Farewell Great Plains! Dynamics GP is retiring, are you ready for Business Central?
End of life for Dynamics GP is approaching, it’s a great time to migrate to Business Central and future-proof your financial operations.
As Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains Accounting Software) prepares to clock out for good, now is the perfect time to make the move to Dynamics 365 Business Central. With Dynamics GP’s end-of-life fast approaching, it’s essential to upgrade to a cloud-based ERP solution designed for modern financial management.
Get a Free* Business Central Cloud Migration Assessment
How does it work?
Discover the many benefits of moving your existing Dynamics on-premises system to the cloud in an interactive workshop. Our team will then assess your on-premises Dynamics system’s functionality, technical setup, and customisations. You’ll then receive an actionable report with recommendations to guide your move to Business Central.
*Free for eligible Dynamics on-premises customers.
Say goodbye to these common challenges with Dynamics GP.
Complicated Bank Reconciliation
GP users often find this process manual and time-consuming, requiring complex reconciliations between bank statements and ledgers. Business Central automates bank reconciliation, reducing errors and speeding up the process.
Cumbersome Year-End Closing
Closing books in GP can be cumbersome, with multiple steps required for each module. Business Central simplifies year-end processes, allowing for faster, more efficient closings across all financial modules.
Manual Accounts Payable and Receivable
Managing vendor payments and customer invoices can be challenging, especially when reconciling overdue balances in GP. Business Central streamlines AP/AR with automated workflows for payment approvals and reminders, saving time and reducing errors.
Basic Analytical Reporting
GP users often struggle to generate granular financial reports for projects or departments. Business Central’s dimensions feature allows easy tracking and reporting across various categories without complex setups.
Manual Fixed Asset Management
Tracking depreciation and tax calculations in GP requires manual intervention, leading to inefficiencies. Business Central automates asset management, ensuring up-to-date records and accurate depreciation calculations.
Analysis Mode: Watch this great feature in action.
Need a good reason to migrate from Great Plains to Business Central? See Analysis Mode in action. For organisations upgrading from Dynamics GP, this feature alone can save significant time and provide a smoother reporting experience.
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Benefits of migrating from Great Plains accounting software to Dynamics 365 Business Central
Cloud-Native ERP
Say goodbye to Great Plains Accounting Software and reduce your reliance on physical infrastructure. Business Central offers scalable, cloud-based deployment and cost efficiency.
Granular Financial Tracking
Track transactions with dimensions instead of expanding your chart of accounts, offering more flexibility than Dynamics GP’s chart-based reporting.
Enhanced Reporting and Insights
Leverage real-time analytics with Power BI, providing better financial reporting than Dynamics GP can offer.
Compliance & Localisation
Business Central comes pre-configured for Australia and New Zealand, making it easier to stay compliant with local tax regulations (like GST or PAYG).
Need more reasons to make the move? Dynamics GP vs Business Central comparison table 2024
Dynamics GP
Business Central
Support
Dynamics GP
End of life announced: Mainstream support ends April 2025, with extended support until 2028.
Business Central
24/7 access to Microsoft's online support resources and experts to assist with technical issues, configurations, and best practices. Users can also access a network of certified Microsoft partners who offer implementation, consulting, and managed services in your region.
Deployment
Dynamics GP
On-premises, costly infrastructure upgrades.
Business Central
Cloud-native, no server maintenance needed, instant scalability.
Reporting
Dynamics GP
Basic reporting capabilities, requires manual customisation for advanced needs.
Business Central
Advanced financial reporting features including real-time, AI-driven insights with Power BI, built-in dashboards, and customised reports on dimensions, departments, or projects.
Scalability
Dynamics GP
Hardware-dependent, expensive scaling.
Business Central
Effortlessly scalable in the cloud, with pricing that grows with your business.
Integration with Microsoft 365
Dynamics GP
Limited Office 365 integration (requires add-ons).
Business Central
Seamless integration with Office 365, including Outlook, Excel, and Power BI, allowing direct actions from emails (e.g., generating invoices in Outlook), and data manipulation in Excel.
Automation and AI
Dynamics GP
Manual processes, limited automation features.
Business Central
AI and Automation are embedded natively, automating tasks such as invoice creation, bank reconciliation, and financial forecasting, while offering predictive analytics for better decision-making.
Data Access & Collaboration
Dynamics GP
Difficult to access real-time data across devices, requires VPN or local access.
Business Central
Accessible from anywhere with any device, cloud-based data sharing, enabling real-time collaboration through Teams and other Microsoft 365 apps.
Customisation
Dynamics GP
Requires third-party add-ons for advanced customisation.
Business Central
Built-in customisation tools with Power Apps and Power Automate, enabling low-code workflow creation and integration with external systems.
Dynamics GP to Business Central migration service provider in Australia & New Zealand
Comprehensive Data Migration
Your historical financial data, including all ledgers, is safely migrated from Great Plains accounting software to ensure no disruption in your financial reporting when you move to Business Central.
Seamless Transition & Rapid Implementation
We configure Business Central to fit your accounting workflows, eliminating the limitations of Dynamics GP, while optimising your financial operations. We work directly with your finance team to reduce downtime and learning curves.
Training
Our team provides targeted training sessions to get your accounting team up to speed on Business Central’s capabilities, ensuring they can leverage features like automated approvals, multi-dimensional reporting, and in-depth financial analytics.
Ongoing Support & Managed Services:
After migrating from Microsoft Dynamics GP to Business Central, we offer tailored services enabling continuous optimisation and support that grows with your business.
Why choose Walkerscott as your trusted Dynamics 365 partner?
Walkerscott is a Certified Microsoft Solutions Partner with deep expertise in migrating businesses from Microsoft Dynamics GP to Business Central.
Our local team specialises in seamless deployments across Australia and New Zealand, offering unmatched functional knowledge and best practice configurations for tax, reporting, compliance, and critical integrations. Leverage our expertise to ensure a smooth, secure transition.
Book a consultation today and begin your journey from Dynamics GP to Business Central with a trusted team that makes migration effortless and risk-free.