Microsoft Dynamics GP - 2016 Year - End Blog Series

Are you ready for year end?  Well we sure are and what a year it will be!!

It's time to start thinking about Year-End again!  The Microsoft Dynamics GP Support Team will be publishing blog articles with year-end closing information to assist you with planning for a smooth year-end close.  These articles include general questions about year-end processes for that module, and any changes that may affect your Year-End processes for the 2016 year.  
Below is the schedule of upcoming blog posts that I know will be useful to you:

October 25 - General Ledger
October 26 - Analytical Accounting
October 27 - Fixed Assets
November 1 - Payables Management
November 2 - U.S. Payroll
November 3 - W-2 Tidbits to meet the January 31 deadline
November 8 - Electronic W-2 (EFW2) for a successful filing
November 9 - Affordable Care Act (ACA)
November 10 - Receivables Management
November 15 - Inventory
November 16 - Canadian Payroll

Note:  The blog article will be directly linked to the above schedule as the articles are published. Dates may be subject to change.

2016 Standard Year-End Close Slides

How can I be notified when the above blog posts are published?

Click HERE to get your CONNECT on!  You can utilize the CONNECT section on the Home Page in Microsoft Dynamics GP to get all the latest feeds and information as it is published.

When is the 2016 Year-End update expected to release?

The 2016 U.S. Payroll Year-End Update is currently targeted to release in mid/late November 2016.  
The 2016 Canadian Payroll Year-End Update is targeted to release in mid/late December 2016.

Where can I download the 2016 Year-End Update from?

You can bookmark and watch the pages below for the 2016 Year End Update to be released: 

U.S. Payroll:
Click HERE for U.S. Payroll Year End Update for Microsoft Dynamics GP 2016 (Includes GP 2016 R2!!)
Click HERE for U.S. Payroll Year End Update for Microsoft Dynamics GP 2015
Click HERE for U.S. Payroll Year End Update for Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013

Canadian Payroll:

Click HERE for the Canadian Payroll Year End Update for Microsoft Dynamics GP 2016
Click HERE for the Canadian Payroll Year End Update for Microsoft Dynamics GP 2015
Click HERE for the Canadian Payroll Year End Update for Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013

Note:  The Year-End Update will be an all-inclusive update and includes all prior service packs, hot fixes, etc.

Note:  There will not be a 2016 Year-End Update available for Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010.  Visit the Microsoft Support LifeCycle page for more information.

Where can I find documentation and other resources for Microsoft Dynamics GP in general?

• Have you heard about Microsoft Dynamics GP Directory?  The Microsoft Dynamics GP Directory is a one-stop shop for what you are looking for around Microsoft Dynamics GP.  It provides a consolidated view of relevant documentation, videos, solutions to known issues, new features, blog links, installation guides, Hot Topics, community sites, and much, much more....  Be sure to check it out!

• For any general questions, you can also utilize the Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner Community Forum to ask your peers for tips.

I hope the information above will help you to have a smooth and successful year end!

Terry Heley

Year-end Enthusiast

Microsoft