MAS 90/ MAS 200

MAS 200 and MAS 90 Promotions

Existing Customers

Receive up to 15% Discount on Add-on Modules for MAS 90, MAS 200 or MAS 200 for SQL* – Receive a 10% discount with the purchase of any two MAS 90 or MAS 200 add-on modules. Or receive a 15% discount with the purchase of any three MAS 90 or MAS 200 add-on modules. 

$150 Rebate on ACT! – 5-Users*

Receive a $150 Rebate on a 5-user or more version of ACT!. Discount is based on SLP.

Receive 20% Off any FRx Add-on Component*

Gold Plan Members get a 15% Discount on Add-on Modules and Additional Users for MAS 90 or MAS 200*

Discounts on Gold and Silver Plan Upgrades *

10% Discount on Silver plans when a customer upgrades from Basic Plan to Silver Plan. 20% Discount on Gold Plan when a customer upgrades from a Basic Plan to a Gold Plan. 

$1000 Silver Support Plan Tailored for Smaller Maintenance Needs* – For customers who are currently not on a Sage Software Phone Support Plan, and pay less than $1000 for their annual maintenance plan, Sage Software is offering Silver Phone Support for only $1000, a $500 savings off the regular price.

For more information, contact Stephanie Smith at 619-683-9900 or StephanieS@dsdinc.com. 

* Some restrictions may apply, please contact Stephanie Smith for promotion details and expiration dates.

Upcoming MAS 90 and MAS 200 Classes

All classes are held from 9am - 5pm, and cost $425 per person unless stated otherwise. Lunch is provided. They are held at the DSD Building in beautiful Mission Valley in San Diego.

To register by fax, download and print: http://www.dsdinc.com/forms/registration.pdf 

To register, call Sandy McCauley at 619-683-9900 or e-mail SandyM@dsdinc.com 

MAS 90 / MAS 200 Tip: Bank Transfers

by Angela Davis

Performing a bank transfer is a two-step process and involves using a clearing account. In the first step, deposit the money into the receiving bank. In the second step, remove the amount from the sending bank.

First: Deposit the Money into the Receiving Bank

1. Enter a deposit in Accounts Receivable, Cash Receipts Entry.
2. In the Cash Receipts Deposit window, enter the Bank Code, Deposit Date, Deposit Number, and Deposit Amount fields.
3. In the Cash Receipts Entry window, at the Customer No. field, enter a default "cash" customer in which to post the transfer.
4. At the Check No field, enter a check number for the deposit transfer. (reference number)
5. On the Header tab, at the Amount Received field, enter the amount of the deposit transfer.
6. On the Lines tab, at the G/L Account field, enter the clearing account established in the general ledger. The amount posted defaults to the amount of the transfer. Accept the entry.
7. Print and update the Cash Receipts Journal and Daily Transaction Register. The transfer will debit the bank account and credit the clearing account.

Second: Remove the Deposit from the Sending Bank 

1. Enter a negative deposit in Accounts Receivable, Cash Receipts Entry.
2. In the Cash Receipts Deposit window, enter the Bank Code, Deposit Date, and Deposit Number. At the Deposit Amount field, enter the amount as a negative number, then click OK.
3. In the Cash Receipts Entry window, at the Customer No. field, enter a default “cash” customer in which to post the cash receipt.
4. At the Check No field, enter a check number (reference number).
5. On the Header tab, at the Amount Received field, enter the amount of the transfer as a negative value.
6. On the Lines tab, at the G/L Account field, enter the clearing account established in the general ledger. The amount posted should default as the negative value.
7. Print and update the Cash Receipts Journal and Daily Transaction Register. The transfer will debit the clearing account and credit the bank account.

MAS 90 / MAS 200 Tip – Sales Tax Calculation
Effective Jan 1, 2002, California Sales and Use Tax increased from 7% to 7.25%. The new tax rate required a change to the California Sales Tax Code.

by Ken Phillips

The Sales Tax Code tax rate is changed in the Library Master/Common/Sales Tax Code Maintenance. The California Sales Tax should be the only record required to be modified, assuming the County tax schedules are setup to include a California tax code, and separate County tax code. Be sure to print out a new copy of your Tax Codes and Tax Schedules to be sure the tables are correct prior to processing any new orders invoices or receipts after January 1, 2002.

In order to change the tax rate on existing Sales Orders, Purchase Orders and Repetitive Invoices, use the A/P and A/R Sales Tax Calculation Utility program found on the A/P and A/R Setup Menu, under A/P Utilities and A/R utilities.

Sales Tax Calculation Utility

Accounts Receivable

For Accounts Receivable use the Sales Tax Calculation Utility from the Accounts Receivable Utilities menu to recalculate sales tax for repetitive invoices, Accounts Receivable invoices, sales orders, and/or Sales Order invoices, based on the current tax information in the Common Tax files.

DSD recommends updating any A/R or S/O invoices (using the old tax rate), update the Sales Tax Code (found on the Library Master/Common menu), and then run the Sales Tax Calculation Utility to update any remaining Repetitive Invoices and open Sales Order. After the Sales Tax Code has been modified, any new invoices will use the new tax rate. To change the tax rate on repetitive invoices check the following boxes:

• Select the Repetitive Invoices check box to recalculate sales tax for repetitive invoices based on the current tax information in the Common Tax files. Clear the check box if you do not want to recalculate sales tax for repetitive invoices.
• Select the Sales Orders check box to recalculate sales tax for sales orders, based on the current tax information in the Common Tax files. Clear the check box if you do not want to recalculate sales tax for sales orders.

If you have invoices in process in A/R or S/O Invoice Data Entry, then the tax rate on the invoices must be changed as follows:

• Select the A/R Invoices check box to recalculate sales tax for Accounts Receivable invoices based on the current tax information in the Common Tax files. Clear the check box if you do not want to recalculate sales tax for Accounts Receivable invoices.
• Select the S/O Invoices check box to recalculate sales tax for Sales Order invoices, based on the current tax information in the Common Tax files. Clear the check box if you do not want to recalculate sales tax for Sales Order invoices.

Accounts Payable

For Accounts Payable use the Sales Tax Calculation Utility option (found in the Accounts Payable Utilities window) to recalculate sales tax for repetitive invoices, invoices, manual checks, and/or purchase orders, receipts, and returns, based on the current tax information in the Common Tax files and the assigned tax schedule. 

Note: This option is available only if the Sales Tax Reporting check box is selected in Accounts Payable Options.

DSD recommends updating any A/P invoices or manual checks, or P/O Receipts or Returns in data entry prior to using this utility, so that only the A/P Repetitive Invoices and Purchase Orders need to have the tax rate modified.

Select the Repetitive Invoices check box to recalculate sales tax for repetitive invoices, based on the current tax information in the Common Tax files. Clear the check box if you do not want to recalculate sales tax for repetitive invoices. This option is available only if the Sales Tax Calculation in A/P Data Entry check box is selected in Accounts Payable Options.

Select the P/O Orders check box to recalculate sales tax for purchase orders, based on the current tax information in the Common Tax files. Clear the check box if you do not want to recalculate sales tax for purchase orders. This option is available only if the Purchase Order module is integrated with Accounts Payable.

If data entry batches have not been updated, then select the A/P Invoices, A/P Manual Checks, P/O Receipts and P/O Returns check boxes to recalculate sales tax for Accounts Payable invoices, manual checks, receipts or returns based on the current tax information in the Common Tax files. Clear the check box if you do not want to recalculate sales tax for Accounts Payable invoices. This option is available only if the Sales Tax Calculation in A/P Data Entry check box is selected in Accounts Payable Options.

Using Form DE-4 to adjust California State Income Tax Withholding

by Jim Woodhead

As this year's tax season comes to a close, we thought it appropriate to offer a helpful tip to better prepare you and your clients for next year.

Employees must complete a Form W-4 for Federal tax withholding purposes. Unfortunately, employers typically use the information provided on the federal Form W-4 to calculate California state personal income tax withholding as well. This can result in under withholding and significant year-end tax bills.

Rather than face this unwelcome scenario, employees may elect to provide more accurate information by completing a California state Form DE-4. The DE-4 acts as the "Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate", which establishes separate and more accurate with holding for personal state income taxes.

The form is available for download at:

http://www.dsdinc.com/forms/de4.pdf 

MAS 500

MAS 500 Promotions

Family Upgrade Program

Receive 20% Off SLP or 0% Financing on MAS 500 Migrations*

Customers using a variety of Sage Software products can upgrade to MAS 500. Receive a 20% discount off the MAS 500 list price, or receive 0% financing on product purchases through the American Express Business Finance Program.

Existing Customers

Save up to 15% on SLP with Purchase of MAS 500 Add-on Modules*

Receive a 10% discount with the purchase of any two MAS 500 add-on modules. Or receive a 15% discount with the purchase of any three MAS 500 add-on modules.

Receive 20% Off any FRx Add-on Component*

For more information, contact April Holman at 619-683-9900 or AprilH@dsdinc.com.  

*Some restrictions may apply, please contact April Holman for promotion details and expiration dates.

MAS 500 Web Events

All you need is an Internet connection and a telephone to learn about the latest solutions, technologies and services available from Best. Simply select the event you want to attend and register. Feel free to call us here with any questions or for more detailed information.

For more information, contact April Holman at 619-683-9900 or AprilH@dsdinc.com. 

MAS 500 Overview

4/17/2003 8:30 AM PST 
5/8/2003 8:30 AM PST 
5/29/2003 8:30 AM PST

MAS 500 is a highly reliable, robust and integrated series of applications covering all areas of enterprise e-business, including accounting, budgeting, distribution, human resources, payroll, enterprise reporting and electronic commerce. Natively created on Microsoft compatible tools, technology and architecture, MAS 500 is flexible, scalable and full-featured to deliver a total e-business management solution.

MAS 500 Distribution

5/1/2003 8:30 AM PST 
5/22/2003 8:30 AM PST 
6/19/2003 8:30 AM PST

In today’s distribution environment, many factors can jeopardize your profitability. Learn how to maximize your inventory performance by stocking the right quantities of the rights items, at the right time, and at the right price. See why a distribution industry expert calls the MAS 500 distribution solution “the most powerful set of software tools available for helping a distributor maximize both productivity and profitability.” 

MAS 500 Manufacturing

5/1/2003 10:00 AM PST 
5/22/2003 10:00 AM PST

This presentation provides an overview of MAS 500’s advanced manufacturing system. The presentation will cover system-wide features such as user interface, navigation, and system help as well as basic and advanced manufacturing features. This presentation is highly recommended for prospective customers, newly certified manufacturing software resellers, consultants, and others who want a general understanding of the manufacturing system.

MAS 500 Project Accounting

4/17/2003 10:00 AM PST 
5/8/2003 10:00 AM PST 
5/29/2003 10:00 AM PST 

MAS 500 Project Accounting, Sage Software's integrated PSA solution, enable managers to monitor costs, track employee time and expenses, analyze and forecast project data and import projects from Microsoft Project.

MAS 500 e-Business

4/24/2003 10:00 AM PST 
5/15/2003 10:00 AM PST 

Leverage the Internet to reduce costs, improve customer satisfaction, eliminate barriers to productivity, and allow remote users to access critical business information. Easily integrate your existing e-business web site with our distribution solution, or utilize our out-of-the-box web storefront. The MAS 500 e-Business solution leverages the Internet to reduce costs, improve customer satisfaction, eliminate barriers to productivity, and allow remote users to access critical business information.

MAS 500 Customization

4/24/2003 8:30 AM PST 
5/15/2003 8:30 AM PST 

The MAS 500 powerful Customizer adds productivity and greater control to your processes through customized information. You don’t need extensive programming knowledge to put MAS 500 Customizer to work for you, by modifying screens, forms and application interfaces to fit your business needs. The powerful Customizer adds productivity and greater control to your processes through customized information.

Enhancements

Product of the Month

Multi-Company Enhancements APMU & GLMU - 15% off of new sales. 

APMU has been designed to allow a managing company's Accounts Payable Department to process A/P transactions for an unlimited number of "subsidiary" companies.

http://www.dsdinc.com/enh/pages/apmu.html 

The GLMU enhancement has been designed to allow a managing company to process G/L transactions for an unlimited number of "subsidiary" companies.

http://www.dsdinc.com/enh/pages/glmu.html

For more information, contact Lisa Buchner at 619-683-9900 or LisaB@dsdinc.com. 

Community

1.6 Million Dollars!

There are more than a million reasons to be proud of the performance of San Diegans in the fight against multiple sclerosis. More than 1.6 million, in fact. The tally is in: This year's MS Walk raised $1.6 million for the Multiple Sclerosis Society, $40,000 more than last year.


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DSD's own team joined the more than 8,700 community members who walked or jogged in this year's MS walk and earned an impressive $2000 in donations for their efforts. The funds raised will go to the MS Society, which helps more than 5,000 local residents who have the disease and helps fund research to find a cure.