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  • What's new in Sage 50 CA version 2022.3?

    What's new in Sage 50 CA version 2022.3?

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    Your summer update for Sage 50 CA is here!  As of June 20th, 2022, look for a notification when shutting down your software about the available update. We recommend that you agree to install the update at that time. For instructions on how to download and install your product update, please refer to this article and review our Product and Tax updates tips.

    If you already have the Sage 50 CA version 2022 open,  ️ make a…

    • 21 Jun 2022
  • Accessing Sage 50 CA what's new documentation by version

    Accessing Sage 50 CA what's new documentation by version

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    The below content was updated on June 16, 2022 to include 2022 resource links.

    Looking for documentation on Sage 50's feature changes throughout the years? After a few recent requests for access to older release documents for Sage 50 CA, we've organized them here for you below. These files can be found on the Knowledgebase articles (aka KBs) for release downloads, however, older ones for no longer supported versions…

    • 16 Jun 2022
  • Adjusting font size for Sage 50 CA

    Adjusting font size for Sage 50 CA

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    Is the font, character sizing in your Sage 50 Canadian Edition small and difficult to read, even if you enlarge the characters in Windows? Below we'll go over what you can do to increase font size within the Sage 50 program. Note that there is no direct setting in the software to adjust font size.
     
    Sage 50 sizes font based on the resolution set for your screen in Windows' settings. KB 59806 shares a link to this…

    • 6 Jun 2022
  • Sage 50 CA and Foreign Currency Exchange Rates

    Sage 50 CA and Foreign Currency Exchange Rates

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    Do you work with multiple currencies and need your accounting software to update foreign exchange rates automatically?

    Sage 50 CA & Foreign Exchange rates

    You may have noticed that Sage 50 CA requires a manual update of foreign exchange rates. Currently, Sage does not endorse any foreign currency live feeds for use in Sage 50 but we have put together KB 115567, with a listing of suggested websites you can use to get…

    • 26 May 2022
  • Business Continuity Planning: Creating a disaster recovery plan for your business

    Business Continuity Planning: Creating a disaster recovery plan for your business

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    Plan and prepare for the unplanned. In addition to the importance of reducing GHG emissions in getting to Net Zero; emergency planning should also be top of mind. A scout mentality allows for agility and more efficient recovery from disaster.
    Our team has seen firsthand the impacts on small and medium businesses from the fires and floods in 2021. Below are our top suggestions for protecting and preserving your business…

    • 4 May 2022
  • Protecting yourself from becoming an unsuspecting victim of financial fraud

    Protecting yourself from becoming an unsuspecting victim of financial fraud

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    DeneshS

    The below was updated on April 20, 2022

    There is an abundance of security risks on the internet and on the phones. Scammers are known to impersonate organizations such as Revenue Canada, Microsoft or even your bank and tell you stories to get you scared. The process of convincing someone of facts that are not true is a type of social engineering. What is social engineering? Social engineering is defined as the manipulation…

    • 20 Apr 2022
  • Cyber Security and Sage 50 CA

    Cyber Security and Sage 50 CA

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    The 8th layer of cyber security is humans; it's also a great podcast  which tells us that human error is the main way that organizations get compromised. To lead cyber security awareness well, you need to understand things like marketing, communication, psychology, human behaviour and so much more.

    Yet there's a gap between intentions and behaviour. Security awareness doesn't equate to security behaviour. There's often…

    • 14 Apr 2022
  • Sage 50 CA setup on a M1 MacBook Pro using Parallels to run Windows 11

    Sage 50 CA setup on a M1 MacBook Pro using Parallels to run Windows 11

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    Its' been some time since our 2016 blog on how to get Sage 50 to work on a MAC. Over the next weeks, we'll review some of the most popular options for virtual Microsoft Windows Systems.  Virtualization software mimics the hardware of a PC which enables MACs to run PC-based software like Sage 50. Below, you'll find a breakdown of getting Sage 50 CA version 2022 to work on an M1 MacBook Pro from late 2020 which was…

    • 30 Mar 2022
  • Signing Up & Migrating Data from Sage 50 CA to Sage HR and Payroll

    Signing Up & Migrating Data from Sage 50 CA to Sage HR and Payroll

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    Do you want to manage your organization's Payroll from a pure cloud solution while working remotely?  Are you currently a Sage 50 CA or Sage Accounting / SBCA user? Or is your business growing and you're looking for a software solution that includes Accounting, Payroll, and HR in one system? Do you have as few as one employee?
    We have launched Sage Payroll and Sage HR (for the Sage RH French page see here) in…

    • 2 Mar 2022
  • Sage 50 CA Common Questions (EN & FR Article Links)

    Sage 50 CA Common Questions (EN & FR Article Links)

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    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:

    • Installation
    • Payroll
    • Product & Tax Updates
    • Reports & Forms
    • Year End CheckLists

    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…

    • 14 Feb 2022
  • Part 2 of 2: Driving Climate Action through Small Business

    Part 2 of 2: Driving Climate Action through Small Business

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    In part 1 of this series,  we looked at where to start Small Business Climate Action for the tracking of carbon emissions (GHGs). Now we'll explore tips for successful emissions data gathering by SMBs.

    Tips for Successful Emissions Data Gathering by SMBs

    The typical first step by corporates has been to send suppliers detailed questionnaires about their carbon emissions and other data that corporates want to aggregate…

    • 26 Jan 2022
  • Available Free Sage 50 Training Options. Plus, 40% promo code for paying.

    Avril Zanato
    Avril Zanato

    Available Free Sage 50 Training Options. Plus, 40% promo code for paying. 

    Whether you are a professional, have experience with Sage products, or are just starting, we have a course just for you.  We also understand finding the time to learn can be challenging.

    Our range of anytime learning courses are “bite-size,” instructor-narrated videos showing step-by-step how to perform tasks in your Sage 50 software. They…

    • 5 Jan 2022
  • Part 1 of 2: Driving Climate Action through Small Business

    Part 1 of 2: Driving Climate Action through Small Business

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    Capital markets are now paying more attention to the climate risk of large companies. But to be inclusive and achieve the targets, what about the smaller players, who are vital parts of local and global economies?

    "The most important right we have is the right to be responsible" - Gerald Amos

    Although COP 26 has come and gone, Sage recently launched a whitepaper, produced in collaboration with @ACCA_UK @ICCWBO…

    • 29 Dec 2021
  • Sage 50 CA 2022.1 Product Update & How to approach Year End Payroll

    Sage 50 CA 2022.1 Product Update & How to approach Year End Payroll

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    Your Sage 50 CA year end update is coming soon! This News and Alert announcement shared that the 2022.1 Product Update will start releasing to customers on or after December 28th.  To help keep you up-to-date and compliant, this product update will include any required federal and provincial payroll tax changes for January 1, 2022. 

    Handling Year End Payroll

    Will your last payroll run of the year stretch into 2022? My colleague…

    • 15 Dec 2021
  • Need help? Here's our top 5 tips for the 2021 update & year-end season

    Need help? Here's our top 5 tips for the 2021 update & year-end season

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    Updates are in the air and coming to a Sage product near you.

    It's a tough job to keep data secure and software packages compliant and online. To keep fires   manageable, here are some pro tips for approaching year-end and your software updates.

    TIP #1: Make use of the Sage Year-End Center!

    If you haven’t been to the Sage Year-End Center yet,   ️Watch our Year-End Center video overview  and see all the awesome features…

    • 24 Nov 2021
  • Sage 50 CA new user or refresher resources

    Sage 50 CA new user or refresher resources

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    Got new employees or do your colleagues need a refresher on how to use your organization's apps for their workflow? Technology can be complex, let alone accounting concepts. This is why, Sage 50 users have a number of resources available.

    Below is how to access some top free and or paid training resources by our Sage University team.

    • Learn the Basics: www.sageu.com/Sage50CA

    How to access this training?

    Log onto…

    • 10 Nov 2021
  • How to adjust opening balances after exiting History Mode in Sage 50 CA

    How to adjust opening balances after exiting History Mode in Sage 50 CA

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    We're coming up on year end and many of you may be working to update transaction entries into your Sage 50 CA company database. Have you been working in Sage 50 CA a few months, exited History Mode and realized that your opening balances need adjusting? The below details should answer your burning questions.

    Note: When you create your company in Sage 50 CA, you will be in history mode. In this mode, you can enter…

    • 25 Oct 2021
  • Which version of Sage 50 is best for international use, the Canadian or U.S. version?

    Which version of Sage 50 is best for international use, the Canadian or U.S. version?

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    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…

    • 13 Oct 2021
  • Sage 50 CA: What's new in version 2022.0? 5 things to know

    Sage 50 CA: What's new in version 2022.0? 5 things to know

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    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:

    • On-plan Quantum - Oct 5
    • On-plan Premium - Oct 7
    • On-plan…
    • 29 Sep 2021
  • Windows 11 and Windows 365, will these work for Sage 50 CA?

    Windows 11 and Windows 365, will these work for Sage 50 CA?

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    PC users are getting more options! Below are some details on recent and upcoming releases from Microsoft and what users of Sage 50 CA versions 2021 and upcoming 2022 (more details still to come) can expect.

    Windows 11: What can Sage 50 CA users expect?

    What we know so far is that Microsoft plans to release Windows 11 to the general public on October 5, 2021.  Windows 11 is the successor to Windows 10, released in 2015 and…

    • 15 Sep 2021
  • Are you new to Sage 50 and don’t know where to start?

    Avril Zanato
    Avril Zanato

    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…

    • 5 Jul 2021
  • What's new in Sage 50 CA version 2021.2?

    What's new in Sage 50 CA version 2021.2?

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    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:

    • Quantum with plan - June 17
    • Premium with plan - June 21
    • Pro with plan - June 22

    The version 2021.2 will include…

    • 21 Jun 2021
  • Sage Intelligence's integration for Sage 50 CA is being retired

    Sage Intelligence's integration for Sage 50 CA is being retired

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    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.

    What alternative solutions are available?

    A 3rd party solution is available…

    • 3 May 2021
  • Sage 50—Canadian Edition Business Care Platinum Customers! Book support callbacks online!

    Sage 50—Canadian Edition Business Care Platinum Customers! Book support callbacks online!

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    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:

    1. You are entitled to first-class phone support and convenient appointment scheduling, especially during periods of heavy call volumes.
    2. You have the ability to schedule a support call-back at your convenience…
    • 7 Apr 2021
  • Add or Update a Credit Card on Sage's Customer Portal

    Add or Update a Credit Card on Sage's Customer Portal

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    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…

    • 8 Jan 2021
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