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  • February 08, 2011

    Running Multiple Versions of Master Builder Simultaneously

    Running Multiple Versions of Master Builder Simultaneously Sometimes, it is advantageous to run multiple versions of Master Builder simultaneously on the same computer. For instance, if you wish to test custom reports in the next release of Master Builder prior to installing the new release into production. Note that these instructions are specific to Microsoft […]

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  • February 03, 2011

    CUSTOM REPORTS AND UPGRADING TO MASTER BUILDER 16

    Custom Reports and Upgrading to Master Builder 16 Sage Master Builder version 16 was released late last Fall. This release included changes to the database structure to allow more contacts for Jobs, Clients, and Employees. Significant changes were made to the Report Writer impacting custom reports within Master Builder (reports that end in a two-digit […]

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  • December 31, 2010

    Year End Payroll Forms in Master Builder

    Year End Payroll Forms in Master Builder There has been some confusion about the W-2 and W-3 report requirements and forms when using the new Aatrix Payroll reports. After discussion with Sage Customer Service, review of the IRS compliance requirements, and a call to Aatrix support, this is the result: W-2 Forms delivered to Employees […]

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  • December 21, 2010

    Closing the Year in MB15 and 16 – W2 Tips

    Closing the Year in MB15 and 16 – W2 Tips Last week, we received Sage’s most recent update regarding the 2010 closing, specifically the payroll – thank you Susan J! The announcement seems to indicate that the payroll year cannot be closed in Sage Master Builder version 15, and announces they will use a four-part […]

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  • September 24, 2010

    Closing the Year – MB 15 or MB 16?

    Closing the Year – MB 15 or MB 16? We have received many calls regarding a recent e-mail from Sage Master Builder. The e-mail implies that to close the year, you must be running version 16. We remember similar communications in prior years, so we contacted Sage to clear up a few things. Closing the […]

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  • September 09, 2010

    What’s New in MB 15 – Payroll Navigation

    What’s New in MB 15 – Payroll Navigation Payroll Changes – What has been moved Sage has stepped up the frequency of product upgrades. Many Master Builder users are running version 14. With the release of version 15 at the beginning of 2010, there were several significant changes to various modules and quarterly payroll reports. […]

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  • September 01, 2010

    What’s New in MB 15 – Accounts Payable Payment Options

    What’s New in MB 15 – Accounts Payable Payment Options Sage Master Builder version 15 – What’s Changed? Sage has stepped up the frequency of product upgrades. Many Master Builder users are running version 14. With the release of version 15 at the beginning of 2010, there were several significant changes to various modules and […]

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  • August 27, 2010

    What’s New in SMB 15? – Accounts Payable

    What’s New in SMB 15? – Accounts Payable An Overview of Accounts Payable Changes Sage has stepped up the frequency of product upgrades. Many Master Builder users are running version 14. With the release of version 15 at the beginning of 2010, there were several significant changes to various modules and quarterly payroll reports. As […]

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  • July 26, 2010

    The Impact of Voiding Payroll Records Across Periods

    The Impact of Voiding Payroll Records Across Periods Applies to : Master Builder 11.x and earlier, 12.x, 13.x, 14.x, 15.x Some of our clients have a hard accounting period close. That is, once an accounting period has been closed, there are no additional corrections or transactions allowed to that period. In the case of payroll, […]

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  • June 11, 2010

    Making a Quick Backup of Master Builder Data

    Making a Quick Backup of Master Builder Data Updated 12/5/12 Applies to : Master Builder 11.x and earlier, 12.x, 13.x, 14.x, 15.x, 16.x, 17.x, 18.x Sometimes it is useful to have a backup of a Master Builder data set that is independent of the system backups. For instance, when we close the books for a […]

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