Preparation Guide for Exam #MB3-409

Microsoft Dynamics GP 9.0 Financials

Updated: October 22, 2007

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Exam topics covered

The following list includes the topic areas covered on this exam. The percentage indicates the portion of the exam that addresses a particular skill.

Foundation/System Manager (20 percent)
Navigation Pane, Tool and Menu Bar Options, User Preferences
Systemwide Features, Basic Installation Information
System and Company Setups
Posting Setup, Posting Journals, Posting Transactions and Batches
SmartList, Advanced Lookups, Custom Links, and Named Printers
Customizing Microsoft Dynamics GP Features and Reports
Module Integration
Shipping Methods, Tax Schedules, and Tax Details

General Ledger (20 percent)
Basic Setups for General Ledger
Setting Up the Chart of Accounts
Fixed and Variable Allocation Accounts
Budgeting and Quick Journals
Entering and Posting Transactions/Batches
Financial Statements, Reports, and Inquiries
History and the Reconcile Function
Period- and Year-End Procedures and Processes
Intercompany Transactions
Multidimensional Analysis and Organizational Structures

Payables Management (20 percent)
Basic Setups for Payables Management
Setting Up Vendors and Vendor Classes
Entering and Posting Transactions/Batches
Transaction Types and Documents
Voids, Holds, and Applying Transactions
Manual and Computer Check Processing
Reports and Inquiries
Period- and Year-End Procedures and Processes
Intercompany Transactions

Receivables Management (20 percent)
Basic Setups for Receivables Management
Setting Up Sales Territories and Salespeople
Setting Up Customers and Customer Classes
Entering and Posting Transactions/Batches
Voids, Waiving Finance Charges, and NSF Checks
Applying and Editing Receivables Transactions
Reports and Inquiries
Period- and Year-End Procedures and Processes
National Accounts

Bank Reconciliation (10 percent)
Basic Setups for Bank Reconciliation
Setting Up Checkbooks
Entering and Posting Transactions
Entering and Posting Deposits
Voiding Transactions
Integration with Other Modules
Reconciliation Process
Reports and Inquiries

Fixed Assets (10 percent)
Basic Setups for Fixed Assets
Setting Up Books, Classes, Book Classes, and Assets
Adding Assets Through Payables and Purchase Order Processing
Depreciation-Sensitive Fields and Recalculation Options
Mass Changes, Transfers, and Retirements
Projections and Select Assets Groups
Reports and Inquiries
Depreciating Assets and Posting to General Ledger

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Audience profile

Individuals who want to obtain a certification on Microsoft Dynamics GP 9.0 Financials should take this exam.

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Credit toward certification

When you pass this exam, you earn credit toward the following certifications:


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Preparation tools and resources

In addition to your hands-on experience working with the product, we highly recommend that you use the following tools and training to help you prepare for this exam.

E-Learning courses for this exam


Training materials for this exam

Training materials for Microsoft Dynamics can be ordered through your local partner.

Course 8506: Foundation I in Microsoft Dynamics GP 9.0

Course 8507: General Ledger I in Microsoft Dynamics GP 9.0

Course 8508: Receivables Management I in Microsoft Dynamics GP 9.0

Course 8509: Payables Management I in Microsoft Dynamics GP 9.0

Course 8510: Bank Reconciliation I in Microsoft Dynamics GP 9.0

Course 8511: Fixed Assets I in Microsoft Dynamics GP 9.0

Classroom training for this exam


Supplemental learning resources

System Manager, General Ledger, Payables Management, Receivables Management, Fixed Asset Management, and Bank Reconciliation printable manuals and tutorials found in online Help within the Microsoft Dynamics GP 9.0 product

Additional skills recommended

General working knowledge of the Microsoft Windows operating system

Basic accounting knowledge

Microsoft online resources

MSDN: The Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) is a reference for developers that features code samples, technical articles, newsgroups, chats, and more.

Training and certification newsgroups: There is a newsgroup for every Microsoft certification. By participating in the ongoing dialogue, you take advantage of a unique opportunity to exchange ideas with and ask questions of others, including more than 750 Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) worldwide.

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Skills being measured

This certification exam measures your ability to do the following:

Understand and articulate how to effectively set up and use the financial modules in Microsoft Dynamics GP 9.0.

Employ the terms used in the application to adequately convey solutions to other users.

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Exam specifics

Time requirements and questions

90 minutes to complete the exam

100 questions, with a passing rate of 80 percent

Multiple choice and multiple answer questions

Registration

Register for Exam #MB3-409, Microsoft Dynamics GP 9.0 Financials.

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Note This preparation guide is subject to change at any time without prior notice and at the sole discretion of Microsoft. Microsoft exams might include adaptive testing technology and simulation items. Microsoft does not identify the format in which exams are presented. Please use this preparation guide to prepare for the exam, regardless of its format. Please contact MBS-Cert@microsoft.com with any certification or training-related questions.



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