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Learn the pros and cons of credit card clearing accounts and provide step by step instructions on how to set one up in your MIP system.

Learn how to correct an AP invoice with ease and also to be able to reference the steps in the future.

Learn how to set up the Entry Dates table and use it to your advantage when closing months in MIP.

Have you had instances where you had to create multiple vendors? Learn how to clean up your vendor list by merging them into one record with multiple addresses.

Learn how locking and unlocking reconciliations affect entries on the Suspense Items tab in MIP.

In this tip, we will explain what a segment is, as well as the type and how each segment is used.

Do you process accrued expenses, accrued revenues, or other adjusting type entries in Abila MIP?  MIP has a feature that will automatically create the reversing ...

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Learn how to save time and make your work more efficient.

Learn the steps to take to get your MIP report to fit on one page.

Managing multiple accounts can be tricky. Keep reading to find out how to transfer balances from one fund to another.

MIP has a budget worksheet wizard that will allow you to follow a few simple steps and create a new version of last year's budget to meet this year's requirements.

Learn how you can find an amount, even if you have no other information like a vendor number, General Ledger code, or transaction date.

Do you attach supporting documentation to AP invoices in MIP? Did you know that you can complete this even after the invoice has been posted? ...

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If you regularly run MIP™ reports, you're going to want to see this tip!

Learn how MIP can automatically split entries using distribution codes.

Is the Check Register not providing you with enough detail? Try out this report next time.

Recurring entries are powerful and a great way to gain efficiency.  But how do you set one up and what happens if you need to stop it early? 

Learn how to copy/reverse documents and sessions in MIP Fund Accounting.

Want to make your budgeting process even easier? Learn how to take the next step in modifying a copied budget.

Enter the wrong starting check number or misfeed the checks in the printer? We have all been there.  Check out this tip for help fixing mistakes that occur with Payroll and Accounts Payable checks.

Learn how to view MIP™ screens more easily.

Do you filter reports in MIP? Are you aware of the 'Like' and 'In' Operators? These are useful when filtering information by means other than ...

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Learn the various ways to retrieve attachments in MIP.

Abila MIP Fund Accounting has 4 ways of recording a check.  The method chosen will depend on whether the item is in AP and whether ...

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Learn how a simple setting can improve the response time when selecting AP invoices in MIP Fund Accounting.

Learn more about what this technology could look like in your organization.

Vendor defaults are helpful when you have a vendor that uses the same General Ledger and/or Chart of Accounts coding. It will pre-populate certain accounts once you begin an entry. 

Learn three simple steps to email invoices in MIP Fund Accounting.

MIP defaults allow you to pre-populate certain data entry fields in MIP, so that you don’t have to type or make a selection each time you input an entry. 

Find out how to use the Account Wizard in MIP.

Regarding the four dates on the various Report/Setup tabs: Most Abila MIP Fund Accounting financial reports allow you to report on Current Period and/or Current Year information by making the appropriate selection on the Contents tab.

So many report dates!  Why?  Cross-fiscal year reporting is one of the many benefits of Abila MIP Fund Accounting.  Learn how to use it in ...

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Are you confused about the date fields in MIP when entering transactions? Find out what each of the date fields represents in this software tip.

Learn about this useful feature in Microix to help your purchasing department make life much easier.

Learn about the two different dashboard interfaces that MIP Cloud offers which can be used simultaneously to complete various tasks.

Learn about some changes that will help ensure that your information is correct when it comes time to process your 1099’s.

Learn how you can compare and review unposted transactions in your Financial Statements prior to posting.

Learn how to run Data Integrity Checks for various modules that can be run individually or all at once.

Trying new things in MIP is exciting but can be stressful as you don't want to compromise your data.  Eliminate that fear by creating a copy of your database.

Learn how to void an accounts payable check voucher in MIP.

Vendors come and vendors go, but they don't have to be stuck on your vendor list once you are no longer doing business with them.

Learn how to enable budget checking feature to warn/prohibit if over budget.

Get a better understanding and build your confidence about entering date fields in MIP Fund Accounting Data Entry.

Learn how you can share your favorite folders with other Abila MIP users in your organization from Process Manager.

Stay current on all the important upgrades and updates for your MIP Fund Accounting software™.  Don't miss out on the most efficient and up to date versions of your software.

Follow the steps in this software tip on how to reverse a posted accounts receivable receipt or prepayment (ARC) in MIP. 

The AP/AR aging reports can present what appear to be inaccurate numbers. To analyze the financial picture that is painted it is important to understand how transactions are included in the report and with what date.

When the Accounts Receivable Billing Module is owned, it allows the user to create, print, and email the actual AR invoice to the customer. Without it, the user can only enter manual AR invoices, ARB’s into MIP. The steps in this software tip outline how to create a system-generated AR invoice through the MIP Fund Accounting Software.

Find out what you should know about a pay period leap year.

In the v2013 release of MIP Fund Accounting, vendors can now have multiple check addresses.  Learn how to use this new feature and clean up your current vendor list if you had to accommodate this with a workaround previously.

Learn how to make your organization more secure using the security updates from the latest release in MIP.

Updates in MIP are always installed on the server. Find out how, when and where.

Learn about the process of adding the cost of excess life insurance to an employee's W-2.

Are you having trouble with AR overpayments? Go through these three scenarios and their helpful steps. 

You have received a payment from a customer for an outstanding invoice. The steps in this software tip cover applying the payment to the invoice.