Sage 50cloud Accounts v27.1 Service Pack  There have been several additional improvements release in Sage v27.1 relating to Brexit, along with general improvements to the software itself. To cover the general improvements first, there have been amendments made to the Auto update functionality, meaning that any future updates are completed…

It is that time of year again where Sage have released the new version of the software, and we are all investigating the new functionality that was included with it.  We would normally have hosted a workshop demonstrating the functionality below, but obviously the way of the world currently has…

One of our Sage 50cloud subscription customers contacted us to help get their Brexit house in order.  A requirement from their courier, was the need to upload a copy Invoices when they despatching to the EU. They planned to do this by a time consuming, manual method; printing the invoices…

Credit hound software stays on top of your credit control processes, reduces administrative tasks, improves your cash flow and gets you paid faster. Forget time consuming manual admin, delayed payments and withheld money due to disputes, this software improves customer communications, allowing you to have more available cash for your…

With v27 due out this week, are you getting left behind? Upgrades are part of your subscription allowing you to benefit from the latest innovative features and bug fixes helping your business become more effective and productive as a result. Did you know that Sage release functional updates three or…

Sage announced on the 12th August 2020 that support for their Sage 50 Manufacturing will cease on 30th September 2021.  The software has not been developed since 2013. To support their customers moving forwards, Sage have partnered with CIM Services, the authors of alternative manufacturing software that integrates with Sage…

We had another instance this week of a customer who had unfixable errors in their accounts data.  They have support from Sage directly for this software and, after running the standard tools, were told that the only thing they could do was restore back to a last good backup; this…

The Chancellor has recently announced a plan to change the UK VAT rate from 20% to 5% for the hospitality sectors.  This affects businesses that buy & sell food, provide accommodation or manage attractions. This is due to come into effect from Wednesday 15th July 2020 and will be applicable…

This will not include any updates to cover the Coronovirus changes, such as the Coronavirus Job Retention scheme.  However, Sage are currently investigating how their payroll software can assist with the classification of these workers and extraction of the necessary information you will need to submit to HMRC about your…

NOTICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS“ACIT has advanced business continuity plans in place to minimise disruption to our own and our customers’ business operations. Our focus remains to offer high levels of service at all times for our customers. Our team have the capacity to perform their day to day tasks equally…

Coronavirus – Will your business be affected? Here at ACIT we are firm believers in the Scouting Motto “Be Prepared”. With the news being dominated by the Coronavirus, and latest reports saying that at worst around 20% of the workforce could be off sick at the peak of the outbreak…

Brexit is here! Whether you wished to leave or remain (we don’t need to know which!), we can’t ignore the fact that it is finally happening. One thing you don’t need to do is worry about the new legislation that will come in around what you have to do Accounting-wise…

We have had a number of calls today from customers who have got stuck on a ‘configuring windows’ screen when they started their computers. It appears that updates released last night for both Windows 7 and Windows 10 have had something in them which some machines are fine with, others…

It has been reported that there is a small software error with Sage 50 when submitting your VAT period ending 31st March 2019.  Don't panic though, we've got you covered! If you run your VAT Return up to the period ending March 2019, the transactions for 31st March 2019 will…