Sage Updates

We keep up to speed with Sage software developments so you don't have to.  We have summarised the latest and most important updates below.  If you are unsure if these updates apply to you or your clients, please call us and we will be more than happy to help.

If you do need to update or upgrade your system, please contact us and our technicians can support you over the phone or by directly logging on to your PC .

For more information, please call us on 08442 459 100 or click here to sumit an enquiry.

 

Update 1 - Sage 50 2008
Update 2 - Sage Line 50 V.10
Update 3 - ACT! V.6 (or below)
Update 4 - Sage Payroll V.10
Update 5 - VAT Rate Changes

 

Update 1
Important new software update now available for
Sage 50 accounts 2008.

Important Note : This update should only be installed if you are using Sage 50 Accounts 2008 version V14.0.12.153 or V14.0.13.154

Sage 50 Accounts 2008 Update 1 addresses a number of issues including:

• Error drilling down on archived VAT returns
• Check Data speed improvements
• Budget report showing the incorrect period figure
• Invoices losing the updated flag when memorised
• Advanced Budget Months 1-6 report includes forecast figures
• Error when submitting a subcontractor with a forward slash (/) in the supplier 
  account reference

You can access this update by going to: (weblinks/Sage Software Updates) on the top menu bar of Sage 50 2008

Contact Ashgoal for support or advise on running this update or any other Sage issue you may have.  Call us on 08442 459 100 or  click here. 

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Update 2
Sage Line 50 V.10 end of life (31st July 2008). 
Sage Accounts V.10 customers can upgrade to Sage 50 Accounts 2008 and get a discount of 20% off their upgrade now.

Offer available until 31st July 2008.

Which version does this apply to? 
The Software Lifecycle policy will apply from 1 May 2008 to Sage Line 50 and Instant Accounts version V.10.

Why?
Sage believe that using the latest software is the best way for them to help you run your business effectively. By concentrating their resources on looking forward, they can help your business move forward too.

When will support be withdrawn?
Support will be withdrawn for Sage Line 50 and Instant Accounts Version 10 as follows:
• You will not be able to buy a new SageCover contract for Sage Line 50 or Instant
  Accounts version 10 on or after 1st May 2008.
• Customers whose existing annual SageCover contract expires before 30
  September 2009 may renew their contract for one further year.
• Customers whose existing annual SageCover contract expires on or after 30
  September 2009 will be offered no further support or renewal contracts.
• All technical support for Sage Line 50 and Instant Accounts version 10.xx will end on
  30 September 2010.

What this means for you
This doesn't mean that your software will stop working. You can still continue to use it. It's just no longer practical for Sage to continue offering support, updates and upgrades.

From 30 September 2010, Sage won’t be able to answer any questions you have about Sage Line 50 or Instant Accounts version 10.

From 31 July 2008, all upgrade pricing for this version will be removed. If you wish to upgrade after this date, the full RRP will be charged. 

Speak to Ashgoal to upgrade now and receive a 20% discount
with free remote support from our Sage engineers.

From 30 September 2010, you may not be able to directly upgrade this version to the latest version of software. This means that in the future, if you choose to buy a new version of your software, your data may need to be transferred manually.

If you or your clients are unsure about upgrading, we can help- contact us to find out about FREE support during July. Call 08442 459 100 or click here. 

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Update 3
Withdrawal of Sale / Support for Act! V6 or below (30th Sept).

As of 30th September 2008, Sage (UK) Limited is adopting a policy of no longer supporting any ACT! Version 6 or below.

This means that Sage will no longer provide technical support for specific versions as they are more than 4 years old and are not tested on the latest operating systems.

A withdrawl of Sale / Support Policy enables you to take advantage of the latest technology and allows Sage to focus resources on improving the quality of it’s products and support.

Supported versions of ACT!
If you are using one of the following versions, Sage will continue to offer additional licenses and Sage Cover contracts until further notice.:
ACT! V.7
ACT! V.8 or
ACT! 2007 (V.9)
 

If you are using an older version of ACT! (V.6 or below) to continue receiving support and updates you will need to upgrade to the latest version ACT! 2008.  To find out more about the new features and to download a brochure click here

Conctact Ashgoal now to buy ACT! 2008 and receive FREE installation support- call 08442 459 100 or click here. 

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Update 4
Sage Payroll v10. 
Upgrade to Sage 50 Payroll 2008 now for 10% discount (30 June 2008)

The Software Lifecycle policy will apply from 6 April 2008 to Sage Payroll Version 10.xx.

When will support be withdrawn?
Support will be withdrawn for Sage Payroll version 10 as follows:
• You will not be able to buy a new SageCover contract for Sage Payroll version 10 on
  or after 6 April 2008.
• Customers whose existing annual SageCover contract expires on or before 6 April
  2008 may renew their contract for one further year. 
• Customers whose existing annual SageCover contract expires after 6 April 2008
  may renew their contract on a pro-rata basis until 5 April 2009.
• All technical support for Sage Payroll version 10.xx will end on 5 April 2009. 

What this means for you
This doesn't mean that your software will stop working. You can still continue to use it. It's just no longer practical for Sage to continue offering support, updates and upgrades.

From 5 April 2009, Sage will not be able to answer any questions you have about Sage Payroll version 10 and they will not be sending out legislative updates for your software for next year's Payroll Year End.

Installing a Payroll Year End update is the best way to enter updates to comply with new legislation, however you can still make the relevant changes manually.

From 30 June 2008, all upgrade pricing for this version will be removed. If you wish to upgrade after this date, the full RRP will be charged.

From 5 April 2009, you will not be able to upgrade this version of software. This means that in the future, if you choose to buy a new version of your software, your data will need to be transferred manually.

Upgrade to Sage 50 Payroll 2008 now for 10% discount
Call now on 08442 459 100 or click here.

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Update 5
VAT Rate Changes (1st Dec 2008).

On Monday 1st December 2008 the new VAT code changes come into effect.  This means that your accounts software will need to be updated to reflect these changes.

This means that for any sales of standard-rated goods or services that take place on or after 1 December 2008, providers should charge VAT at the new rate of 15%.

Only standard-rated sales are affected. There are no changes to sales that are zero-rated or reduced-rated for VAT. Similarly, there are no changes to the VAT exemptions.

The 15% rate will remain until 31st December 2009, and from 1 January 2010 it will revert to 17.5%.

Click here to download a 'how to' document for Sage 50

 
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