Mark

Polino

Mark Polino is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a former Microsoft MVP (2007-2018) for Business Solutions. He is the author or coauthor of 5 books related to Microsoft Dynamics GP. Mark also maintains the Dynamics GP focused website DynamicAccounting.net. He speaks and writes regularly about ERP related topics. Mark has been a controller and CFO for a division of a publicly traded company and he has worked as a consultant implementing ERP solutions. Mark holds additional certifications including Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP), Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) , Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). Dynamics Credentialed Professional for Dynamics GP 2015 (Core Install and Core Financials), Xero Certified. He holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Central Florida and an MBA from Rollins College. Mark lives with his family in Florida.

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The User Manual is Dead. Long Live the User Manual.

by Mark Polino

What the Dynamics GP team needs to do next to inform user if they are stepping away from user manuals.

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Top 5 Year End Security Considerations for ERP Systems

by Mark Polino

Take action before year end to demonstrate that you have control of your systems - and set the stage for a commitment for 2017.

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6 Microsoft Dynamics GP Predictions for 2017

by Mark Polino

With a good track record of previous predictions, here is what 2017 could look like, from the web client to the Microsoft marketing outlook.

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Get the most bang for your Microsoft Dynamics GP buck

by Mark Polino

Beware the high price of shiny new systems, especially when your existing GP solution could be improved for a fraction of the cost.

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Security was top of mind with Microsoft Dynamics GP 2016’s OData feature

by Mark Polino

OData gives companies a secure new way to make GP and non-GP datasets available over a network.

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Microsoft Dynamics GP: Bringing Sexy Back

by Mark Polino

Ho do GP partners deal with FUD and get excited by the opportunities delivered with GP 2016?

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Management Reporter for Microsoft Dynamics GP: The Crown Vic of Financial Statement Preparation

by Mark Polino

Much like the slow fade of the venerable V8 couch on wheels, Management Reporter will continue to play its own limited role for GP customers for years to come.

Accounting BI and Reporting Dynamics GP Financial Management

I Repeat . . . For Financial Reporting, The Client Is Excel

by Mark Polino

Microsoft’s decision to offer an Excel-based reporting tool for Dynamics GP, courtesy of Jet Reports, gives customers a new option beyond Management Reporter

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ERP Training as an Accounting Control Principle

by Mark Polino

How an intangible investment becomes tangible in the bigger picture of risk management.

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What's Missing in Microsoft's 4 Primary Conferences? The End User

by Mark Polino

While developers, IT, executives, and partners are critical, Microsoft can’t afford to forget end users

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Retreat, Retrench, or Replace: What To Do With Management Reporter

by Mark Polino

Three strategies for Dynamics ERP users to consider today when it comes to financial reporting and Management Reporter

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It Is Time to Rethink Management Reporter for Microsoft Dynamics ERP

by Mark Polino

After several years in market and no relief from bugs and functional shortcomings, it is time to examine whether MR can realistically meet Dynamics ERP customers' financial r...

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