Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence FAQs

Thank you for your interest in Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence. Please find answers to commonly asked questions below.

• What are the biggest differences between Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence Standard and Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence Advanced?
• Can reports created using Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence Advanced be viewed or modified with Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence Standard?
• How much does Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence cost?
• What reports are included with Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence?
• Which versions and editions of Sage Simply Accounting is Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence compatible with?

• How can I try Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence before purchasing?

• I am a Sage Simply Accounting customer with multiple users on Sage Simply Accounting, how many Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence user licenses should I purchase?
• I have Sage Simply Accounting Enterprise with 10-user licenses. Do I have to purchase Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence for all 10 users?
• I have Sage Simply Accounting Premium with 4-user licenses. Can I buy Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence for only 2 users?
• I have Sage Simply Accounting Enterprise with 5-user licenses. Can I buy Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence for only 2 users?
• Can I have a mix of Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence Standard and Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence Advanced user licenses?

• Does Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence work with Microsoft^® Excel^® 2003, 2007, and 2010?
• How is Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence different from Microsoft^® Excel^® and Sage Simply Accounting?

• Is there a support plan for Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence?
• What type of training is available to help me make the most of Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence?

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What are the biggest differences between Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence Standard and Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence Advanced?

Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence Advanced delivers all the benefits found in Sage Simply Accounting Standard plus the following:

• Access to all the database fields in Sage Simply Accounting
• Create, modify and run reports on multiple Sage Simply Accounting companies
• Connect to non Sage Simply Accounting databases to create, modify, and run reports on Sage Simply Accounting and non Sage Simply Accounting data

Can reports created using Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence Advanced be viewed or modified with Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence Standard?

In most cases, reports created using Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence Advanced can be viewed or modified by using Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence Standard. However, reports that are created on multiple Sage Simply Accounting companies or on non-Sage Simply Accounting databases can only be viewed or modified by Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence Advanced.

How much does Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence cost?

Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence Standard starts at $300 and Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence Advanced starts at $600 for up to 5-user licenses. Please contact a sales representative at 1-888-261-9610 for additional pricing info for additional user licenses.

1. The renewal cost of Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence is around 40% of the first time cost.
2. In most cases, you are not required to match your Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence licenses with your Sage Simply Accounting licenses.
3. The maximum number of Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence user licenses you could purchase equals the number of Sage Simply Accounting user licenses you own.

What reports are included with Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence?

There are 17 standard Microsoft^® Excel^® based reporting templates included with Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence. For a detailed description of each, click here.

Which versions and editions of Sage Simply Accounting is Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence compatible with?

Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence is available for Sage Simply Accounting 2010 (release C or higher), Sage Simply Accounting 2011, and Sage Simply Accounting 2012. It is not available in previous versions.

Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence is only available for Sage Simply Accounting Premium, Enterprise or Accountants' Editions. It is not available in Sage Simply Accounting First Step or Pro.

How can I try Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence before purchasing?

There is a free 30-day trial version of Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence built into all compatible versions of Sage Simply Accounting Premium, Enterprise or Accountants' Editions. For information on how to use this trial, click here.

Users who do not have Sage Simply Accounting or have a version/edition that is incompatible with Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence can:

• Download a trial version of Sage Simply Accounting Premium. This includes a trial version of Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence.
• View video demonstrations of Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence through the Resource Centre.
• Contact us at 1-888-261-9610 to set up a live demonstration.

I am a Sage Simply Accounting customer with multiple users on Sage Simply Accounting, how many Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence user licenses should I purchase?

The user licensing scheme of Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence is designed to give you flexibility. In most cases, you are not required to match your Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence licenses with your Sage Simply Accounting licenses. This flexibility gives you the option to buy the number of Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence licenses that are applicable to your business needs.

The chart below will help you to understand the number of Sage Simply Accounting intelligence user licenses that you can purchase to run on your Sage Simply Accounting software.

I have Sage Simply Accounting Enterprise with 10-user licenses. Do I have to purchase Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence for all 10 users?

As shown in the table above, you are not required to purchase Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence for all of your Sage Simply Accounting users. In this example, you have the option to purchase Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence for 5 or 10 users.

I have Sage Simply Accounting Premium with 4-user licenses. Can I buy Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence for only 2 users?

As shown in the table above, you are not required to purchase Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence for all of your Sage Simply Accounting users. In this example, you have the option to purchase Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence for 2 or 4 users.

I have Sage Simply Accounting Enterprise with 5-user licenses. Can I buy Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence for only 2 users?

No, the minimum number of Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence user license available for you to purchase is 5 users.

Can I have a mix of Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence Standard and Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence Advanced user licenses?

No, all users must be on Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence Standard or all users must be on Sage Simply Accounting Advanced.

Does Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence work with Microsoft Excel 2003, 2007, and 2010?

Yes. Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence is compatible with Microsoft Excel 2003, 2007, and 2010.

How is Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence different from Microsoft^® Excel^® and Sage Simply Accounting?

Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence is a comprehensive reporting program, that allows you to access all your business information in one centralized location. Microsoft Excel provides an easy-to-use interface and Sage Simply Accounting reporting gives you access to all your financial, sales, inventory, payroll and projects information. Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence takes the best of both these worlds and combines them into one complete business intelligence product, making it easier to access and interpret your business information - so that you can focus on making better and faster business decisions.

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Is there a support plan for Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence?

If you are a current Sage Business Care Silver or Gold subscriber, then you automatically have support coverage for Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence. If not, then you may subscribe to Sage Business Care when you purchase Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence.

What type of training is available to help me make the most of Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence?

There are many training resources to help you learn Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence. Please check out the
Sage Simply Accounting Resource Centre.

The Sage Simply Accounting Resource Centre is a centralized place where you can find all the resources for Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence. There are free videos that instruct you on how to use Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence, a Getting Started Manual, a set of Product Tips and Tricks, and also a link to the Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence forum, where you can share and receive tips and tricks from report writing experts. Also, all customers who purchase Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence receive a complimentary Microsoft^® Excel^® training course. For information on this or other Sage training courses, please refer to Sage University for more details.

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For more information about Sage Simply Accounting Intelligence, please visit www.SimplyAccounting.com/Intelligence or contact the Sage Simply Accounting team at 1-888-261-9610.