Government & Public Sector
Dynamics 365 – Streamlining Accounts Payable with Recurring Vendor Invoices
Efficient management of accounts payable processes is important for the financial health of any organization. One key element of accounts payable for many organizations is the handling of regular, repetitive, predictable expenses. Microsoft recently added a new feature to Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain that allows organizations to manage these recurring vendor invoices much…
Read MoreMulti-Factor Authentication (MFA) is Required by Microsoft for Azure Users
Microsoft has recently announced a significant security update in their latest blog post, “Microsoft will require MFA for all users in Azure” While the article touches on the changes, it doesn’t fully dive into the specifics or the broader impact it has on users. In this post, we will explore additional sources to provide an…
Read MoreDynamics 365 – Vendor Demographics
Today’s post focuses on tracking and reporting Vendor Demographics in Dynamics 365 Finance and Dynamics 365 Supply Chain. This functionality typically becomes more relevant for Dynamics deployments dealing with a lot of customers engaged in government, military or enterprise level contracts. Many such contracts require tracking of vendors based on their demographics. A number of…
Read MoreGlobal Number Sequences for Vendors & Customers in Dynamics 365
A recent client inquiry regarding a requirement to share selected vendors between legal entities within Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain spurred discussions on formalizing the process of setting up global Number sequences. The client had the same vendor list across companies in AX 2009. However, the requirement in D365 is to have the list…
Read MoreEllipse Solutions Upcoming Events: Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and Experlogix Elevate!
Kids around the country are on summer vacation so in honor of the classic summer road trip, Ellipse Solutions has decided to take some trips as well! From June 9th – 13th our team will be traveling down to the magical city of Orlando, Florida for the upcoming GFOA conference, and then heading out into…
Read MoreThe Genesis of Dynamics 365 Asset Leasing
How do I classify this lease??? Is it a finance lease or an operating lease? What do I need to record on my books? The latest pronouncements have me so confused. I know what to do, I’m going to ask Dynamics 365 Asset Leasing to help me figure this one out. One lease, two lease,…
Read MoreUtilizing Audit Cases for Procurement Compliance in Dynamics 365
Many companies do not have the time or resources to spend on internal controls. With D365’s impressive functionality, every single transaction can be tracked from the time and date it was posted down to the user that posted it. Companies are given incredible insight that can be used to create efficiencies and strengthen their internal…
Read MoreThe Latest News in Microsoft Dynamics Service Update Availability
Delivering predictable Dynamics 365 service updates to their users is one of Microsoft’s main focuses. Over the last 5 years, Microsoft has decreased the updates pace from 12 to 8 to 7 to 4 releases per year. These updates are available both for “manual” self-deployment before or automatically applied by Microsoft. One of the key…
Read MoreSetting up PowerApps Canvas with Dynamics 365 Data
In a rapidly evolving world of how data is collected and processed, Microsoft has focused on a multitude of strategies to assist organizations to stay ahead of the curve. One such approach is the “Low code – No code” technology that empowers functionally oriented power users to build quality applications that can help rapidly adapt…
Read MoreDynamics 365 Cash Flow Forecasting: The Revolution in Finance Continues
Welcome to the future of finance, where cash flow forecasting meets sci-fi at the intersection of artificial intelligence. In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the ability to forecast cash flow has never been more crucial. AI revolutionizes cash flow forecasting by leveraging machine learning and predictive analytics to analyze vast datasets, identify patterns, and predict…
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