What's new in Sage Pastel Accounting Version 12 New features and ...

What’s new in Sage Pastel Accounting Version 12Sage Pastel’s continuous investment in research and development provides you with the most up-to-datebusiness management software. In addition to this we are changing the way we handle our patch updates/builds.In the past one would typically need to download a new build from the Sage Pastel Customer Zone located on the SagePastel website. In line with our technological advancement we will now deploy builds automatically via the internet to yourmachine (requiring internet access) This technology will ensure our valued Sage Pastel Business Care Licence customersare always on the latest software version, having access to the latest features within a few minutes after they are released!To take advantage of the automatic updates one would need to install Version 12 from the base DVD and thereafter anyfurther updates will be deployed via the internet to your Sage Pastel program. As a loyal Sage Pastel Business CareLicence customer, you will receive these upgrades at no additional cost and we trust that the exciting new benefits in thisrelease will make a real difference to your business and its growth.New features and functionality in Version 12Manage your VAT periods and reporting using the new Sage Pastel Tax ManagerClosing VAT periods is essential to ensure correct VAT reporting to SARS and VAT reconciliations. With the new TaxManager, you can set up your VAT reporting periods, process your transactions as usual, and at the end of each VATperiod, print your VAT reports and close the period. Back-dated transactions will automatically form part of the nextVAT period.Multiple company conversionsGone are the days where you need to select and convert one company at a time. You can now convert multiplesets of data at once. This feature allows you to select the companies you wish to convert and it converts all of theminto Sage Pastel Accounting Version 12.Duplicate reference numbers on customer documentsHave you ever created an invoice for your customer and used the same reference number for that customer? With SagePastel Accounting Version 12 you will now be warned when using the same reference number for the same customer. Alittle additional feature, but a big step towards helping you avoid processing duplicate orders.

Add-onmodule*New features and functionality in Pastel Point of SaleThe facility for Pack Sizes has been added. This is ideal for industries buying in packs or cases from their suppliers, andthen need to split the items into different size packs, either bigger or smaller. A good example would be a bottle storewho would purchase in cases and then may need to break the case down and sell as 6 packs or single units.• In Pastel Point of Sale you can now drill-down to the Age Analysis and statements.• A new option has been added to force a customer who has exceeded their credit limit to pay cash only.• The following payment types have been added to the Cash In/Cash Out screen – Cheque, Card, E.F.T.• The PDF & normal documents can now be designed differently.• You can now setup different printers for the various document types per user. This can be setup through theSage Pastel Printer/Font setup.• The ability to resize and save columns in the processing screen has been added.Add-onmodule*New features and functionality in Pastel DebtorsManager (Sage Pastel Partner only)The Sage Pastel Debtors Manager module provides your collections team with a structured approach to debtormanagement. The easy-to-use debtor manager tool-set instantly improves the effectiveness of your accounts teams’collections activities. From a management point of view, Debtors Manager provides clear visibility of all aspects of thedebtors book, and the outcome of all collections activities. You can easily track activities, monitor the collection progress,and measure performance. Debtors Manager delivers results – it will boost your cash flow, reduce the number of days ofoutstanding sales, and reduce the risk of write-offs.Brand new - Debtors DashboardThe Debtors Dashboard tracks collection activity and provides vital debtors information. The dashboard providesmanagement with instant visibility relating to debtors status and collection activity. The dashboard is designed for instantone-click e-mailing to designated members of the management team.

MS SQL database• Is developed specifically for clients who have a high volume of debtors transactionsin their database.• MS SQL 2008 R2 provides speed and reliability• The easy Softline Install Wizard guides the SQL installation process• There is no extra cost to clients that are currently using the Access version• The Conversion Wizard converts Access data to MS SQL dataSales analysisSage Pastel Debtors Manager offers a 12 month rolling sales analysis, displaying salesper customer, per month. This new analysis allows users to instantly identify a fall-off insales activity, and refocus efforts on retaining existing client business.SMS functionality**Use Debtors Manager to SMS payment reminders to overdue customers. Select debtorsaccording to their ageing bucket, along with other filter options.**sms credits need to be purchased.Balance forward debtorsImproved functionality - e-mail and SMS payment reminders can now be sent to balanceforward customers.Summarised contact report - is an ideal report for users that want an all in one view of theage analysis. The latest contact notes will also be saved, as well as PTP’s saved.*Available as an optional add-on module to Sage Pastel Accounting Version 12.JHB +27 11 304 3000 DBN +27 31 537 7100 CT +27 21 522 7400