Publications featuring Microsoft Dynamics GP
As a member of the Academic Alliance you receive software and services directly from Microsoft that enable you to integrate software into your curriculum. Another way to bring technology into the classroom is by using publications that feature Microsoft Dynamics software as the system example.
Microsoft asked the authors and publishers for descriptions of these projects, each based on Microsoft Dynamics. For more information, review the following textbook descriptions.
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Managing Your Supply Chain using Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009
Authors: Scott Hamilton
Publisher: The Manufacturing Guild
Page count: 420 pages
Publishing Date: March 1, 2009
ISBN: ISBN-10: 0979255228 or ISBN-13: 978-097925522-9
Web site: Amazon.com
Managing Your Supply Chainaddresses the need for an overall understanding about using Microsoft Dynamics AX to manage manufacturing and distribution businesses. The targeted reader includes those individuals implementing or considering Dynamics AX as their ERP system as well as those providing sales and implementation services. Firms involved with a system selection process may be considering Dynamics AX as a candidate package, and this book can help reduce selection risks, evaluate system fit and needed customizations, and provide a vision of an integrated system. The book can help businesses involved in implementing and using Dynamics AX by accelerating the learning process, reducing implementation time and costs, and reducing user resistance to change. It suggests changes that can improve system usage and revitalize a wayward implementation. For firms providing sales and services related to Dynamics AX, this book can accelerate the employee learning process for providing knowledgeable customer service in sales, support, and professional assistance.
ERP en Business Management
Authors: J.P.M. van der Hoeven
Publisher: Noordhoff Uitgevers, Groningen, The Netherlands,
Page count: Dutch language, 180 pages
Publishing Date: July 1, 2008
ISBN: 978-90-01-71613-4
Web site: NoordhoffUitgevers
The chapters in the book include:
1. | Getting acquainted with business functions, business processes, ERP, and business management |
2. | ERP in a historical context (MRP, MRP II, ERP, ERP II) |
3. | Microsoft Dynamics NAV |
4. | Marketing and sales process: the O2C cycle |
5. | Supply chain management, purchasing process, and warehouse process: the P2P cycle |
6. | Supply chain management and production process |
7. | Financial management and controlling process |
8. | Human resource management |
9. | Implementation and change management |
ERP and Business Management is written to serve as a conceptual book and introduction on the subjects of ERP, business management, and integrated information systems. It starts at a zero-based level of knowledge. The book is not meant as a 'button learning course,' but focuses on the underlying concepts and is well-suited for students in higher education (such as universities of applied science). Also, managers who want to understand the meaning of ERP for their business processes can read this book to get a better understanding of what ERP is doing (or can do) for their business.
The book is written with case studies in small and midsize companies, and Microsoft Dynamics NAV is the ERP system that is used as the example for these companies. You can use the book without having Dynamics NAV at hand, but you can better understand the concepts if you practice Dynamics NAV through training materials (which are not included in this book).
For lecturers, there is a Web site available with Microsoft PowerPoint sheets and short answers on the exercises. Each chapter has the same clear structure and contains a word list and 6–12 exercises.
Computer Accounting with Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0, 2e
Authors: Carol Yacht, Susan V. Crosson, Joann Segovia
Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Irwin
Page count: 700 pages
Available: Published, 9/1/08
ISBN: 0078110793
Formerly titled: Computer Accounting with Microsoft Business Solutions - Great Plains 8.0
Web site: McGraw Hill/Irwin
Computer Accounting with Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0, Second Edition, teaches how to use Dynamics GP software. For more than 20 years, large and mid-sized businesses including sports teams, chain stores, franchise operations, law firms, medical clinics, manufacturers, and accounting firms have used Dynamics GP. The textbook includes the software, Dynamics GP 10.0-Education, and a Student Data DVD with five company datasets. Each chapter includes business process work flow; transaction analysis, reports, and financial statements; system documentation; database queries; Sarbanes Oxley topics; internal control activities; and SmartList searches. The goal of the second edition is to combine accounting information system content with hands-on use of Dynamics GP software.
SmartList searches reinforce chapter work and contain data that easily exports to Excel or Word. Internal Control Activities include Dynamics GP’s security features, audit trails, and role-based accounting. The textbook emphasizes internal controls through the use of two types of exercises–transaction controls and system controls. The Sarbanes-Oxley compliance section (SOX boxes) reviews how Dynamics GP meets SOX standards and regulations.
Computer Accounting with Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0, Second Edition, is designed to serve as either a turnkey standalone Computer Accounting text, or can be packaged as a supplement with core texts in Accounting Information Systems, Financial and Managerial Accounting, and Intermediate Accounting.
Table of Contents
Part 1: Exploring Dynamics GP
| • | Chapter 1: Introduction to Fabrikam, Inc. |
| • | Chapter 2: Payables Management |
| • | Chapter 3: Vendors Management |
| • | Chapter 4: HR & Payroll |
| • | Chapter 5: Inventory Control |
| • | Chapter 6: General Ledger and Financial Statements |
Part 2: Dynamics GP for Service Businesses
| • | Chapter 7: Maintaining Accounting Records for a Service Businesses |
| • | Chapter 8: Completing Quarterly Activities & Closing Fiscal Year |
| • | Project 1: Valley Medical Center, Inc. |
| • | Project 2: Student-Designed Service Business |
Part 3: Dynamics GP for Merchandising Businesses
| • | Chapter 9: Vendor and Inventory Items |
| • | Chapter 10: Acquisition and Payments |
| • | Chapter 11: Sales and Collections |
| • | Chapter 12: Routines, Inquiries, Financial Reports, and Letter Writing Assistant |
| • | Project 3: Montana Sports |
| • | Project 4: Student-Designed Merchandising Business |
| • | Project 5: Student-Designed Project |
Computer Accounting Essentials with Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0, 2e
Authors: Carol Yacht, Susan V. Crosson, Joann Segovia
Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Irwin
Page count: 275 pages
Available: Published, 9/1/08
ISBN: 0078110807
Formerly titled: Computer Accounting Essentials with Microsoft Business Solutions - Great Plains GP 8.0
Web site: McGraw-Hill/Irwin
Computer Accounting Essentials with Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0, Second Edition, is designed to supplement the following courses: Computer Accounting, Financial and Managerial Accounting, Intermediate Accounting, and Accounting Information Systems. The second edition combines business process content with hands-on use of Dynamics GP teaching key software features using a service-based startup corporation.
Computer Accounting Essentials with Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0, Second Edition, includes:
| • | Each textbook includes the software, Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0, and a Student Data DVD. |
| • | Textbook exercises and projects support student mastery of accounting workflows and internal controls. |
| • | Students explore the sample company, Fabrikam, Inc., and set up a company from scratch. |
| • | Chapters include objectives, detailed directions with numerous screen illustrations, internal control activities, SmartLists, SOX Boxes, review questions, and four end-of-chapter exercises. |
Table of Contents
| • | Chapter 1: Introduction to Fabrikam, Inc. |
| • | 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: Acquisitions and Payments |
| • | Chapter 6: Sales and Collections |
| • | Chapter 7: End of Quarter Activities |
Basiswissen ERP-Systeme
Authors: Martin Hesseler, Marus Görtz
Publisher: W3L-Verlag, Herdecke, Witten
Page count: 406 pages
Available: since 2007
ISBN: 978-3-937137-38-4
Language: German
Web site: W3L
Basiswissen ERP-Systeme describes fundamental knowledge in the area of enterprise resource planning systems. The scope rises from the definition, classification, and evolution of ERP-systems, over the ERP-market up to the maintenance tasks. A general process model for the selection of an ERP-System is described as well as for the implementation. The necessary customizing activities will be presented together with further possibilities to adjust a system to individual customer needs. The practical use of an ERP-system within the different department of a company are described based on Microsoft Dynamics NAV. The related e-learning course contains several short videos, which demonstrate, who certain processes can be supported by the system.
Introduction to Microsoft Dynamics 10.0: Focus on Internal Controls
Authors: Terri Brunsdon, Marshall Romney, Paul Steinbart
Publisher: Pearson Prentice Hall
Page count: 603 pages
Available: December 2008
ISBN: 0136098045
Formerly titled: Introduction to Microsoft Great Plains 8.0: Focus on Internal Controls
Web site: Pearson Prentice Hall
Introduction to Microsoft Dynamics 10.0: Focus on Internal Controls lab manual is intended for students taking an upper division course in Accounting Information Systems and can be used in a stand-alone course or as a supplemental to an accounting information systems text. The integrated approach provides two levels. Level One instructs student on basic Great Plains transaction entry and reporting. Level Two skills are geared for AIS courses where the focus revolves more on internal control concepts. The focal point of this level is to teach students to apply internal control concepts within a general ledger environment. An education version of the software is included with the materials as well as databases customized for learning the internal controls illustrated in the text. A unique feature of the education version is that students using the software in a computer lab setting can unload their data after a work session, save their work to a portable medium, and then later load their data on to a different computer. This feature helps reduce the frequency of students sharing each other's work.
Major changes to the 2nd edition include:
| • | Microsoft Business Solutions-Great Plains has been renamed Microsoft Dynamics GP. There are changes in the menus and other aspects of the software, but there are no major changes that impact students learning. |
| • | This revision provides more step-by-step instructions and examples on entering transactions and producing reports. |
Computerized Accounting using Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0, 4th Edition
Authors: Alvin A. Arens and D. Dewey Ward
Publisher: Armond Dalton Publishers, Inc.
Page count: Instructor’s and Assignments book; 384 pages, Reference Book; 224 pages
Available: March 2008
ISBN: 978-0-912503-28-8
Formerly titled: Computerized Accounting Using Microsoft Business Solutions 8.0, 3rd Edition
Web site: Armond Dalton
The materials in Computerized Accounting Using Microsoft Business Solutions GP 10.0 are typically used in the first information systems course. But the materials are relevant for any course in which the instructor wants students to learn and understand accounting software used by mid-size businesses. Key characteristics of the 4th edition include:
| • | Each student receives the Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 software on a DVD. |
| • | All assignments include sufficient instructions, practice, and reference material to enable students to use accounting software with increased confidence. |
| • | Written to help students learn and feel comfortable using computerized accounting software. |
| • | Includes two books: Instructions & Assignments book developed by the authors to teach students how to use Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 software. These materials include all assignments and requirements. Reference book developed by the authors to assist students in completing all assignments.
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| • | The project uses five companies, from simple to complex, to provide different learning experiences. |
Contents
| • | Introduction and Software Installation. Students install the software on their computer and learn how to enter and exit Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 without assistance. |
| • | Familiarization. Students learn the primary features in Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 through a series of practice exercises with explanations.
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| • | Overview of Activities Using Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0. Students learn the various activities that can be done using Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 through a series of practice exercises and problems.
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| • | Practice. Students process twenty-two types of transactions and other activities such as maintenance using the Reference book as guidance.
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| • | Record transactions and adjustments, and perform month-end and year-end closing procedures. Students process typical business transactions and perform other activities for a company with only the Reference book as guidance.
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| • | Internal controls. Students learn about internal controls through a series of exercises, using their knowledge about internal controls and experience gained using Computerized Accounting Using Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0. |
| • | New company set–up. Using information provided, students learn how to set up records for a new company using default information in the system and to modify that information.
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