Introduction to Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 : Focus on Internal Controls

by Brunsdon, Terri E.; Romney, Marshall; Steinbart, Paul J.

• ISBN13: 9780136098041
• ISBN10: 0136098045
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-01-23
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

Brunsdon, Romney, and Steinbart have once again teamed up to expand readerrs"s skills of accounting information systems beyond typical reporting and basic transaction posting by placing them in the pilot seat of Microsoft Great Plains. INSTALLING AND USING DYNAMICS GP ; THE S&S COMPANY DATABASE; INTERNAL CONTROLS AND GP SECURITY; INVENTORY CONTROL SERIES; REVENUE CYCLE AND GP SALES SERIES; EXPENDITURE CYCLE AND GP PURCHASING SERIES; PAYROLL CYCLE AND GP PAYROLL SERIES; FINANCIAL REPORTING AND GP FINANCIAL SERIES MARKET: This text is designed to illustrate the practical applications of the theories in an accounting information systems course by encouraging readers to experience the software "hands on". In conjunction with the materials found in an accounting information systems text such as,Accounting Information Systemsby Marshall B. Romney and Paul John Steinbart, this method of Great Plains training will help you cement a solid foundation of accounting software skills.

Table of Contents

Preface I

Installing and Using Dynamics

GP Chapter Overview

Hardware and Operating Software Requirements Installing Dynamics

GP Copy Sample Databases to the Computer Attaching Databases to GP

GP Series Covered in the Text Backing Up and Restoring Databases Exiting GP and Unloading

Databases Returning to GP Company Background

Introduction to the Interface System Date

Field Lookup Windows, Hyperlinks, and Dropdown

Lists Toolbar Shortcuts Financial Accounts Transactions Running Reports Setting User Preferences

Accounting Software and Company Objectives

Software Licensing and "Rights of Use" Level One Questions Level Two Questions

The s&s Company Database

Chapter Overview

General Ledger Account Framework

General Ledger Account Types

General Ledger Trial Balance Company Fiscal

Periods Payment Terms, Shipping Methods, and Bank Accounts SmartList

Database Management System (DBMS)

Series Integration REA Data Model

Master, Transaction, and Linking Tables Level One Questions Level Two Questions

Internal Controls and GP Security

Chapter Overview

Security Installed During GP

Installation Posting Setup Controls The Audit Trail Activity Tracking Log

System Manager Security

Predefined Security

Roles Implementing Security

Security Reporting Level One Exercises

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