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Make Your Own Reports - Start By Learning About The Universal Report Writing Tool, Crystal Reports

Explore Crystal Reports and learn to create custom reports that are pertinent to your unique business processes and strategies, allowing you to measure results, analyze information and make necessary changes to your operations. This valuable course includes training on how to link tables, sort, group and select records to ensure presentation-quality reports that really stand out. Learn how to use the basic formulas within your report to calculate, evaluate and manipulate data. You’ll be amazed at how quickly you can develop your own reports!

ABS offers several courses designed to help new users and those wanting to gain advanced skills.  Here’s a list of our next scheduled classes:

Contact Kathy Preston, extension 445 to discuss class options and to answer any questions. 

Schedule At A Glance

Sage MAS 90 & 200 Classes
Core Applications  February 11-15
Data File Structures March 3
Introduction to Crystal Reports March 4-5
FRx for MAS 90 and 200 March 6-7
                                               
Sage Abra HRMS Classes
Abra HR                                   February 19-21
Crystal Report for Abra HR  February 22
Abra Payroll                              March 18-20 
Crystal Reports for Abra PR   March 21

Client Conference
Save this Date: April 17, 2008 

We are excited to announce the date of our client conference, April 17, 2008. The full-day conference will feature three tracks for attendees to choose from, time to network with other clients, Sage Software executives and a sponsor area. This year’s conference will be at the Sheraton Hotel in Bloomington. Look for more information in upcoming newsletters.

If there is a specific topic you are interested in or a vendor you would like to see, please contact an account manager.

Year-End Reminders!

The 2007 year has come to an end, which means that your business must perform closing procedures and make filing preparations for taxes. Take these steps to help prepare and make the process easier for your company.   

Develop a Plan
Many tasks need to be completed and preparations done for proper year-end processing.  Take a few minutes to review these important considerations below to help develop your closing plan.

  • Order Forms
  • Back Up Data
  • Payroll Reconciliation
  • Understand System Closing Procedures
  • Tax Table Updates & Preparation
  • Electronic Reporting Requirements

Tax Forms
Buy your tax forms now. We offer year-end forms such as W-2s and 1099s for most Sage Software solutions, including Sage Abra HRMS, Sage BusinessWorks, Sage MAS 90, 200 and 500. Specialty forms also available.

  • Sage MAS 90 and 200 Users: Fill out the order form or contact Kathy Preston to order your tax forms.
  • Sage Abra HRMS Users:  It's not too late to order your W-2s! Contact Sean McCown. (603) 778-8083.  Request the Abra compatible blank 4-part W-2 forms and matching envelopes.  For the best pricing, make sure Sean knows you are an ABS client.   

Electronic Reporting
Companies with 250 or more employees are required to electronically file year-end information.  There is an electronic reporting module available in MAS 90 and 200. Contact Mary Jo Geary for more information. 

Schedule A Closing Appointment
Take time now to secure an appointment if you would like us to assist you with your closing procedures.  We can help download and install any needed program updates and work with you step by step through the closing procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions
Click here to download the 2007 Frequently Asked Questions document for Sage MAS 90 and 200. 

Contact Kathy Preston or Mary Jo Geary for more information.

Create A Training Plan For Your Specific Needs
 
Regardless of which business management solutions are utilized in your organization, we understand every company has its own processes, strategy and business model.  A strong training program often encompasses a combination of formal, on-site and custom training. Positive results occur when you increase the knowledge and skills within your organization, such as improved productivity and a more profitable bottom line. Consider these important factors when developing your training plan... 
 
 
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We have changed our name and address.  Formerly Automated Accounting Solutions, Inc., www.automatedaccounting.com.
 


February 2008
   

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions regarding anything in the News to Use Training Edition, please contact us:

Mary Jo Geary, ext. 442
Jenny Gott, ext. 441
Kathy Preston, ext. 445 
View detailed information about our Authorized Training Center on our website. Find out about our authorization and certifications, class descriptions, fees, prerequisites, information on our policies, and your CPE credit eligibility.
 

Visit Us At The UpSwing Business EXPO

The UpSwing Business EXPO is a networking event and trade show for leaders of companies in a variety of industries. Typically 500-700 business people attend these events, with 75% of them being part of their company's decision-making team. 

Please stop by our booth at the next UpSwing Business EXPO.

 
All of our classes are now being held at our new facility located in Mendota Heights, MN. Our contact information is listed at the bottom of this page.