Table Of ContentPart 1: Exploring Microsoft Business Solutions-Great Plains Chapter 1: Introduction Fabrikam, Inc. Chapter 2: Payables Management Chapter 3: Receivables Management Chapter 4: Payroll Chapter 5: Inventory Control Chapter 6: General Ledger and Financial Statements Part 2: Great Plains 8.0 for a Service Businesses Chapter 7: Maintaining Accounting Records for Service Businesses Chapter 8: Completing Quarterly Activities & Closing the Fiscal Year Project 1: Verde Medical Center, Inc. Project 2: Student-Designed Service Business Part 3: Great Plains 8.0 for Merchandising Businesses Chapter 9: Vendors and Inventory Items Chapter 10: Acquisition and Payments Chapter 11: Sales and Collections Chapter 12: Routines, Inquiries, and Financial Reports Project 3: Mountain Sports Project 4: Student-Designed Merchandising Business Part 4: Advanced Great Plains 8.0 Applications Chapter 13: Letter Writing Assistant Chapter 14: SmartList Project 5: Student-Designed Project Appendix A: Troubleshooting Installation Appendix B: Review of Accounting Principles Appendix C: Glossary
SynopsisAccounting technology pioneer Carol Yacht provides a thorough and accessible guide to installing, using and mastering Microsoft Business Solutions-Great Plains 8.0 software-the most widely used software for mid-sized companies. Great Plains 8.0 is used by chain stores, sports teams, franchise operations, manufacturers and accounting firms. Computer Accounting focuses on the financial accounting component of the software, leading students through the installation process and into setting up service and merchandising businesses. Yacht's accessible pedagogy helps students to develop a strong working knowledge of Great Plains 8.0. Students and instructors alike will agree that the realistic companies, step-by-step directions, and engaging exercises provide an excellent introduction to the market-leading software for mid-sized businesses.