It’s the most wonderful time of year…of course we are talking about Community Summit – we are so ready to see all of you IN PERSON!

When you get there, first things first – come say hi! Visit us at booth 1607 near Concourse D and see what’s new since last year, or even from 2 years ago.

We know that you’re ready to soak up all that knowledge, so below we’ve put together some of our favorite Dynamics GP sessions to recommend for you. Browse the list and hopefully you’ll add a few to your personal agenda for the week!

Tuesday, October 12

It’s Day 1, you’ve got your coffee and your game face on. Let’s get our learning and networking started!

  • 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM CDT
    Dynamics GP Payroll: Tips for a smooth year end

    Audra Beers will help you build confidence in your year end process by showing you how to verify payroll account type totals to amount posted on the account. You’ll also walk through the process to prove accuracy of payroll 941 tax information. Learn how you can do these things and more on a quarterly basis to prevent stress at year end.

  • 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM CDT
    Should You Do The GP Stay, or The BC Play? What’s Involved in Migrating from GP to Business Central

    There are many benefits to upgrading to Business Central from GP, but is it right for you, your users, or your business? Chris Young will go over pros/cons, risks, costs, requirements, what to expect and more. Also get some best practices to ensure a successful migration.

  • 2:00 PM – 2:50 PM CDT
    Let’s Play GP Jeopardy

    Have fun and LEARN at the same time with Jo deRuiter during this gamified session focused on Dynamics GP, questions ranging from beginner to advanced.

  • 3:00 PM – 3:50 PM CDT
    Dynamics GP: Cool things that you own and never knew…

    Users at all levels will learn tips and tricks to become more efficient in GP. Deb Sletmoen will cover deferred revenue and expense, fixed assets, HR placeholders, intercompany tidbits and more.

  • 3:00 PM – 3:50 PM CDT
    What’s New in Dynamics GP HR & Payroll that you are missing out on?

    Terry Heley from Microsoft will run through the latest and greatest in HR and payroll within Dynamics GP. You may even spot an Integrity Data employee in this session!

Dynamics GP sessions at Community Summit 2021

Wednesday, October 13

Wow, we are getting back into the swing of this in person stuff! Day 2 is jam-packed of sessions, so a little extra coffee and let’s get to it!

Thursday, October 14

Whew, ok…may have partied a little too hard last night, but it was so worth it to see all our Dynamics GP friends right? Let’s finish strong, an extra shot of espresso, here we go!

  • 9:00 AM – 9:50 AM CDT
    Dynamics GP Year End Essentials

    In this session Carol Kossoris will discuss best practices for your year end close, module by module, plus useful reports. Eight modules will be covered in all. Walk away with a checklist (and confidence) for your fiscal and calendar year end.

  • 9:00 AM – 9:50 AM CDT
    Time out for Time Off: Dynamics GP Payroll PTO Manager

    GP Payroll users are more challenged than ever to handle complicated PTO setups. Some states are mandating sick time accruals, your organization wants to make some changes to your offerings, and don’t forget the COVID-19 mandates! Donna Vizaro will show you how PTO Manager can handle accrual schedules, assigning vacation and sick time to employee records, and establishing starting balances for go-live.

  • 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM CDT
    Dynamics GP HR/Payroll: Other Very Useful Functions and Features

    If you want to learn about some time-saving features of GP HR and payroll, this session is for you! There may even be an Integrity Data rep sighting. Join Carol Kossoris as she covers a variety of topics like: on-boarding, termination, payroll posting, tax table overrides, negative transactions, and so much more!

  • 10:45 AM – 11:10 AM CDT
    Dynamics GP Can Do That! Tips, Tricks, and Under-Utilized Features

    Dynamics GP may be more robust than you realize! Join John Davis as he dives into hidden features that many are not aware of that can simplify your job and provide better insights into your data. Speed up your data entry, update multiple nonconsecutive master records at the same time, and more time-saving tips!

  • 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM CDT
    Dynamics GP: Versions, Upgrades and Paths

    Marie Rogers will take you through all things GP upgrade-related in this session. Learn about the types of upgrades, the process, supported versions, and more to weigh the pros and cons of upgrading your Dynamics GP environment.

  • 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM CDT
    Payroll, Oh the Places We Will Go

    Users of all levels will pick up some tips and tricks in this session about all things payroll from Deb Sletmoen. Decode the secrets to GP payroll like manual checks, payroll imports, and more.

  • 2:10 PM – 3:00 PM CDT
    GP Life Hacks: Save Time, Money, and Sanity with these Tips and Tricks for GP

    The always popular session is back with Shawn Dorward! Join this fun session to get over 40 tips and tricks for using GP more efficiently and effectively. Pick up shortcuts and best practices, watch in-person demonstrations, and get a slide deck at the end with instructions on all of it!

Always Here to Help

Did you pick up on the trend happening with many GP sessions? Yep, Business Central. It’s a popular discuss across the channel. If you are planning to stay on GP, awesome! Let us know how we can continue to support you with your payroll and HR needs. But if you are even just thinking about Business Central, we will be there to answer any of your payroll and HR questions. Contact us today.

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