2006 Quarter 2 Edition

Message from Doris:

In Einstein's theory of General Relativity we are taught that relativity uses the mathematics of differential geometry and tensors in order to describe gravitation as an effect of the geometry of spacetime. This theory is based on the general principle of relativity, which requires all observers to experience the same laws of physics…With out this very pertinent knowledge base, we would all be very confused as to how the world works.

Accounting on the other hand can be defined in two ways:

1. Accounting is the art of recording, classifying, and summarizing in a significant manner and in terms of money, transactions, and events which are, in part at least, of a financial character, and interpreting the results thereof.
2. Accounting is a service or activity. Its function is to provide quantitative information, primarily financial in nature, about economic entities that is intended to be useful in making decisions and in making reasoned choices among alternative courses of action.

Either way you look at it, accounting is relative to the success of your business and DMC is the company that can get you on the right financial path. Whether you are a start-up business or a veteran in the game, if you do not have the right infrastructure the walls will eventually tumble down, and all will be lost.

Much like we would find it impossible to comprehend a world without Einstein’s theories for understanding the gravitational force, it would be equally as hard to operate a business world with out even the most basic accountancy structures. Because the staff members at DMC are certified in today’s most popular software's including MYOB, MasterBuilder, QuickBooks, Deltek, and much more, there is no way that your business can afford to go on with out us on your team.

[ return to top ]

Choosing an Accounting Software Program for your Business:

You are faced with the task of choosing an accounting software program that will fit your company’s needs. Whichever program you choose, it ought to serve the life of your company, the consultants at DMC Accounting + Technology can lead you in this direction. Consider the following factors while reviewing your current investment options:

Growth is a goal of every business owner and accounting software should be able to keep up. Without appropriate upgrade options, you will be forced to convert to a stronger program, creating unnecessary costs and conflicts down the road. Never lose sight of how much your company will be expanding and what that expansion means. Does expansion mean greater inventories, opening new locations, and hiring new employees? Many software packages come with discounted upgrade options to suit these possibilities. Basic bookkeeping features should be user-friendly.

Purchase orders, sales orders, invoices and checks will likely need to be customized. Your software should have the ability to add new fields and commands at your simple request. For example, your sales orders may need to attach a control number to the purchaser’s full name and address for quick reference, some programs require programming knowledge in order to execute this. Configuring these templates and programs can be tricky at times but the consultants at DMC Accounting + Technology are here to help you understand these formulas.

The setup and maintenance of your accounting software plays an important role in productivity. Your computing environment should match the diagnostics suggested by the software program; if not, even basic tasks will take too much time. Most Windows packages need at least 150Mb of free disk space and 32Mb of RAM to run smoothly.

Furthermore, if you choose to integrate multi-user licenses you may be required to use a separate server to host the data. Consider using one of our IT consultants to review your current system prior to choosing a program that could slow down your company.

As we all know, budgets are often tight in the beginning, but setting up a structure to allow growth will save you hundreds if not thousands. Remember, there are countless accounting packages offered in today’s market, but DMC Accounting + Technology is always willing to show you each package and what it has to offer through unbiased software demonstrations.

[ return to top ]

Success is on the Horizon

It has been an exciting summer here at DMC. We’ve had plenty of good surprises and are happy to add some more knowledge and expertise to our repertoire. With each new project comes a new set of challenges and thanks to the diverse and numerous skills possessed by our staff, we are able to rise to the occasion.

This summer brought our first client in Wisconsin, and although we may never get to meet her in person we’re glad she called us when she needed some help with MYOB! We’re more than happy to take clients from around the country and enjoy expanding our network into the Midwest. A little closer to home, in New Hampshire, we’re helping implement Master Builder for an impressive company. Rising gas prices won’t stop us from broadening our client base and taking on another implementation.

We’re working for some of our long-term clients on some interesting projects as well. Linking Advantage and ADP payroll has helped a large firm get one step closer to their automation goals for the summer. We’ve also been busy helping to rebuild a client’s dataset from the ground up. The DMC staff has pulled together as a team and has made impressive progress on such a daunting task.

Using our network to serve our clients’ individual needs has also kept us quite busy. We’ve introduced a number of you to FAS, our fixed asset software of choice. Expanding our clients’ software options and thus expanding the possibilities for their business remains a priority for us. The knowledge we’ve gained in 10 years can be priceless and we’re always willing to give an unbiased opinion on what you can do to make your accounting software work for you.Lastly, we’re working on making our user groups bigger and better than ever.

[ return to top ]