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How to Prepare for Your First Financial Reporting Implementation

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This article will discuss the process of preparing for a successful financial reporting implementation.

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In the modern business realm, you cannot avoid financial reporting. Whether it is a homegrown Excel process, a legacy software program, an independent software vendor (ISV), or a native enterprise resource planning (ERP) report writer, every company is doing it. Investing in your first modern reporting tool typically means automated financial statements, accessible collaboration, modern security, and self-service analytics. Don’t worry if it sounds like gibberish to you. In this article, we will discuss preparing for your first reporting implementation so you are able to select the best reporting tool to navigate your organization in managing and analyzing data.
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Cloud Business Intelligence Solutions for Acumatica

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This article explores financial reporting and budgeting options in the cloud for your Acumatica Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

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In today’s business world, our processes and technology platforms require accessibility and flexibility, and more solutions are showing up on the cloud market. Since data sources and data in general continues to expand in size and can increasingly be found across cloud and on-premise locations, more executives are looking for the right Business Intelligence (BI) solution to empower business end users to make better and smarter business decisions. In this article, we will discuss several business intelligence options for your Acumatica ERP system that will cover deployment options, sophisticated functionalities, and hopefully, answers to any questions you may have regarding BI add-ons. Read more

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Data Warehousing for Professional Services with Dynamics AX

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In this article, data warehouses for Professional Services organizations will take center stage, with a focus on expanding Microsoft Dynamics AX analytical processes.

Data is increasingly more important in today’s business world, perhaps especially for Professional Services organizations.  As data informs decision-making at all levels, Professional Services organizations are striving to stay on budget and on track with projects, vendors, clients, and so forth, a data warehouse can be positively impactful in supporting Business Intelligence (BI) analyses.  If you’re new to data warehousing as a solution, you might have some questions.  This article will go about answering your questions about data warehousing as a Professional Services organization using Microsoft Dynamics AX.
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Data Warehousing with Dynamics GP for Professional Sports Teams

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Data warehousing is a powerful way for Professional Sports Teams using Microsoft Dynamics GP to manage diverse data types and produce richer financial reports.

Nowadays, the amount of data you are working with can be massive, maybe especially for professional sports teams.  Since data correlates directly to advertising, performance, profit, and so on, data warehousing can assist professional sports teams in staying on budget and on track with owners, players, administrative staff and the finance team.  Maybe you’re not that familiar with a data warehouse solution, so you have several questions.  This article will aim to offer answers that speak to your questions, so you can better understand how data warehousing can expand professional sports team data management and analytics from Microsoft Dynamics GP and additional data sources.
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Data Warehousing for Not-for-Profit Organizations using Dynamics GP

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In this article, we’ll continue discussing data warehousing, generally and particularly, for not-for-profit organizations that are hoping to develop their Microsoft Dynamics GP experience.

In modern business, data is ubiquitous, perhaps particularly for not-for-profits (NFPs).  Since data directly supports decision-making, with NFP organizations actively working to remain on budget and/or on track with members, donors, grants and so forth, data warehousing can be helpful to your Business Intelligence (BI) tasks.  If you’re anything like I was when I first heard of a data warehouse solution, you probably have questions.  The goal for this article is to deliver the answers for NFP teams to understand how a data warehouse can improve management and analyses of your information from Microsoft Dynamics GP and other data sources.
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Data Warehousing for Not-for-Profit Intacct Users

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In this article, we’ll continue discussing the impact of data warehouse solutions for not-for-profit organizations who are using the Intacct accounting system.

Some people might think that non-profits are functioning outside of the typical business model, but in reality, data is driving the same vital decision-making for not-for-profit organizations.  As non-profits do the hard work of staying on track with budgets, donors, grants, members, and so forth, a data warehouse can be really effective and efficient for your Business Intelligence (BI) processes.  With online analytical processing (OLAP) cubes being a common technology presence, the difference between OLAP cubes and data warehouses might seem confusing to you.  In this article, we’ll discuss the benefits of data warehousing for non-profit data management and analytics tasks using Intacct.
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Financial Consolidations for Professional Services with Acumatica

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This article will cover the financial consolidation process, specifically features and functionalities of modern tools for Professional Services organizations using Acumatica.

There’s a population of Professional Services organizations who are using Acumatica to manage a parent company financial portfolio for a number of subsidiaries.  Aggregation of multiple entities’ financial data, at times with different currencies, can be challenging without modern consolidation software.  Since data continues to become bigger in size and meaning for decision-making, more executives are looking for the right solution to empower business end users to consolidate information in a unified set of financial statements.  This article will discuss your options for easy-to-use, powerful financial consolidations with Acumatica, specifically for Professional Services organizations who need a modern software solution.
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Retail Data Warehousing for Microsoft Dynamics NAV

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In this article, data warehousing will be discussed, both generally and specifically, for retail organizations who are looking to expand their Microsoft Dynamics NAV experience.

In the fast lane that is business today, maybe especially for retail companies, data is vital.  Since data drives decisions, retail organizations are making plans to stay on track and on budget with their customers, stores, vendors, management, etc. – and data warehousing can be really effective in organizing and empowering stronger Business Intelligence (BI) analytics.  Like most software, if you aren’t familiar with it, you likely have questions.  In this article, I’ll answer frequently asked questions about data warehouse solutions for retail companies using Microsoft Dynamics NAV.
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Financial Consolidation for Non-profits with Intacct

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In this article, modern financial consolidation solutions will take center stage, particularly for multi-location Non-profit organizations using Intacct to manage parent company finances.

There is a population of non-profit Intacct customers who are overseeing the financials of their organization with multiple locations or entities.  Consolidating organizational information from more than one location, sometimes with diverse currencies, can be tedious without a premier financial consolidation solution.  Data continues to grow in size and significance in terms of decision-making.  More executives than ever are shopping for the right tool to allow their business end users to aggregate data into a set of financial statements or for summarized operational reports.  This article will zoom in on features and functionalities for the non-profit Intacct user who performs consolidations for monthly financials or annual budgets for the parent organization.
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Retail Data Warehousing for Microsoft Dynamics AX

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This article covers data warehouse solutions, both in general and in specific for retail companies who are seeking to expand their Microsoft Dynamics AX analytics.

In today’s fast-paced business world, perhaps especially for retail corporations, data is essential.  Because data is driving decision-making, retail companies are strategizing to stay on budget and on track with their stores, customers, vendors, managers, and so on – and a data warehouse can be really impactful in supporting Business Intelligence (BI) analyses.  As with most technology, if you aren’t already using a modern offering, you probably have questions.  This article will go about answering the most common questions you might have about data warehousing with Microsoft Dynamics AX for your retail company.
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