Microsoft Dynamics GP or SL: Which Accounting Software Is Best for Your Organization?

BY Paul Farrell, President, Wizard Productivity Systems
PUBLISHED: December 3, 2008
Though there are many similarities between Microsoft Dynamics® GP and SL accounting software, finding resources to usefully compare and contrast them can prove challenging.

In fact, Microsoft itself reinforces the somewhat muddled profile of these two mid-market accounting solutions. Its information about both solutions tends to blur the lines and distinctions.

Bottom line:  Both accounting system software applications perform the same fundamental functions-they keep track of debits and credits. They feature different user interfaces and have functionality differences.

From this macro perspective, both GP and SL are robust, scalable accounting solutions able to move businesses way past entry-level products and services. For example, just about any company looking to go beyond QuickBooks will find both Microsoft accounting solutions much more sophisticated and secure.

Following is a comparison to help determine whether GP or SL best fits your accounting  system software needs.

SL is generally the better choice in the following situations:

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