Synopses & Reviews
Dynamics-GP 10.0 Essentials is an accessible, step-by-step guide to installing, using and mastering Dynamics-GP softwarethe most widely used software for mid-sized companies. Dynamics-GP is used by chain stores, sports teams, franchise operations, manufacturers and accounting firms. Supportive pedagogy helps students develop a strong working knowledge of Dynamics-GP. This book focuses on the basic business processes and internal controls of the software and teaches students step-by-step how to set up and run a service corporation.
About the Author
Carol Yacht is an officer of the American Accounting Associations Two-Year College section and recipient of its Lifetime Achievement Award. She is a member of the Microsoft Dynamics Academic Alliance Advisory Council; served on NBEAs Computer Education Task Force; worked for IBM Corporation as an education instruction specialist; and is a frequent speaker at state, regional, and national conventions. Carol earned her MA degree from California State University, Los Angeles; BS degree from the University of New Mexico, and AS degree from Temple University.
Susan V. Crosson is Professor and Coordinator of Accounting at Santa Fe Community College in Gainesville, FL. She previously taught on the faculties of University of Florida, Washington University in St. Louis, University of Oklahoma, Johnson County Community College, and Kansas City Kansas Community College. Susan is known for her innovative application of pedagogical strategies online and in the classroom. She likes to speak and write on the effective use of technology throughout the accounting curriculum. Susan is co-author of several accounting textbooks including the Computer Accounting Essentials series.
Susan serves on the AICPAs Pre-certification Education Executive Committee and on the Accounting Careers and Members in Education committee for the Florida Institute of CPAs. She is active in the American Accounting Association and has served it as a Vice President of Sections and Regions, Chair of the Membership Committee, Council Member-at-large, and Chair of the Two-Year Accounting Section. Susan has received the Outstanding Educator Award and Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Accounting Association's Two Year College Section, the Florida Association of Community Colleges Professor of the Year Award for Instructional Excellence and University of Oklahoma's Halliburton Education Award for Excellence. Susan earned her Master of Science in Accounting from Texas Tech University and her undergraduate degree in accounting and economics from Southern Methodist University. She is a CPA.
Joann Segovia will join Winona State University as Associate Professor in January, 2009. She is currently Professor at Minnesota State University Moorhead. She previously taught on the faculties of University of North Dakota and University of Minnesota Duluth. Her research and publications in various journals reflect the use of technology in the classroom. She regularly presents innovative approaches to use technologies at various accounting and technology conferences as well as using Dynamics GP throughout the accounting curriculum. Her current behavioral research includes investigating companies responses to SOX reporting of material weaknesses. She received the Midwest American Accounting Association Best Paper Award and Creative Contribution to Accounting Education; the AIS Best Paper Award, and Minnesota State University Moorhead Academic Affairs Excellence Award in Research Activity.
Joann is active in the American Accounting Association and has served on the Midwest Steering Committee and Nominating Committee, as well as the Midwest Teaching and Curriculum Director. She also is on the Board of the Accounting Information Systems Educators and various university committees. She regularly reviews, moderates, or discusses papers within the information systems or teaching and curriculum sections for various conferences. Joann obtained her PhD from Texas Tech University, her MBA from Creighton University, and her BS degree in accounting from Wayne State College of Wayne, Nebraska. She is a CPA. She regularly prepares or reviews various instructional materials and writes CPA exam questions.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to Dynamics-GP 10.0
Chapter 2: New Company Setup for a Service Business
Chapter 3: Processing Cash Receipts and Payments
Chapter 4: Completing Quarterly Activities and Closing the Fiscal Year
Chapter 5: Acquisition and Payments
Chapter 6: Sales and Collections
Chapter 7: End of Quarter Activities and Smartlists
Project 1: Student-Designed Activities for April
Index