www.accountnet.com/demos/
How to buy?  Call Accountnet at 212.Dynamics

September 22, 2011 – By Accountnet, Inc. at Microsoft’s Customer Briefing Center.

Thank you to all our customers, sponsors, and special guests who made Accountability 2011 such a remarkable event.

Please find below notes from Accountability 2011:

We have two overarching goals:  to enable the maximum long-term benefits from the Microsoft Dynamics investment already made and to introduce other software programs to extend the existing Dynamics solution.

The following products were introduced:

Management Reporter Demonstration (Microsoft’s replacement for FRx) – Create boardroom-quality reports without IT assistance, use enhanced XBRL capabilities to get updated instance documents simply by changing a date, and take advantage of secure report distribution and storage through the centralized Report Library.  There is also a conversion tool to migrate your FRx reports.  Please request the powerpoint presentation by clicking on this link http://www.accountnet.com/contact-us/

ReQlogic - ReQlogic is 100% web-enabled and allows for a workflow of approvals to be set up for requisitions, AP invoices, and expense reports specifically designed for Microsoft Dynamics GP and SL.  ReQlogic reads the Dynamics database for vendor and inventory information during data entry and then automatically creates purchase orders and payables vouchers in Dynamics, all with the proper vendor and account coding identified once the proper workflow has been completed.  ReQlogic keeps a history of the approved document’s workflow and any scanned images or attached documents.

The following products were mentioned:

FIDO (SL) (The Data Retriever) – This data mining analyzer for SL is available through a browser.

ImageLink (GP & SL) – ImageLink provides document management for Microsoft Dynamics.  Scan documents to the network or attach documents to application screens, and then all users – both Dynamics users and non-Dynamics users – can view the scanned documents.

Scribe (GP & SL) – Scribe enables unattended integration of your Dynamics system with any number of software applications.

The following current Microsoft Promotions were discussed or demonstrated:

F9 Version 5 (GP & SL) – F9 is an easy-to-use financial reporting tool that dynamically links general ledger (GL) data to Microsoft Excel and is available for Dynamics.  F9 leverages spreadsheets’ value by delivering your GL data directly to Excel through a dynamic link to the most current information, with no exports or manual entries required.

eBanking (GP & SL) – Positive Pay (Safe Pay) and ACH processing.

Advanced Bank Reconciliation (GP) (demonstration)

Microsoft Professional Tools (GP & SL) – Change and/or merge chart of account IDs, account/subaccount segments, and vendor and customer IDs.  The current promotion is 15% off three tools, for a total price of $1,700.  Valid until December 20, 2011.  Contact Accountnet for a full list of Professional Tools available for your Dynamics product.

Light User (new versions only) – Purchase Light User for $195 per user.  Allows for view only access to accounting data without signing into Dynamics.

License Model Transition - Add modules without having to increase the annual Microsoft support plan cost.

Special Microsoft Referral Campaign - If you refer Microsoft Dynamics prospects to Accountnet and they purchase a product, you receive AMEX rewards gift cards.

A growing number of Dynamics users want to extend and integrate other systems with the core Dynamics system.  SQL Server Reporting Services training is availalbe, as are CPE credits for Management Reporter and FRx.

Mainstream Microsoft Dynamics Support - Mainstream support for GP 10.0 expires 10/9/2012.  Mainstream support for SL 7.0 expires 10/19/2012.  The latest enhancements in the new version releases help users save time and money.  Contact Accountnet to schedule a free upgrade planning meeting today!

For more information, contact support@accountnet.com or http://www.accountnet.com/contact-us/

Best wishes from all the Accountnet Team members.  Thank you again for all your interest!

On-premises deployment
With on-premises deployment, Microsoft Dynamics GP software is hosted at your own location on your own servers or at a location of your choice.  You can work with one of our partners to set up the necessary hardware and software, using new systems or any available systems you already own.  Either partners or your in-house staff can then maintain and develop your solutions.

Leverage existing investments
Reduce costs by using the hardware and software you already own.

Easily connect with legacy systems
While most cloud solutions can connect with existing equipment, on-premises solutions can always do so.

Guarantee predictable performance
On-premises solutions are not subject to fluctuations in performance or availability due to the Internet (although on-premises solutions are not necessarily faster than hosted ones).

Support compliance requirements
Ensure compliance with security and other policies that require on-premises solutions.

You can make implementing your Microsoft Dynamics solution easier.  By working with a Microsoft partner, like Accountnet, who uses a proven methodolgy – implementation processes and tools – you can achieve a successful implementation that is on-time, on-budget and on-spec.

Microsoft Dynamics GP solutions and the cloud
In addition to a wide range of partner-hosted solutions, the next major versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP solutions will be available for cloud-based deployment using the Windows Azure platform.

Partner-hosted deployment
Many Microsoft partners offer cloud-based hosting for Microsoft Dynamics GP solutions and can serve your organization in a wide spectrum of roles.  You can task them with providing hardware and software that is accessed and controlled by your in-house IT department.  Or you can engage a partner as an outsourced IT department that runs, maintains, and develops your systems for you.

Hosted ERP solutions allow you to:

Minimize your initial investment
Lower your startup costs by avoiding upfront hardware and software purchases.

Get up and running quickly
Hosted ERP solutions generally offer faster deployment options.

Manage your cash flow better
Support your business as it grows with low and predictable costs that scale with actual use of your solution.  You can also purchase a traditional perpetual license and have it hosted by a partner.

Scale the solution as needed
Many partner-hosted ERP solutions offer scalability that fits to your organizations exact needs and can be adjusted as your needs change.

Maximize internal IT resources
Free up your internal IT staff for tasks that provide more value to your organization.

Is a hosted solution right for you?

Next steps
Come join us at Microsoft October 27th to view Dynamics www.clicktoattend.com, Code #157558.
Watch demos at http://www.accountnet.com/demos/
How to buy?  Call Accountnet at 212.Dynamics

Use Business Analyzer to get the information most important to your business.  Drill down to get more detail, create tasks, or delegate to others as needed.

Make smart decisions with notifications and alerts, automated approval routings, and controls that provide checks and balances on your processes.

Go beyond basic accounting and financial management with analytics tools that can help you be more proactive, identify opportunities and problems fast, and take quick action.

See how Microsoft Dynamics GP and SL are helping customers gain greater control, versus QuickBooks
Make smarter decisions to improve your operating margins – and your cash flow.  Microsoft Dynamics GP helps you maximize profitability by getting the most out of your people and systems.

Turn improved profitability into new opportunities with a financial management solution that helps drive and support your business growth.

Adapt Microsoft Dynamics quickly and without complicated or costly development work.

Choose the deployment option that works best for your business and increases the flexibility of your IT systems – without increasing IT costs (Cloud Based or on Premise).

Grow your business knowing that your systems will scale to match your ambition.

Get up and running fast
Moving to a new business management system might seem overwhelming, but Microsoft Dynamics SL simplifies the process with a solution that is designed to get you up and running quickly – without expensive development or increased manpower.

Deploy on-premises or with partner-hosted cloud situations that require low upfront investment.

Microsoft Dynamics is highly scalable and compatible with the technology you already use so that it delivers long-term value without high costs down the road.

Microsoft’s commitment to innovation means you are investing in a business platform that will always keep you on the forefront of what’s ahead.

Product availability and localization
Microsoft Dynamics GP and SL is localized, translated, and supported by Microsoft and made generally available in select countries and languages.

In addition, Accountnet can assist with localizations and/or translations of Microsoft Dynamics GP or SL available in countries where Microsoft does not provide a localized or translated version.

Next steps
Come join us a Microsoft September 8th to view Dynamics www.clicktoattend.com, Code #156501.
Watch demos at http://www.accountnet.com/demos/
How to buy? Call Accountnet at 212.Dynamics 

Microsoft Dynamics GP has the power to address the requirements of companies of many types and sizes, but without the complexity or expense of enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions that are designed for large organizations.  It can be deployed easily, quickly providing comprehensive functionality to address your organization’s business needs, improve performance, and help you create new opportunities.

SAP and Oracle are known for providing ERP solutions to the world’s largest companies.  However, because the cost and complexity of these solutions may not make them the best fit for medium-sized businesses, a number of organizations that deployed these systems in the past have switched to Microsoft Dynamics GP and SL.

For example, when (a) Aircraft Manufacturing Firm broke from a parent company that used an SAP solution, the organization quickly chose to switch to Microsoft Dynamics GP.  It provides flexible licensing, the end-to-end functionality out of the box the company was looking for, and the business intelligence that it required to be more accurate, effective, and efficient – at a reasonable cost, with a simple implementation.

Dynamics can enable your organization to communicate strategic objectives more effectively, and enable people to more easily manage performance against plan across multiple departments or divisions.

Deliver Web-based, personalized views of key performance indicators (KPIs), so employees can monitor and make strategic decisions based on business performance, using data gathered from multiple line-of-business systems.

Help people throughout your organization respond quickly to new opportunities and changing markets by making budgeting and planning processes an integral part of your daily business rather than being a discrete annual process.

Learn more?  Contact Accountnet, Inc. for CPE accreditation on Financial reporting objectives.  Call 212.Dynamics.

Solution oriented focus approach to adding customers

A business solution implementation is a process where there is a goal orientated team approach – the end user at the client site and the implementation group for set up services. But it all needs to begin with a vision from the end user- not just for the future, but they must begin to plan out the roadmap to achieve their vision. The implementation team usually creates a project plan with achievable phases and goals. Separately from the vision, when viewing the entire solution, a technology agreement with proper expectations needs to be established to enable who is going to be responsible for getting the right moving parts to align together. All needs have to be mapped out including – licensing, updates, departments and location(s), account coding and timeframe. Everyone involved must consider holiday, vacations and any other internal or external projects.

The key to the success of the project, is to continually focus on the when, whom and why the solution is being set-up as this big change will be occurring soon. The time of the year is most important for the client’s success, whereas top managers enable their time frame and goals achievable for all. Some of those goals that coincide with timeframe are specific project and overall organizational needs. A successful business solution implementation begins with implementation methodology and realistic expectations that are set and managed throughout. For the implementation team, managing this change on schedule with success comes from experience. The end user chose that this experience will take them through beginning of the project through completion. Especially when multiple departments and various locations are involved and as more change occurs, trust plays an important part for the ongoing relationship for current and future projects.

Based on experience, here are several phases in the successful implementation of a new accounting system. At Accountnet, we call this our FORWARD methodology.

A. Review: “Analyze and Plan”- The first step is to conduct a thorough review of your organization’s requirements and processes, to identify what is working well and which aspects of the organization need improvement and or refinement. These requirements or goals should then be mapped into a project plan, becoming the driving forces behind your implementation.

B. Set-up: “Design and Develop”- Using the project plan produced in the Analysis phase, design your proposed new accounting system. Accountability is the process for all involved; adhering to the timeframe and structure the plans to be agreeable for all. Remember to be respective of everyone’s time. Anticipate other changes, and make the adjustments within budgetary plans.

C. Confirmation: “Training and testing” – Building on the test system and or utilizing data migrated from the legacy system. This step involves teaching end users the best practices and procedures for the new accounting system, insuring that any changes are worked out and verifying the maximum benefits are obtained. After the results of this testing and training period are reviewed and any corrections are applied, management should sign off on the new system (verifying that the work to date has been accepted).

D. Implementation: “Go live” – Working from the procedures developed in the Set-up and Confirmation Phases, the next phase is the completion of the final version of the new system (beginning with opening balances if not migrating data). At this point, the implementation team’s full resources are on-site and the team is ready to make the final transition to the new system.

E. Post implementation Support – After the successful launch of your new system, it is essential to provide or receive ongoing support. Online training, phone support and what’s new training sessions are examples of initiatives that can prove useful. It is also important to update the system regularly and proactively providing any training needed as a result of any changes.

Some of these core functions are ongoing activities, but are not limited to and must incorporate these following components for a successful implementation:

Software and Systems Support – Before the project proceeds, a thorough review of the existing infrastructure – an Accounting Technical Review (ATR) – must be completed. Software and systems support is ongoing and a recurring review of the current systems infrastructure ensures that the data (and any analysis of it) is delivered in an optimal fashion. Software and systems support also enables an opportunity to make specific recommendations for ongoing improvements to the hardware and software infrastructure.

Consulting Services – Get external consulting assistance as needed for any aspects of the internal review. This includes an Extended Relationship Analysis (ERA) and an ATR. Other consulting services include recommendations for best practices, details on the delivery of training and procedures, maintenance if testing, production and disaster recovery environments, and development of custom reports. A complete examination of your organizational environment may identify additional opportunities for improvements. Communication is everything.

Project Management – All aspects of the implementation must be tracked by the project manager, whose responsibilities include task assignments, resource availability, project documentation, budget and timeline oversight, and communication among the project’s team members.

It is so important that a company’s implementation team trust and communicate well with their ERP consultant team during the implementation process that we encourage our prospects to meet our proposed consulting team during the pre-sales process. This then helps to determine if the personalities involved with the project will work well together.

The depth and scope of Accountnet’s corporate practice stem from the diverse experience of our consulting team, whom has more than 50 cumulative years of technical consulting, CFO-level expertise, accounting experience and service delivery. We are a consulting firm that also provides software sales solutions around ERP, procurement, distribution and budgeting with the latest technology and cloud solutions to fortune 1000 and other midsized companies. Organizations have relied on our advice to compete effectively in a global business environment. In some cases, the software is not discussed until the software needs are thoroughly reviewed. Our mission is to provide A-level service to everyone in the organization, from the accounts payable team to the CFO and upper management.

Accountnet, Inc. is based in Midtown Manhattan, New York City and supports the Metro N.Y. Area with several remote offices including Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Stamford and Halifax. Hundreds of nonprofit, finance, technology, government, healthcare and business services use Accountnet to help enable and realize their goal of a complete ERP solution in a streamlined and definitive fashion. John C. Peace is COO of Accountnet, Inc. and a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP). He can be reached at www.accountnet.com or 212.244.9009.