Access Accounts General Overview
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A Module for Every Business Process
Access Accounts solutions are built using a range of over 30 seamlessly integrated modules. Together these cover every area of business activity, from core financials and project management through to CRM, e-business and the entire ordering and inventory process.
A Solution for Every Size of Company
Your chosen combination of modules will be delivered as one (or more) of four packaged solutions, according to your precise business requirements and your budget. Please note, some of the features listed here may not be available in every level of product.
Ease of use
All Access modules share the same true Windows 'look & feel' with clear, informative and user-friendly screens. Movement between screens is kept to a minimum and pop-up lists speed the entry of commonly used items, such as stock codes. Task bars can be customised for each member of staff and multiple screens can be open at the same time, for even greater efficiency.
Seamless Expansion
You do not need to overspend now in order to gain flexibility for the future. You can start small, adding users and modules at a pace that suits your business plans and your budget. And moving up the Access range couldn't be any easier. When you step from FoundationsXP to Horizons, or Horizons to Dimensions, your historical data is available immediately and the need for retraining is minimal. This helps to guarantee excellent long-term returns on any investment in Access software.
Speed, Capacity & Security
Access allows you to store and retrieve greater quantities of data than any comparable system, while maintaining exceptional processing speeds. To mirror your existing controls and provide maximum security, user privileges can be defined at module and transaction level, or all the way down to individual fields, options and tables. This enables you to deploy Access with complete confidence, in every department and for every individual.
Multi-Currency Processing
Access is renowned for the strength and simplicity of its multi-currency facilities. There is no limit to the number of currencies you can trade in, or the number of exchange rates per currency. All the complexities of calculating and accounting for exchange rate differences are handled automatically by the system, and full currency analysis is passed into the Nominal Ledger for detailed management reporting.
Multi-Language Options
The system can be operated using an unlimited number of Western (script-based) languages. In a multi-user environment you can have different languages on each terminal. You can also specify defaults for individual customers and suppliers, allowing documents to be printed in the language of the recipient. Reports can be printed in any language loaded onto your system.
Multi-Period Auditing & Enquiries
Two years' accounts can be kept open at all times, allowing you to post transactions forwards and backwards from the current trading period. Completed transactions update the whole system (including the Nominal Ledger) instantly, and automatically become part of an indelible audit trail. The full line-by-line detail of every transaction can be retained indefinitely, and source documents (such as sales orders) can be re-printed at will.
Systems Integration
Access modules integrate seamlessly with one another in real-time and include powerful facilities for exchanging data with your other office applications. This means that transactions generated on Point of Sale and manufacturing solutions, web sites, custom software packages and other remote systems can enter straight into your daily workflow.
Reporting & Analysis
When it comes to data analysis, you set the rules. A 3-year activity 'snap shot' is available from individual records, while sort keys enable you to determine the criteria for system-wide analysis. With 225 conventional (paper-based) Crystal reports, 250 advanced (on-screen) business intelligence summaries and 2-way links to Microsoft Office, you will soon understand your business with new depth and clarity.
Paperless Trading
Every report can be sent by fax or e-mail, just as easily as it can be printed. With in-built XML functionality (to BASDA eBIS standards) you can go one stage further - documents exchanged in this electronic format will update your system automatically. Full .NET facilities are also available - enabling customers, suppliers and staff working remotely to be given access to a secure, self-service environment.