Category: Finance & Performance Management

Custom Financial Reports for NetSuite OneWorld: Trial Balance by Subsidiary

Learn More About Custom Financial Reports for NetSuite OneWorld: Trial Balance by Subsidiary

Clients frequently request the ability to see a Trial Balance Report in NetSuite OneWorld at a consolidated level showing their subsidiary hierarchy by column. Since the Trial Balance currently doesn’t allow a column context, we recommend creating a custom financial report by following the steps below. (Note: the menu paths in this article follow the Classic…
Project Accounting Different Levels, Different Needs

Learn More About Project Accounting Different Levels, Different Needs

Introduction Project accounting is an overly broad term. The most general definition would be tracking financial transactions by project including costs, billings, and revenue. In reality though, project accounting can be much more than that. What constitutes project accounting in a company is based on several factors including company type, the number of projects and…
Adobe Express Data

Learn More About Maximizing ROI on Your Data & Analytics Initiatives

The value of data and analytics is undeniable, but demonstrating a clear return on investment (ROI) can frequently be challenging. While focusing solely on quantitative results is tempting, the real benefits often extend far beyond the numbers. From improved decision-making to streamlined operations, data initiatives can transform organizations in ways that are hard to measure…
How to Work with Dimensions

Learn More About How to Work with Dimensions

Business Central makes it possible for you to analyze your data in numerous ways. One tool that provides flexibility and the ability to look at your data from different perspectives is Dimensions. Dimensions allow you to categorize entries in different ways so that they can be tracked and analyzed.  Dimensions Overview  Dimensions are a core…
Business Central Year End

Learn More About How to Close the Fiscal Year in Business Central

Closing the fiscal year is a task generally performed after your auditor has received your trial balance, and perhaps after they’ve returned adjustments. There’s no requirement that the fiscal year be closed at a specific time, but once it’s done, you can’t reopen it or adjust the accounting periods. Follow these steps to close the…
Adobestock Scaled

Learn More About Top 5 Ways Businesses Can Collect Payments Faster in 2024

The ability to collect payments faster is more significant than ever. The economic landscape is increasingly volatile, with fluctuations in market conditions and currency values. This unpredictability makes it crucial for businesses to maintain a steady cash flow to ensure stability and resilience. Secondly, the rapid pace of technological advancements has raised customer expectations. Consumers…
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Learn More About What is Project Accounting?

Project accounting is an overly broad term. Its most general definition is processing financial transactions by project including costs, billings, and revenue. In reality, project accounting can be much more than that. What constitutes project accounting in a company is based on several factors including company type, the number of projects and company size. Companies…
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Learn More About Financial Forecasting: Why Budgets May Not Be Enough

In our How to Build and Maintain an Effective Budget post, we discussed how to build a budget using your ERP’s budgeting functionality combined with Excel worksheet templates and ERP file import. Most companies today prepare some sort of financial budget. Budgets can be built at a very high level (Sales, cost of sales and…
Build a Budget Using Dynamics SL

Learn More About How to Build and Maintain an Effective Budget Using Dynamics SL

An accurate budget is the basis of effective business management. Today, most companies prepare a financial budget. Some build budgets at an extremely high level (e.g., sales, cost of sales and expenses), others build a detailed budget (e.g., sales detail by type, expenses by department, capital spending, projects). Companies may also budget the Balance Sheet…
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Learn More About How to Build and Maintain an Effective Budget

An accurate budget is the basis of effective financial and operational management. Today, most companies prepare a financial budget. Some build budgets at an extremely high level (e.g., sales, cost of sales and expenses), others build a detailed budget (e.g., sales detail by type, expenses by department, capital spending, projects). Companies may also budget the…