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# QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise Features

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## General Ledger (3)

Journal Entries

Increases user efficiency by auto-populating based on previously entered information. Schedules future entries. Allows Journal Entries to be uploaded from an external source.

Tags / Dimensions

Ability to tag all transaction in the general ledger with customizable dimensions, classes, categories, etc. These dimensions should be available on any transaction in any module in the system and available to be reported upon.

Audit Trail

Automates chronological tracking of transactions that have affected a specific operation, procedure, event or record

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## Accounts Receivable (3)

Invoice Customization

The layout of the invoice template is fully customizable and you can add or remove fields.

AR Automation

Automation helps the user be more efficient by populating default customer data, setting up systematic payments from clients and automatically matching customer receipts to outstanding transactions.

Collections Automation

The system automates the dunning process to help drive collections

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## Accounts Payable (3)

AP Automation

Steamlines data entry by auto populating recurring or predefined vendor values

Payment Processing

Ability to manage, track and report on numerous payment types. Customize and automate complex purchase to pay work flow.

Purchase Orders

Software supports purchase orders and provides purchasing personnel, management and accounts payable with visibility needed to streamline the procure to pay process

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## Other Functionality (8)

Inventory Tracking / Ordering

Real time inventory tracking. Maintains accurate "On Hand" infomation by matching reserved inventory requested on purchase and sales orders.

Inventory Pricing and Costing

Ability to establish multiple price levels. Update pricing on a per item or global inventory basis. Choice between multiple costing methods such as Average, LIFO, FIFO and Specific Unit.

Inventory Reporting

Customizable reporting allows insight into usage of inventory and services.

Multi-Entity / Consolidation

Multi-ledger and multi-tenant architecture. Automated consolidations, inter-entity transactions and eliminations

Recognition Rules

Automates recognition of revenue and expenses by defining recognition rules.

Reconciliations

Transactions are imported from source systems and automated matching reconciles majority of transactions. Includes user flexible, user defined matching and grouping rules to help reduce the time needed to produce accurate reconciliations.

Payroll

Payroll module or integration to an external payroll provider which automates the recording of payroll

Time and Expense

Automated time and expense capture, tracking, approval, reimbursement and reporting

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## Reporting & Analytics (7)

Financial Statements

General reporting offered covers all of the standard financial statements and meets the basic needs of the business

Custom Reporting

Reports created by the user to cater to specific requirements. If you can build it in Excel, you can build it in the custom report writer

Budgeting / Forecasting

Create and revise an unlimited number of budget, plan and forecast scenarios.

Dashboards

An easy to read, often single page, real-time user interface, showing a graphical presentation of the current status and historical trends of an organization's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to enable instantaneous and informed decisions to be made at a glance

Custom Reporting

Reports created by the user to cater to specific requirements. If you can build it in Excel, you can build it in the custom report writer

Dashboards

An easy to read, often single page, real-time user interface, showing a graphical presentation of the current status and historical trends of an organization's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to enable instantaneous and informed decisions to be made at a glance

Integration

Provide integration with analytics and business intelligence software, or specialized products such as Corporate performance management solutions.

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## Platform (15)

Customization

Allows administrators to customize to accommodate their unique process. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views.

User, Role, and Access Management

Grants access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc.

Internationalization

Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies.

Performance and Reliability

Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond to an action they took.

Output Document Generation

Allows administrators to create templates that enable users to quickly generate dynamic documents in various formats based on the data stored in the application.

Reporting and Dashboards

Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards.

User, Role, and Access Management

Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc.

Performance and Reliability

Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond to an action they took.

Scalability

Allows administrator to easily add employees and grow payroll process as their company grows.

Customization

Allows administrators to customize to accommodate their unique process. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views.

Internationalization

Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies.

Output Document Generation

Allows administrators to create templates that enable users to quickly generate dynamic documents in various formats based on the data stored in the application.

Performance and Reliability

Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond to an action they took.

User, Role, and Access Management

Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc.

Workflow Capability

Automates a process that requires a series of steps that typically require intervention by several different users. Administrators can write rules to determine who and when a user needs to complete a step. Also includes notification of users when they need to take action.

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## Integration (10)

Data Import and Export Tools

Ability to input, modify and extract data from the application in bulk through a structured file.

Integration APIs

Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc with other software applications.

Breadth of Partner Applications

To what extent are there partner applications readily available for integrating into this product? Partner applications typically provide complementary, best of breed functionality not offered natively in this product.

API / Integration

Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc with other software applications.

Time Tracking Integration

Enables administrator to import hours from time tracking systems.

Accounting Integration

Provides standard integration with third party accounting software.

Core HR Integration

Provides standard integration with third party core HR software.

Breadth of Partner Applications

To what extent are there partner applications readily available for integrating into this product? Partner applications typically provide complementary, best of breed functionality not offered natively in this product.

Data Import and Export Tools

Ability to input, modify and extract data from the application in bulk through a structured file.

Integration APIs

Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc with other software applications.

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##### 
## Employee Self Service (3)

Web Portal

Allows employees to access current and past pay stubs, W-2 forms, and additional salary information.

Benefits Manager

Allows employees to answer or update questions pertaining to benefits and receive information about benefit providers.

Mobile

Allows employees to view pay stub and W-2 information via a smartphone app or mobile optimized website.

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## Administration (9)

Payroll Entry

Allows administrator to enter payroll for all employees based on salary or total hours worked.

Time Off Accrual

Calculation and tracking of sick and vacation days.

Direct Deposit

Automatically deposits paychecks into employees' bank accounts.

Expense Reimbursement

Allows administrator to reimburse employees for business-related purchases.

Pre-tax Deductions

Automatically deducts wages for health care, 401(k) plans, etc. from paychecks.

Wage Garnishment

Allows administrator to set up for wage garnishments to be deducted automatically from employers' paychecks.

Approvals

Administrator can submit payroll approval request and the approver can approve, deny, or re-assign it to the appropriate approver.

Check/W-2 Printing

Allows administrators to print valid paychecks and W-2 forms.

Check/W-2 Delivery

Sends printed checks to administrator to distribute to employees.

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## Taxes (3)

Tax Calculation

Calculates taxes due and may include resources or tools for federal and state tax compliance.

Tax Filing

Files payroll tax forms automatically for federal, state, and local taxes.

Automatic Tax Payment

Allows payroll vendor, via power of attorney, to make electronic payments of withheld taxes to government.

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## Accounting (18)

AP Automation

Streamlines data entry by auto populating recurring or predefined vendor information and invoice details

AR Automation

Ability to populate default customer data, set up payments from clients and automatically match customer receipts to outstanding transactions.

Audit Trail

Automated, chronological tracking of activities that have affected a specific operation, procedure, event or record

Budgeting / Forecasting

Create and revise an unlimited number of budget, plan and forecast scenarios.

Collections Automation

The system automates the dunning process to help drive collections

Financial Statements

General reporting offered covers all of the standard financial statements and meets the basic needs of the business

Invoice Customization

The layout of the invoice template is fully customizable and allows users to add or remove fields and create new templates.

Journal Entries

Create journal entries based on previously entered information, schedule future entries, and allow Journal Entries to be uploaded from an external source.

Monitor Cash Positions

Ability to track cash positions across all accounts, banks, business units, and countries

Multi-Entity / Consolidation

Multi-ledger and multi-entity architecture, with automated consolidations, inter-entity transactions and eliminations

Payment Processing

Ability to manage, track and report on numerous payment types. Customize and automate complex purchase to pay work flow.

Recognition Rules

Automate recognition of revenue and expenses by defining recognition templates.

Reconciliations

Transactions are imported from source systems and automated matching reconciles majority of transactions using flexible, user defined matching and grouping rules.

Tags / Dimensions

Ability to tag all transaction in the general ledger with customizable dimensions, classes, categories, etc., which can also be used for reporting purposes.

Payments Scheduling

Ability to schedule payments at predefined dates and times

Payment Batches

Payments can be processed by batch without manual intervention

Payment Settlements

Clearing of electronic payments to transfer funds from customers to suppliers

Payment Methods

Support multiple payment methods such as Automated Clearing House (ACH), credit and debit card, and wire transfers

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## Back Office (14)

Allocation

Resources can be allocated and reallocated across multiple projects and portfolios.

Asset Register

Create a list of all the assets owed by a company.

Lean Management

Include lean project management features and best practices.

Maintenance

Track maintenance operations for the products sold, such as calibration or preventive maintenance

Organization Management

Organizes employees in an org structure that can be used throughout the application for reporting, permissions, etc.﻿

Payroll

Payroll module or integration to an external payroll provider which automates the recording of payroll

Portfolio Mix

Create the optimal mix of portfolios to achieve operational and financial goals.

Purchase Orders

Software supports purchase orders and provides purchasing personnel and accounts payable with visibility needed to streamline the procure to pay process

Requisition

Define requisition rules for various types of procurement.

Shift Scheduling

Plan employee work shifts according to availability and provide notifications to employees when they are scheduled.

Sourcing

Identify and assess suppliers for different products and services.

Status

Monitor the status of multiple types of assets.

Time & Attendance Tracking

Let employees track the hours they have worked through integrations with time tracking products or built in time tracking features.﻿

Warranty Management

Maintain information on warranties for the products delivered and for their components

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## Front Office (16)

ATP

Available to promise provides information on future availability of products that are either planned for production or purchased but not received.

Checkout Process

Includes features that optimize user check out experience such as Shopping carts and Single Click Checkout, order summaries, receipts.﻿

Configuration Rules

Rules ensure that users select only compatible options and that all required items are included﻿

Contact & Account Management

Store and retrieve information associated to customer contacts and accounts. Track company-wide communication and information about contacts and accounts.﻿

Customer Portal

Allows fully customizable portal for customer to enter tickets, provide feedback and communicate with service agents

Field Service Booking

Allows clients to book jobs through the desktop page or within the app.﻿

Field Service Dispatch

Notifies field service workers of their upcoming assignments.﻿

Product & Price List Management

Enter product/part numbers and manage the prices associated with them and allow users to use this information when creating quotes and sales orders.

Product Catalog

Allows users to search, filter, sort and select items to be added to quote﻿

Promotions and Discounts

Contains features that allow administrators to set up promotions on site, provide time based discounts, and enter coupon codes.﻿

Quote & Order Management

Allows users to create a quote that contain information on products, prices and associated discounts, which can be converted to sales orders.

Returns / Refunds

Functionality to allow users to process returns/refunds either via self service or contacting customer service.﻿

Storefront Design Tools

Provides standard templates with an easy to use tool set to customize the templates to showcase the stores brand and optimize the users experience﻿

Territory & Quota Management

Assign and manage sales quotas and territories. Track progress against quotas. Change as needed.﻿

Tickets

Creates and assigns support tickets, scheduling them in a timely manner.﻿

Visual Configuration

Images can be displayed of options to enable users to visualize product options as it is being configured﻿

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## Logistics (10)

Centralized Inventory Database

Manage and track all inventory records across warehouses and retail locations through a single unified database.

In Transit

Track products and raw materials shipped by suppliers, from origin to destination.

Inventory Forecasting

Optimize inventory levels with features that suggest reorder points and economic order quantities (EOQs) that facilitate inventory management.﻿

Inventory Pricing and Costing

Ability to establish multiple price levels and choose between multiple costing methods such as Average, LIFO, FIFO and Specific Unit.

Inventory Reporting

Customizable reporting allows insight into usage of inventory and services.

Inventory Tracking / Ordering

Real time inventory tracking. Maintains accurate "On Hand" infomation by matching reserved inventory requested on purchase and sales orders.

Picking Methods

Support multiple picking methods such as batch, wave, or zone picking.

Picking Planning

Create schedules for picking activities based on inventory availability.

Receiving

Match the products received with the corresponding purchase orders and add them to inventory.

Shipping Options

Functionality that allows users to select shipping options based on price and delivery time. May integrate to 3rd Party shipping/fulfillment companies.﻿

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## Production (12)

BOM

Define the structure of finished products to identify which raw materials, operations, and labor are needed to produce them.

Defects

Monitor product defects, identify causes and provide corrective actions to improve quality.

Identify Demand

Calculate demand by consolidating data from multiple sources.

Inspections

Define and implement workflows for inspections, including rules for escalations and notifications.

Manage Resources

Track resource availability for raw materials and production capacity.

MPS

Create and implement master production plans for multiple production lines and locations.

MRP

Determine what raw materials are required for production, based on demand, production capacity, and inventory availability.

Production Plans

Generate production plans based on demand and resource availability.

Rework

Identify rejected products and decide either they can be repaired or discarded.

Shop Floor

Assign equipment and monitor shop floor activities during various production stages.

Waste

Track production waste such as scrap, as well as returns that cannot be repaired.

WIP

Track work in process (WIP) across multiple production lines and manufacturing locations.

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## Cash Flow (3)

Track Cash Flow

Check cash on hand at the beginning of each month and view each day’s incoming and outgoing funds.

Income and Expenses

Add one-time or recurring cash flow items and add line items for each payment or deposit.

File Exports

Timesheets, projects, tasks, income or expenses can all easily be exported to pdf, xls or csv for simpel cash clow analysis.

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## Budgeting & Forecasting (4)

Budgeting / Forecasting

Create and revise an unlimited number of budget, plan and forecast scenarios.

Data Import

Import trial balance, monthly P&L, balance sheets, and other types of financial data

Versioning

Keeps track of all versions of a budget and allows users to compare versions

Historical Data

Forecasting is based on past transactions and historical financial or operational data

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## Revenue (3)

Revenue Types

Supports multiple types of revenues, such as recurring and transaction based

Revenue Allocation

Allows users to allocate revenues to various business entities or departments

Scheduling

Automatic scheduling to ensure that revenue is recognized at the proper time

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## Payroll (3)

Direct Deposit

Automatically deposits paychecks into employees' bank accounts.

Tax Calculation

Calculates taxes due and may include resources or tools for federal and state tax compliance.

Reporting and Dashboards

Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards to track payroll costs and for compliance purposes.

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## Mobile Applications - Accounting (4)

Cloud Integration

Enables synchronization of accounting data across devices in real-time

Offline

Allows users to view and update certain data without an internet connection

Expense Tracking

Allows users to capture and upload expense receipts directly from mobile devices

Invoice Management

Enables creation, editing, and sending of invoices

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