Project Accounting I 

Overview:  This course will provide students the information needed to understand and use the Projects module in Microsoft Dynamics Ax. 
Course Duration:  2 Days. 
Course Format:  Instructor Led. 
Course Prerequisites:  Participants should have basic Windows navigation skills and Project Accounting Principles. 
Course Audience:  
Exam:   MB6-504 
Course Cost:  TBA 
 
Course Outline:

Chapter 1: Project Setup

This chapter focuses on project setup procedures. In this chapter we will configure an project group, and set parameters. Students also learn how to set up internal projects and invoice projects for external projects. Also discussed is how to define ledger posting accounts for projects and pricing setup for invoice projects. Students also learn how to set up and use posting journals to maintain records. 

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Set up project parameters.
  • Create internal and invoice projects.
  • Create posting journals.
  • Set up categories and category groups.

Chapter 2: Project Setup Options

This chapter defines project hierarchies and discusses the project copy wizard. Students learn how to sort project information and set up project periods. Students get the chance to explore the project activities and other project setup options.

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Define Project Hierarchies.
  • Use the Copy Wizard.
  • Set up activities for projects.
  • Set up project periods.

Chapter 3: Registering and Adjusting Project Transactions

This chapter introduces students to the transactions in the project module. Entering and adjusting transactions is an important part of project tracking. In this chapter students learn about all necessary aspects of transaction processing.

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Enter project transactions from a journal or the Web.
  • Enter and adjust project transactions.
  • Enter fee transactions for time and material projects.

Chapter 4: Invoicing Projects

This chapter familiarises students with the ideas behind invoicing projects and the process involved. In this chapter students learn everything they need to invoice a project. Students also learn how to post an on-account invoice and set up invoicing for customers.

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Set up project invoicing.
  • Create, adjust and post invoices.
  • Invoice On-Account invoices.
  • Create invoice proposals for time & material projects.
  • Invoice projects.

Chapter 5: Budgets, Forecasts and Estimates

This chapter introduces the concepts of budgeting, forecasting and estimating in the project module. The ability to establish and track against forecasts is a critical business success factor. In this chapter students learn how to estimate, forecast, and budget for projects

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Set up forecast models.
  • Enter forecasts and transfer these to sales, item or purchase forecasts.
  • Allocate on forecasts.

Chapter 6: Project Quotations

This chapter demonstrates the project quotation functionality in the Project module. The project quotation is used by the sales force when quoting and forecasting a potential project. Students learn how to create a quotation and how to transfer it into a forecast for a new or existing project.

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Create a project quotation.
  • Use the project quotation to create a forecast for an existing or new project.

Chapter 7: Project Inquiries and Reports

This chapter takes students through the available inquiries and reports in the project module. The ability to access valuable information from the accounting system is very important to project analysis. In this chapter students learn the various ways of accessing project information through reports, inquiring, OLAP and other features.

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • View and report on registered transactions.
  • Report on forecasts and revenue.
  • Use the Microsoft® Excel integration.
  • Describe the Microsoft OLAP integration.

Chapter 8: Time Scheduling

This chapter introduces the concepts and functionality of the time scheduling routine in the Project module. The ability to schedule labor is very important to project management. In this chapter students learn how to create a time schedule, forecast hours and display reserved capacity.

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Set up work centers.
  • Understand the Gantt chart.
  • Manage scheduling options.
  • Reschedule hours.

Chapter 9: Internal Cost Project

This chapter describes the accounting principles involved with running the three internal project types. Because, at least periodically, projects will not involve invoicing a customer, internal projects must be used. In this chapter, all three types of internal projects are covered.

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Describe and set up the three internal project types.

Chapter 10: Basic Time and Material Project

This chapter describes the accounting principles involved with running a simple time and material project.

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Describe and set up a basic time & material project.

Chapter 11: Basic Fixed Price Project

This chapter describes the accounting principles involved with running a simple fixed price project.

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Describe and set up a basic fixed price project.