Module 1: Overview

The purpose of this chapter is to introduce the Cash Manager module of Microsoft Dynamics( SL product and training course. This chapter introduces the windows and processes that are used to complete the accounting cycle in Cash Manager.

Lessons

• Course Description
• Module Overview
• Cash Manager Process Flow
• Other Features

After completing this chapter, students will be able to:

Module 2: Active Overview

This chapter examines the core processes used in the General Ledger module. The chapter introduces each step in the accounting cycle, briefly discusses its purpose, and primary features, and focuses on its function in the accounting cycle. It is not intended to provide a detailed primer on each of these topics.

Lessons

• Establishing a Cash Account
• Cash Transactions
• View Cash Account Balances
• Bank Reconciliation

After completing this chapter, students will be able to:

Module 3: Cash Account Maintenance

This chapter examines the setup of cash manager accounts. The purpose of this chapter is to describe the information required for accounts and discuss the criteria for tracking a cash account in the Cash Manager module. The importance of establishing a correct beginning balance for an account is discussed.

Lessons

• Procedures for Maintaining Cash Accounts
• Cash Account Maintenance
• Establish beginning balances

Lab: Establish a New Cash Account

• Create a New Account in the Chart of Accounts and add the account to track in Cash Manager.

After completing this chapter, students will be able to:

Module 4: Entry Types

This chapter examines the setup of Entry Types. The reasons for creating various entry types and the specific uses of system defined entry types are discussed. This chapter also explores the impact of the settings for an entry type in the data entry process.

Lessons

• Procedures for Maintaining Entry Types
• Types of Entry Types
• Entry Type Maintenance window

Lab: Define Entry Types

• Create new Entry Types for tracking miscellaneous transactions

After completing this chapter, students will be able to:

Module 5: Cash Account Transactions and Transfers

This chapter discusses the fields and features of the Cash Transaction and Transfers windows. This chapter examines how the Entry Types are used and the processes required to update cash account balances. Integration of the Cash Manager module with the Microsoft Dynamics SL Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll modules is discussed.

Lessons

• Procedures for entering Cash Account Transactions
• Cash Manager Process Flow
• Processing Payments in AR
• Procedures for Entering Cash Account Transfers

Lab: Cash Account Transactions

• Enter example transactions for an account directly in Cash Manager

Lab: Cash Account Transfers

• Transfer funds from one account to another in a single step

After completing this chapter, students will be able to:

Module 6: Posting Transactions

Use the recurring invoice feature to make repetitive documents more efficient. This chapter shows how to define a recurring item and execute the process to create the transaction each period.

Lessons

• Procedures for using Recurring Items
• Recurring Item Maintenance
• Generate Recurring Items

Lab: Recurring Items

• Create a recurring item for a weekly fee
• Generate the recurring transaction

After completing this chapter, students will be able to:

Module 7: Cash Account Inquiry

The objective of this chapter is to examine the series of windows available for viewing account balances and drilling down to the transaction details. The Inquiry windows access cash account balances without having to print financial statements or reports. Learn to view balances and drill down to the details of the source transactions.

Lessons

• Daily Cash Balance Window

Lab: Viewing Cash Balances

• Use the Daily Cash Balance Inquiry window to view account balances and transactions entered in previous chapters

Lab: Entering and Viewing Cash Transactions

• Enter additional transactions in the Cash Account Transaction window
• Use the Daily Cash Balance Inquiry window to view account balances and locate transactions

Lab: Locating Cash Transactions in the General Ledger

• Use Initialize Mode to view cash transactions in the General Ledger module

After completing this chapter, students will be able to:

Module 8: Bank Reconciliation

This chapter describes how to complete the Bank Reconciliation process. Students enter additional transactions that are found on the bank statement, clear ranges of checks and deposits, and learn to default information regarding cleared items.

Lessons

• Procedures for performing Bank Reconciliation
• Bank Reconciliation Window
• Un-Clearing a transaction
• Deleting a Bank Reconciliation
• Bank Reconciliation Reports

Lab: Perform Bank Reconciliation

• Complete the Bank Reconciliation process using a sample bank statement

After completing this chapter, students will be able to:

Module 9: Bank Reconciliation Import

Set up the system to import a file transmitted from the bank to automatically clear checks and deposits. Associate un-matched transactions with specific items in the database. Complete the Bank Reconciliation process.

Lessons

• Clear Check/Deposit Import Setup
• Clear Check/Deposit Import
• Clear Checks/Deposits

Lab: Complete the Clear Check/Deposit Import Setup Window

• Define the settings for a bank import file

After completing this chapter, students will be able to:

Module 10: Cash Flow Projections

This chapter introduces the concept of what-if reporting allowed in Cash Manager. Enter transactions that are used for reporting purposes. Students review how to combine the potential transactions with actual data to produce a Cash Flow Projection report.

Lessons

• Procedures for Maintaining Cash Flow Items
• Cash Projections
• Cash Flow Projection Report

Lab: Enter Cash Flow Items

• Enter potential expense and revenue transactions and generate a report using the potential items

After completing this chapter, students will be able to:

Module 11: Month End and Closing

This chapter describes creating a closing checklist to ensure all transactions and activities have been completed for the accounting period, producing appropriate audit trail reports, and correcting an out of balance condition. The chapter demonstrates how to close only Cash Manager, or all modules for the period. This chapter also discusses the detail retention and deletion options.

Lessons

• Balance the Cash Manager Module
• Correct an Out of Balance Condition
• Close for the Month or Year
• Delete Cash Manager Detail
• Perform Cash Manager Integrity Check

After completing this chapter, students will be able to:

Module 12: Consolidation

This chapter discusses the Cash Manager consolidation process. Students take information from different databases with similar and differing periods, calendar years, and chart of account structures, and create a consolidated set of data for reporting purposes.

Lessons

• Procedures for performing Consolidations
• Generate Consolidation File
• Read consolidation File

After completing this chapter, students will be able to:

Module 13: Appendix: Cash Manager Setup

This appendeix describes the defaults and user options defined in the Cash Manager Setup window. Even though these options are typically not changed after the product is implemented, students review default values and processes through the settings in this window.

Lessons

• Cash Manager Setup Checklist
• Cash Manager Implementation Worksheet
• Cash Manager Setup Window

After completing this chapter, students will be able to:

Module 14: Appendix: Cash Manager Case Study

This appendix includes a case study of Cash Manager. The case study allows students to practice what you have learned in a comprehensive exercise. The case study is organized such that each task builds on the previous task.

Lessons

• Beginning Balances
• Enter Cash Transactions
• Perform a Reconciliation

After completing this chapter, students will be able to: