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AccountMate 7 for SQL/Express: What's
New?
We continue to be
blown away
by the many enhancements in the newest version of AccountMate, but more
importantly, these over 200 new features and enhancements clearly demonstrate
AccountMate’s commitment to developing the product as the needs of businesses
change and grow. We've told you about some of these in our AccountMate
NewsLines, but here is a consolidated location for answering the question:
"What's New in AccountMate 7?"
Downloadable Documents
If you prefer a "laundry list" of new
features,
download the feature comparison
comparing the AccountMate 7 to AccountMate 6.5 by module.
You might
also enjoy the AccountMate 7
Features and Benefits document, listing the new features, by module, and
detailing the benefits of each enhancement.
If you
prefer a shorter list, read on for our snapshot of favorite enhancements in
AccountMate 7 for SQL/Express.
System Enhancements
Ability to attach files (images,
documents, etc.) to each transaction or maintenance record.
All fields support up to 4
decimal places.
Multi-level translation engine
(from the international version), meaning that you can put the field names
in your own language, be it French, Spanish or even industry-specific
terminology.
Schedule transfer to GL for each
module as well as period-end closing, complete with error reporting.
Instead of having to wait for everyone to be out of the system, these
processes can be scheduled to run off-hours.
The ability to copy and paste
between Excel and AccountMate grids. You can create and edit GL batches and
move the entire batch – at once – into AccountMate for posting.
"Beefed Up" Security
Ability to generate Positive Pay
files to be sent to banks
isting the checks authorized to clear
your account to help protect against fraud.
Establish authorized
purchase accounts to protect against fraud and data entry errors.
Additional password complexity
settings for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
Password maintenance features,
including password expiration, disallowing the re-use of old passwords,
tracking of invalid logon attempts, forcing (and/or preventing) users from
changing their password upon login.
Revamped
Payroll Module
While the Payroll module has historically lagged in features, this new version
is as rich, flexible and feature-laden as the rest of the modules in
AccountMate. Entirely rewritten, this version also interfaces to both
SQL/Express 7 and an upcoming build of LAN 6.5. New features include:
Multi-tiered tracking and calculating of paid
leave accrual (vacation, sick, personal time).
Native
ability to create standard ACH files for direct deposit.
New check
layout to print detailed earnings, deductions, tax information, leave
accruals, piece work, and other information.
Pay
employees at multiple rates under multiple earning codes on a single check.
Native
option to print MICR code, signature, and your company logo on blank check
stock.
"Administrative" Improvements
New
numbering scheme for AccountMate versions and builds.
In addition to the product CD,
new builds and versions will be accompanied by a unique, personalized
License File Key CD, taking the place of the hardcopy License Key File
Request form.
New Upsell Management Module
This new module was developed to help your sales force effortlessly master the
art of upselling. It streamlines your ability to maintain a list of “upsell or
accessory items” for each inventory record. The Upsell Management Module will
allow a salesperson to quickly and effortlessly quote the correct accessory
items, pricing and current availability with the click of a button.
By
linking the accessory items by each inventory item, you can remove the need for
guess work, cross reference charts, and clumsy notebooks, letting your
salespeople focus on selling the best possible products.
The Upsell
module includes an additional item notes feature, useful for reference
information, special instructions, or even a call script to insist a salesperson
unfamiliar with nuances of a particular item.