Sage Accpac Accounting Software Vancouver Blog – Unisoft

This is probably the most commor error that occurs in Sage Accpac ERP, “Control not properly installed” and occurs because you do not have sufficient rights on the workstation.

Solution:

1. Add the User to the Local “Power User” group for the computer
2. OR, Give specific permissions (Read and Write to the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE key, AND Grant Full Access to the program files folder usually C:\Program Files\Sage Software\Sage Accpac\)

Just a small bit of information that might help you out, it can be a difficult error to resolve unless you know the cause.

Sage Accpac wants to know your opinion. Sage Accpac now has a website that allows you to vote on new features and enhancements in Sage Accpac.  You can add your own or vote on others. You can also track your enhancements and see which get implemented in future releases.  This is a great way to influence the future of Sage Accpac to better fit your business or your day to day activities.

Check the website and submit your feedback: www.sageaccpac.com
com/feedback

Sage Accpac Product Survey Results: What is the one area you would improve to make Sage Accpac better for you and your company?

• 1. Reporting
  • Simplify Getting Information out of Sage Accpac
  • Make it Easier to Create and Customize Reports
  • Financial Reporting
• 2. Functionality/Features
  • Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable / General Ledger
  • Bank Services Usability
  • Inventory Control
• 3. Usability
  • Faster Data Entry – Streamline Processes
  • Navigation – Faster Access to Supplemental Information

There was a handful of new features in the Sage Accpac ERP v5.6 and Sage CRM v6.3 integration.  Here are some of the features:

• Integrated ERP/CRM Solo Support (Accpac 5.6)
• Customer/Vender Number Change Support
• Improved Salesperson Integration with Accpac 5.6 data
• Relationships Tab
• National Accounts in CRM

Salesperson Codes are Now Synchronized in CRM

Salesperson commision splits now show up on the customer statistics tab in CRM.

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It is always nice to see how other business’s use Sage Accpac, the video below shows you an excellent example of how Sage Accpac can bring together all aspects of your company.  This is possible because everything you entered, is entered once.  The value of this to a business is most times unmeasurable.  Have a look at the case study outlining a sucessful implementation of Sage Accpac ERP, Sage Accpac CRM and 3rd party software warehousing solution.

One of the biggest struggles with Sage Accpac is getting access to the data you need quickly and easily. Indicee, is a web based system that is easy to use and integrates with Sage Accpac to quickly generate important information about your business.

Have a look at this Sage Accpac quick start video to see how it works:

With the release of Sage Accpac ERP v5.6, Accpac is now officially support Windows 7 by Sage Software.  If your planning your Windows 7 upgrade shortly make sure to plan to upgrade your accounting software to ensure it is compatible.

Some other important releases by Sage Accpac for compatibility:

• Excel 2007 and Financial Reporter: Sage Accpac ERP v5.3b GL Service Pack 2 or v5.4A – KB ARTICLE
• Sage Accpac ERP and Windows Vista Compatibility: System Manager 5.4A SP3 and all the latest 5.4A service packs – here is the check List

Sage will be releasing a US Payroll Tax update for Sage Accpac ERP. This will be availble January 28th, 2010.  For more information regarding the payroll tax update please contact Unisoft at 604-926-3398.

References:

http://support.accpac.com/support/payroll_ship_dates.asp

Increase Productivity. Streamline Operations. Improve Visibility.

The Sage Accpac Version 5.6 release can be summed up by improved performance and productivity enabling you to accomplish more tasks in less time. The highlights of the upgrade:

• Sage Accpac Intelligence: a new easy to use business intelligence and reporting tool
• Support for new IT infrastructure including virtualization and Windows 7
• Enhanced cash flow and integrated customer inquiry tool (originally AR inquiry) 
• Improved inventory mangement 
• Bank Reconciliation has been completely redesigned 
• New functionality in Payroll to descrease penalties and fees 
• More user requested enhancements submitted via sageaccpac.com/feedback

Sage Accpac V5.5 & V5.6

Island Lake Resort Group is a world-class vacation spot with 3 locations perched in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Check out how Sage Accpac ERP and SageCRM keeps their guest accommodations fully booked and their finances fully balanced — turning powder into profit!