The Microsoft Dynamics GP Year-End Struggle

For many accounting teams running Microsoft Dynamics GP, the year-end process really drags down the team. So how can we manage and avoid these year-end struggles next time we have to close the books?

Create a Year-End Team Committee and schedule a POST-year-end virtual or in-person lunch and learn meeting.  A lot of GP users don’t realize you can reference Microsoft’s Dynamics GP documentation online now.  Start by reviewing the following links together and then start planning for next year-end!

• Microsoft Dynamics GP documentation for year-end updates
  • Welcome to Dynamics GP – Dynamics GP | Microsoft Docs
• Microsoft’s documentation for year-end closing procedures
  • Year-end closing procedures for GL – Dynamics GP | Microsoft Docs
• Microsoft Dynamics GP Payroll year-end closing procedures if applicable:
  • Year-end closing procedures – Dynamics GP | Microsoft Docs
• Review current year-end processes and timeline
• Discuss lessons learned and brainstorm on creating further efficiencies
  • Create a Lessons Learned log for your team’s future reference
• Update your overall GP closing checklist and timeline
  • Create or update a Year-End Procedure book
  • Review it with your extended team, and ask for their input
  • Make a Year-End folder so your team can access it easily

Close your Post-Year-End committee meeting by confirming if there are outstanding Tasks for any immediate follow-ups:

Tasks for Follow Up

Lastly, schedule your next Year-End Team committee meeting to start back up for the beginning of Q3

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