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TOPS U: Internet Training

By popular Demand, TOPS U is expanding our course offerings to provide more online training opportunities each month. In March we will be offering five courses and four courses will be offered in April.

March Courses At TOPS U

ACCNT-303 The Collections Process

Our first course for March will be ACCNT-303 The Collections Process. In this course we will review the collection process and cover the steps needed to set up the collection module parameters. In addition we will highlight items that you should consider when setting up the collection process. At the end of this course you should have a good understanding of how to setup the collection tables and process collections on a consistent basis. Our class will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM EST.

IBS-101 Internet Backup Service

Our second course for March will be IBS-101 Internet Backup Service (IBS). Are you taking advantage of TOPS Backup Service? Are you familiar with how to use and monitor your backups? In this course we will cover the steps to set up and maintain your backups with the TOPS Internet Backup Service (IBS). When we are finished with this course you will be able to set up the Internet Backup Service (IBS) on a workstation and operate all functions. Our class will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM EDT.

ACCNT-401 Customizing Financial Reports

Our third course for March will be ACCNT-401 Customizing Financial Reports. This course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and understanding to customize your financial statements generated out of the General Ledger module. Have you ever wanted to have your income accounts grouped with subtotals like the expense accounts? Then this course is for you! In this class we will discuss the steps necessary to edit your existing financial statements or create new ones to obtain the layout that will most effectively present a community’s financial position. Our class will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM EDT.

NCS-101 New Community Setup

Our fourth course for March will be NCS-101 New Community Setup. In this course we will cover the steps necessary to successfully set up a new community in TOPS v3.2.1™. In addition, we will highlight items that you should consider when setting up a community. We will take a stroll through the New Community Setup Wizard to initialize the basic community. Then we will walk through the process of setting up homeowners, loading balances for homeowners, and loading General Ledger beginning balances. We will also review the process steps of validating the numbers between TOPS and the system one would be moving from. We will talk about time saving tips for management companies using a template community approach. Our class will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM EDT.

ADM-101 User Security

Our fifth course for March will be ADM-101 User Security. In this course we will review the Users and Passwords module and how to go about setting up security groups for different functional groups. At the end of the course you will know how to set up security groups and users. In addition we will try to highlight areas that you should consider when preparing to set up user sign on security. Our class will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM EDT.

April Courses at TOPS U

CHK-101 Check Reconciliation Module

Our first course for April will be CHK-101 Check Reconciliation Module. In this course we will review all functions and options in the check reconciliation module. Once completed, students will have the knowledge necessary to create bank accounts and perform monthly check reconciliations in all TOPS communities. Our class will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM EDT.

ACCNT-210 The Budget Cycle

Our second course for April will be ACCNT-210 The Budget Cycle. In this course we will cover the various steps necessary to successfully load budgets for your communities. In addition we will highlight areas that you should consider when preparing your budgets. Our class will be held on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM EDT.

WO-101 Work Order Module Basics

Our third course for April will be WO-101 Work Order Module Basics. This course is designed to help you manage work orders and service requests as efficiently as possible. When completed you should be able to add service requests and work orders, track costs, invoice the homeowner, and define the standard process of managing work orders and/or service requests for your organization or community. Our class will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM EDT.

ACCNT-400 Reconciling the Sub Ledgers

Our fourth course for April will be ACCNT-400 Reconciling the Sub Ledgers. In this course we will cover the steps needed to reconcile the AP and AR Sub-Ledgers to the GL. At the end of the course you should have an understanding of how to make sure that your financials are accurate. Our class will be held on Friday, April 25, 2008 at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM EDT.

Class size is limited, so sign up early! Visit our web site, www.topsuniversity.com, for registration information and more details.

By: Gemma Sladky

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