It may surprise you to know that both the U.S. and Canadian versions of Sage 50 are in demand by small businesses internationally. You read right, from Hong Kong to Panama and Nigeria these software versions are in demand.
The draw in interest may be Sage 50 CA's multicurrency abilities and bilingual French / English user interface. Though Sage 50 US has an English only user interface, the U.S. Dollar is the world's…
It's fall and time for updates! A product update (2022.0) will be available for accountants and bookkeepers using Sage 50cloud Accounting Accountant Edition product starting TODAY, September 29, 2021 . Regular users of Sage 50 Canadian Edition software with an active service plan can expect to see an in product prompt for the install of the update, starting:
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Are you new to Sage 50 and don’t know where to start? Then, we have the perfect learning package to help you get up and running in no time. Our “Learn the Basic” course will teach you how to install your Sage 50 product and navigate through the program. You will also learn how to create company files, set up customers, vendors, and employees. In addition, you will learn how to set up your general ledger… |
Summer updates are here for Sage 50 CA starting June 16, 2021! See this Sage University free on demand (link to French training is here) overview of the 2021.2 release for full details. We've highlighted the top things to know below.
Expect to see an in product prompt to update as of the following dates:
The version 2021.2 will include…
You have questions and we have loads of resources with answers organized for you! Be sure to check out the YEAR-END CENTER which also has Resources on:
We've compiled a list below as well, of common questions with resource links in English and French to make things easy.
If you'd like to do your own search, visit our resources at…
Sage 50cloud is retiring the Sage Intelligence Reporting Cloud solution on May 3, 2021. Keep in control of your business financials with a library of reports available within Sage 50cloud Canadian Edition.
IMPORTANT: Effective May 3, 2021, Sage Intelligence Reporting Cloud will be retired and no longer available. View the announcement of this here.
A 3rd party solution is available…
Looking for access to faster support? Book a call! Enhanced support is available for Platinum customers and Premium Sage Accountants Network (SAN) members with Priority Support.
The benefits of Enhanced Support are:
Have you received a service plan renewal notice and or a message about an expired credit card? The Sage Customer Portal lets you update an existing credit card's expiry date and or add a new credit card entirely.
To access the Sage Customer Portal go to: https://customers.sagenorthamerica.com/ Partners should log in at https://partners.sagenorthamerica.com/.
The primary contact of a client or partner account would…
Welcome to the end of 2020! Our 2021.1 release is straightforward, no new features have been added.
Note that you must install the 2021.1 update in order to print/e-file with updated T4, T4a, T5018, and RL-1 forms.
One of the best things about Sage 50 is that there's no limit to the amount of company databases that you can create and work with. A great feature if you're a busy entrepreneur! Curious about Sage 50 license options and what's included in the subscription? Lots is covered below to answer your questions about working online / offline with the software, add-ons, or the difference between the subscription or perpetual version…
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Sage is committed to your success. Whether you are a professional, have experience with Sage products, or are just starting out, our courses will help you contribute to your company’s overall success. Complimentary Training: To help you get started we have a range of complimentary training:
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Want a better way to track employee hours for payroll? Tired of hunting down staff and reminding them to log their hours worked? A solution may be to create a Time Slip Entry user in Sage 50 CA.
Every person working with your Sage 50 CA license should have their own user login. This enables better audit trail logging, allowing you to see which user has entered specific transactions.
Sage 50 CA offers two types of users…
Is the file you are currently working on updated to version 2020.2 and includes your most recent work but cannot be made available for Remote Data Access?
Is there another file already uploaded for the company, that you want to replace with your updated version?
Perhaps you've already tried going to File > Remote Data Access > Share company and seen the message:
If you get a pop message like the above saying…
Sage 50 CA - Multi-user collaboration through remote data access – Sage Drive (is now called Remote Data Access).
The new naming now properly represents the functionality of this feature. And allows you and your accountant, bookkeeper or co-workers to access real-time data and work simultaneously within Sage 50 from any location. Watch this short “Multi-User Remote Data Access ” video below to discover…
Each class is 2-hours and includes 1-year access to the eBook. The price is $99 per person per class.
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Company Setup Learn how to install Sage 50cloud Accounting, set up users & roles, customize the company & user settings, plus more. |
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General Ledger Learn basic bookkeeping & accounting concepts, how to set up or modify their Chart of Accounts, create miscellaneous transactions… |
We understand that you and your staff cannot always fit in traditional scheduled training. Our range of anytime learning courses (ATLs) are perfect and allow you to learn at your own time and pace.
Anytime learning courses include lessons that are “bite-size”, instructor-narrated videos showing step-by-step how to perform tasks in your Sage 50 software. Available 24/7 for one full year so you can view these…
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Sage is committed to your success. Whether you are a professional, have experience with Sage products, or are just starting out, our courses will help you contribute to your company’s overall success. Complimentary Get Started Training:
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Coming soon! A product update will be available for Sage 50 CA 2020 starting with the Accountant Edition on June 29, 2020. It'll be released to all other users June 30, 2020.
This release 2020.2 will include payroll tax updates for July 1, 2020, as well as, new exciting features. Read the read the Product Update document (PDF) for more details on what to do before you start processing payroll and or…
Does your machine have lots of old installs of Sage 50CA? Are you looking to wipe your system to "start" fresh? Below are resources on how to backup your data, wipe your system of Sage 50 install history and then re-install and restore your company data files.
Before removing Sage 50 CA software from your machine. You will want to backup any company database files which…
Sage has many resources to help you get the most value out of your Sage 50 Canadian Edition solution. Sometimes, however, having multiple options can be a little overwhelming. Now you can get quick access to all assets by remembering a single URL:
www.SageCity.com/Resources
Once you're on the site, select Canada as your country and then Sage 50 Accounting as your product to access a quick view of available resources…
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Sage wants to help our customers through this time by providing complimentary training. We've combed through our library of courses and have highlighted content we feel will be most relevant and beneficial. Complimentary Training: Please find the current Anytime Learning / eLearning complimentary options below:
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With the outbreak of COVID-19, we are focused on the wellbeing of our colleagues, families, customers and communities. Our thoughts go out to you and your families as we all balance navigating the challenging business environment, while taking steps to protect those we care for most.
In response to the impact of COVID-19, the government has announced plans for assisting small business during this extraordinary time. Below…
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It's been a very busy year end for most of you. Have you submitted T4s for your employees?
Here's the top 12 requested Sage Knowledgebase artices for the past 3 months that made up peak season 2019/2020.
Please see this blog for a list of useful articles on Sage 50's Common Questions.
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Unable to open company after 2020.1 update |
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Sage 50 CA requires full Windows access rights for update installations and data conversions. Even if Sage 50 CA is a cloud-connected software, it's still a classic desktop installation which is designed for and coded to the Windows platform. Fully cloud based software solutions don't require updates or manual installs. They benefit from shared resources (lowering your carbon…
