[U2] U2 accounting software question
We used to have a Pick general ledger software package called FMS that was sold by Price Waterhouse. At some point the software was purchased by a company named IDEAS. In 2004, they stopped supporting the Pick version and migrated us to a client-server package that uses MS SQL as the underlying database. IDEAS is now owned by a company that services the oil and gas industry (which is not the industry we're in) and future support of the software is less than certain, so we're exploring other options. Can anyone recommend a good GL system? It doesn't necessarily need to be Pick-based, but either UV or MS SQL as the database would be preferred. We currently export the UV GL data as a flat csv file at the end of the month and import it into IDEAS. Thanks, John ___ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users
Re: [U2] U2 accounting software question
We use MAS 90 for a portion of our business, but I'm not too familiar with it. Last I heard, the SQL server version wasn't ready for prime time yet. I'd definitely check on that if you decide to pursue MAS 90. And, yes, you need a good consultant. I don't believe Sage sells direct. From: John Thompson jthompson...@gmail.com To: U2 Users List u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org Date: 05/22/2012 03:59 PM Subject: Re: [U2] U2 accounting software question Sent by: u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org Our CFO likes Sage MAS 90. The trick is finding a decent consultant that knows what he's doing. I hear more recent versions run on top of MS SQL Server, although ours does not, and its quite a chunk of change to get the upgrade. U.S. BANCORP made the following annotations - Electronic Privacy Notice. This e-mail, and any attachments, contains information that is, or may be, covered by electronic communications privacy laws, and is also confidential and proprietary in nature. If you are not the intended recipient, please be advised that you are legally prohibited from retaining, using, copying, distributing, or otherwise disclosing this information in any manner. Instead, please reply to the sender that you have received this communication in error, and then immediately delete it. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. - ___ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users
Re: [U2] U2 accounting software question
[ad] We have a accounting package that uses Universe or Unidata as the database. We have replaced Quickbooks, Microsoft's SMB accounting package at various clients. We have even replaced PROMAN and other PICK accounting systems. Built-in is document management for storing purchase orders, vendor contracts, invoices and anything else you can think of. This is a 100% web based package that is flexible, easy to use and affordable. [/ad] Regards, Doug www.u2logic.com/applications.html ___ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users
Re: [U2] U2 accounting software question
If you only *used* to have a Pick general ledger, than why are you exporting UV GL data every night? That sounds like you still have a Pick general ledger -Original Message- From: John Hester jhes...@momtex.com To: U2 Users List u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org Sent: Tue, May 22, 2012 1:44 pm Subject: [U2] U2 accounting software question We used to have a Pick general ledger software package called FMS that as sold by Price Waterhouse. At some point the software was purchased y a company named IDEAS. In 2004, they stopped supporting the Pick ersion and migrated us to a client-server package that uses MS SQL as he underlying database. IDEAS is now owned by a company that services he oil and gas industry (which is not the industry we're in) and future upport of the software is less than certain, so we're exploring other ptions. Can anyone recommend a good GL system? It doesn't necessarily eed to be Pick-based, but either UV or MS SQL as the database would be referred. We currently export the UV GL data as a flat csv file at the nd of the month and import it into IDEAS. Thanks, ohn __ 2-Users mailing list 2-us...@listserver.u2ug.org ttp://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users ___ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users
Re: [U2] U2 accounting software question
Thanks, John and Bradley. The MAS 90 Wikipedia page says the software primarily targets the wholesale distribution industry, so it's definitely a good fit in that regard. The Sage site says that MAS 90 and MAS 200 have been consolidated into a product called Sage ERP 100, though. Looks like you can still get individual modules a-la-cart and the cloud offering also looks interesting. I'll check into it. Thanks, John -Original Message- From: u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org [mailto:u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org] On Behalf Of bradley.sch...@usbank.com Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 2:09 PM To: U2 Users List Subject: Re: [U2] U2 accounting software question We use MAS 90 for a portion of our business, but I'm not too familiar with it. Last I heard, the SQL server version wasn't ready for prime time yet. I'd definitely check on that if you decide to pursue MAS 90. And, yes, you need a good consultant. I don't believe Sage sells direct. From: John Thompson jthompson...@gmail.com To: U2 Users List u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org Date: 05/22/2012 03:59 PM Subject: Re: [U2] U2 accounting software question Sent by: u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org Our CFO likes Sage MAS 90. The trick is finding a decent consultant that knows what he's doing. I hear more recent versions run on top of MS SQL Server, although ours does not, and its quite a chunk of change to get the upgrade. U.S. BANCORP made the following annotations - Electronic Privacy Notice. This e-mail, and any attachments, contains information that is, or may be, covered by electronic communications privacy laws, and is also confidential and proprietary in nature. If you are not the intended recipient, please be advised that you are legally prohibited from retaining, using, copying, distributing, or otherwise disclosing this information in any manner. Instead, please reply to the sender that you have received this communication in error, and then immediately delete it. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. - ___ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users ___ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users
Re: [U2] U2 accounting software question
Correct. Technically we have 2 general ledgers, but the UV GL doesn't have much in the way of reporting. I guess someone made the decision at some point to add-on the FMS package instead of writing reports in-house, but that was before my time (prior to 1989). -John -Original Message- From: u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org [mailto:u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org] On Behalf Of Wjhonson Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 2:26 PM To: u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org Subject: Re: [U2] U2 accounting software question If you only *used* to have a Pick general ledger, than why are you exporting UV GL data every night? That sounds like you still have a Pick general ledger -Original Message- From: John Hester jhes...@momtex.com To: U2 Users List u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org Sent: Tue, May 22, 2012 1:44 pm Subject: [U2] U2 accounting software question We used to have a Pick general ledger software package called FMS that as sold by Price Waterhouse. At some point the software was purchased y a company named IDEAS. In 2004, they stopped supporting the Pick ersion and migrated us to a client-server package that uses MS SQL as he underlying database. IDEAS is now owned by a company that services he oil and gas industry (which is not the industry we're in) and future upport of the software is less than certain, so we're exploring other ptions. Can anyone recommend a good GL system? It doesn't necessarily eed to be Pick-based, but either UV or MS SQL as the database would be referred. We currently export the UV GL data as a flat csv file at the nd of the month and import it into IDEAS. Thanks, ohn __ 2-Users mailing list 2-us...@listserver.u2ug.org ttp://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users ___ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users ___ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users
Re: [U2] U2 accounting software question
Thanks, Doug. Are you able to sell only the GL portion without the AP and AR pieces? -Original Message- From: u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org [mailto:u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org] On Behalf Of Doug Averch Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 2:24 PM To: U2 Users List Subject: Re: [U2] U2 accounting software question [ad] We have a accounting package that uses Universe or Unidata as the database. We have replaced Quickbooks, Microsoft's SMB accounting package at various clients. We have even replaced PROMAN and other PICK accounting systems. Built-in is document management for storing purchase orders, vendor contracts, invoices and anything else you can think of. This is a 100% web based package that is flexible, easy to use and affordable. [/ad] Regards, Doug www.u2logic.com/applications.html ___ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users ___ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users
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[ad] www.afsi.com/financials.asp Runs on MS SQL and can import Journals from a tab-delimited text file. Contact me off-line if you need more info Mark ma...@afsi.com -Original Message- From: u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org [mailto:u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org] On Behalf Of John Hester Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 1:45 PM To: U2 Users List Subject: [U2] U2 accounting software question We used to have a Pick general ledger software package called FMS that was sold by Price Waterhouse. At some point the software was purchased by a company named IDEAS. In 2004, they stopped supporting the Pick version and migrated us to a client-server package that uses MS SQL as the underlying database. IDEAS is now owned by a company that services the oil and gas industry (which is not the industry we're in) and future support of the software is less than certain, so we're exploring other options. Can anyone recommend a good GL system? It doesn't necessarily need to be Pick-based, but either UV or MS SQL as the database would be preferred. We currently export the UV GL data as a flat csv file at the end of the month and import it into IDEAS. Thanks, John ___ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users ___ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users
Re: [U2] U2 accounting software question
If you're game and want to dip your toe in the cloud... http://www.saasu.com/ This is a complete and functional accounting system for an SMB, really just what we would have called a bureau system in the olden days. There is a free trial and the cost, if you go live with it, is very good. Stuart -Original Message- From: u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org [mailto:u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org] On Behalf Of John Hester Sent: Wednesday, 23 May 2012 06:45 To: U2 Users List Subject: [U2] U2 accounting software question We used to have a Pick general ledger software package called FMS that was sold by Price Waterhouse. At some point the software was purchased by a company named IDEAS. In 2004, they stopped supporting the Pick version and migrated us to a client-server package that uses MS SQL as the underlying database. IDEAS is now owned by a company that services the oil and gas industry (which is not the industry we're in) and future support of the software is less than certain, so we're exploring other options. Can anyone recommend a good GL system? It doesn't necessarily need to be Pick-based, but either UV or MS SQL as the database would be preferred. We currently export the UV GL data as a flat csv file at the end of the month and import it into IDEAS. Thanks, John ___ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users ___ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users
