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News, ResourceWith the Aqilla Excel Add-in, the user can analyse live data, update reference data or import transactional data straight from an Excel worksheet into Aqilla. Because we know there are two different versions of MS Excel / Office, one for...
It’s time to modernise your approach to finance in insurance.
ResourceFrom reinsurance to life and from property to multi-line, finance managers within the insurance sector are facing numerous challenges in today’s digital economy. We recently published a blog which outlines some of the reasons insurance o...
Product Release: 1903
Product, Resource, Release NoteWe are delighted to launch of the latest version of Aqilla fit with MTD functionality. The March 2019 release of Aqilla (1903) sees a whole new range of features bringing forth new Making Tax Digital (MTD) functionality for automatically...
News: Aqilla officially recognised by HMRC as being ready and available to support Making Tax Digital
News, ResourceFor some time Aqilla’s VAT 100 report has produced the information required to file quarterly VAT returns either on paper or online and now, in accordance with MTD requirements, Aqilla clients can automatically provide HMRC with an updat...
VIDEO – Say Hello To Your New Cloud Accounting Solution
Resource, VideoAqilla is a modern cloud based accounting solution designed to suit the needs of mid-sized organisations, remotely and 24/7, saving money and time. We combine all the features and tools you need to be a successful finance professional....
Case Study: Charitable Organisation, Integrates Aqilla with SalesForce to Create Unique Payments System
Case Study, ResourceThe Thalidomide Trust’s Finance Director Jenny Tunbridge talks about the process of implementing Aqilla and how it’s reduced costs and increased efficiency at The Trust....
Product Release: 1812
Product, Resource, Release NoteWe are pleased to announce the launch of the latest version of Aqilla. This new feature provides key information about an account and enables the user to create diarised notes against the account. When a user creates a new note, the syst...
BLOG: Ready to support your “soft landing” into MTD
Blog, ResourceAqilla have officially been recognised as a software supplier with VAT compatible product in development and will certainly be ready to support customers well before the enforcement date....
E-book: Dispelling the (five) myths of accounting in the Cloud
E-Book, ResourceMonth or year end doesn’t have to be slow or difficult. Here is a best practice guide to the busiest times of the accounting and finance year with 5 tips to facilitate a quicker and more efficient period end. Thank you for downloading...
WEBINAR: Are finance professionals failing to keep up?
Resource, VideoThis webinar discusses the contributions that finance can make to save costs and increase productivity for a company. Understand: how the right tools can improve performance, the importance of integrating finance across the business...
Case Study: Expanding Insurance Group, PIB, chooses Aqilla to support Cloud strategy
Case Study, ResourcePIB’s Group Finance Manager Will O’Keeffe talks about how Aqilla has helped to standardise systems and increase the speed of deployment when new businesses join the group as well as support their Cloud strategy....
E-book: How Not For-Profit, Governmental and Third Sector Organisations can save time and money on their next RFP process
E-Book, ResourceThis handy guide describes the top 5 most common pitfalls organisations make when implementing new technology to save time and money, for cloud adoption or to drive digital transformation. Thank you for downloading our Ebook....
Case Study: City & Hackney GP Confederation Streamlines Project Accounting and Management Reports with Aqilla
Case Study, ResourceDirector of Finance and Information at City & Hackney GP Confederation speaks about why they chose Aqilla. Their 43 GP practices are responsible for delivering primary care services across the London Borough of Hackney and the...
E-book: 5 steps to a speedier month or year end
E-Book, ResourceMonth or year end doesn’t have to be slow or difficult. Here is a best practice guide to the busiest times of the accounting and finance year with 5 tips to facilitate a quicker and more efficient period end. Thank you for downloading...
Demonstration: Integrating, processing and loading data from another application into Aqilla
Resource, VideoCloud based accounting application integration using the API. Demonstration of integrating, processing and loading data from another application into Aqilla....
Product Release: 1810
Product, Resource, Release NoteWe are pleased to announce the launch of the latest version of Aqilla. This new feature provides key information about an account and enables the user to create diarised notes against the account. When a user creates a new note, the syst...
Case Study: Spotlight Reaps Business Rewards by Replacing Great Plains with Cloud-based Aqilla
Case Study, ResourceSpotlight’s CFO highlights the process of replacing the outdated, expensive and high-maintenance Great Plains accounting software with a Cloud-based Aqilla....
Case Study: Shard Capital Gains from Aqilla’s Rich Functionality and Low Price Point
Case Study, ResourceFrustrated with a lack of functionality and cumbersome reporting, the company’s CFO recognised the need for software which could provide a better way to manage the growing company’s accounting information and contribute valuable...
E-book: Switching From SunSystems? List Of Reasons Why You Should
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BLOG: Meeting the accounting challenges of Social Housing organisations
Blog, ResourceWith reduced costs, enhanced functionality, better access and no IT headaches. The adoption of Cloud solutions provide far more than just increased effectiveness, improved efficiency and lower monthly bills for today’s Housing organisations....
VIDEO: Top budgeting tips from Aqilla
Resource, VideoWatch this video for some for top tips on budgeting as well as seeing how the budgeting feature in Aqilla can help you!...
BLOG: How the right accounting and finance tools can help your company succeed
Blog, ResourceModern Business has changed. It isn’t about IT. It isn’t about software. It’s not even about you. It starts with your Customer. At its heart is your product and the market it addresses....
E-book: 10 Effective Ways to Make the Most of Excel Spreadsheets
ResourceWhether you use Excel as an extension to your finance system, or to share information with other people, it is important you consider the promises and pitfalls of this approach. Thank you for downloading our Ebook....
Demonstration – Submitting Expenses with Aqilla
Resource, VideoQuickly and easily submit expenses using Aqilla....
Case Study: How The Local Government Boundary Commission For England Use Aqilla To Improve Transparency
Case Study, ResourceWith an office relocation imminent, it was also time to move away from their outsourced back office arrangements and implement their own accounting system. The project team implemented cloud-based accounting software Aqilla, allowing...
Product Release: 1807
Product, Resource, Release NoteWe are pleased to announce the launch of the latest version of Aqilla. It’s been a slightly longer than normal period between releases this time around as we’re introducing some pretty fundamentally sophisticated changes which will b...
E-book: The Reasons You Needed To Switch From Sage
ResourceThere are many reasons why more and more companies are choosing to switch from traditional legacy on-premise solutions to a Cloud based accounting software. Here we look at seven of the most frequent drivers which have helped a growing...
Case Study: Supporting A Paperless Office Integrated To Salesforce With Aqilla
Case Study, ResourceWith around 45 employees, including some who work from home, Sunday Publishing were keen to improve processes as the business grows without the need to increase his departmental headcount. The Finance Director moved to cloud-based...
BLOG: Triple A Rated Accounting — Cloud Business Solutions for Financial Services
Blog, ResourceIf you have bad misconceptions about doing business in the cloud it’s time to rethink your position and here’s why…...
Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Core Financial Management Suites
News, ResourceThere has been a considerable shift within the relatively static market of on-premise core financial management applications. This is thanks to the maturity of the cloud-based technologies who have reached a level of functional maturity ...
Case Study: Boutique Investment Fund Managers Protect Their Data Within A Cloud Accounting Solution
Case Study, ResourceWhen Argonaut Capital went looking for a new, cloud-based accounting package, the UK-based business had to be confident that the software would fundamentally comply with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)’s regulations on data...
Demonstration – Bank Transactions with Aqilla
Resource, VideoWant to save time whilst generating your bank transactions? It’s time for Aqilla!...
Demonstration- SharperLight And Excel Reporting
Resource, VideoSee how you can easily create a report using SharperLight and Excel....
E-book: 5 Signs You’ve Outgrown Your Approach To Bookkeeping
ResourceIf you’re running a growing business the challenges you face in reporting, analysis and control will grow with you. This guide from Aqilla will spell out the commonly felt problems and outline some solutions. Thank you for downloading...
BLOG: Are you paying too much for your internet?
Blog, ResourceHow fast do you really need to go?...
Case Study: A “No Nonsense” Accounting Solution for ITN Mark
Case Study, ResourceWhen ITN Mark was bought by the multinational Core Education and Technologies Ltd., it was the right time to move the company’s management reporting up a gear. Already doubtful of his existing system’s ability to meet reporting needs...
BLOG: Aqilla’s stance on GDPR — We’re ready, are you?
Blog, ResourceOur professional relationships may be changing but our serious attitude towards privacy and security remain the same. We are happy to share our stance on this critical requirement and provide details of the changes we have made....
BLOG: Is Charity Finance Failing to Keep Up?
Blog, ResourceA finance application that can’t simply, and easily, integrate with your fundraising or contact management systems cost time, outdated finance and accounting technologies pose risk, and on-premise “traditional” accounting technologies...
DEMONSTRATION – Stock Adjustments
Resource, VideoSee how Aqilla can be used to allow inventory adjustments based on a physical stock take....
Case Study: Meeting Public Sector Accounting Requirements with Cloud Based Solution
Case Study, ResourceFrom 2015, all offenders who enter prison, even if just for a few days, must serve 12 months under supervision in the community. The new approach will see a change in the existing Probation Service and a far greater role for private and ...
Newsletter: Nova Accountica March 2018
News, ResourceIn this edition of Nova Accountica we cover topics such as: How PIB manage sophisticated inter-company controls; what we've has done to prepare for GDPR; automatic bank transactions and of course, fintech news. Thank you for...
Case Study: Switch Communications have regained control over profit (in just 8 days!)
Case Study, ResourceTelecoms companies need to identify and allocate individual client costs from a single supplier invoice in order to control profitability. Switch Communications KNEW some accounts were losing them money, but had no way of identifying whi...
Product Release: 1802
Product, Resource, Release NoteWe are pleased to announce the latest release of Aqilla (1802) is now available to users. We are pleased to announce the latest release of Aqilla (1802) is now available to users. Of particular note to many customers will be the introduc...
Case Study: Supporting Pump Aid UK & Africa with a robust, reliable Cloud Accounting Solution
Case Study, ResourceWater and sanitation charity negated excessive upgrade costs by turning to the Cloud. Pump Aid compared their existing SunSystems package against Aqilla – this showed there were considerable savings to be made by changing their existing ...
Demonstration: Custom Attributes
Resource, VideoAnalysing data is becoming more and more important to institutions who want to stay ahead of the pack. But not every accounting solution provides the necessary tools. Watch our webinar to explore how to get more from an accounting system....
Case Study: Back-office efficiency achieved in just 6 weeks
Case Study, ResourceTired of complex, unwieldy and hard to use on-premise solutions, Michelin starred Ristorante Semplice wanted to retain visibility of the transactional data within their operational systems. Read this Cloud accounting case study...
Demonstration: Fast Track to Management Accounts
Resource, VideoIn today’s “ever on, always ready” culture, why are so many people still having to adopt such a lengthy process when producing an organisation’s company financial reports?...
Product Release: 1712
Product, Resource, Release Note1712 Release of Aqilla brings further refinements The latest releases of Aqilla see another swathe of enhancements to the built-in Workflow Groups Editor. Along with a new "User First" perspective, Documents in the last state of a Workf...
Newsletter: Nova Accountica November 2017
News, ResourceIn this edition of Nova Accountica we cover topics such as: Bank Account Access by 3rd Parties; the fear surrounding Gdpr; Aqilla's API and of course, fintech news. Thank you for downloading our Newsletter....
Product Release: 1708
Product, Resource, Release NoteThe latest “1708” Aqilla Cloud platform is now available featuring brand new enhancements such as, new workflow groups, improved email to avoid anti-spam filters and financial reports which you can download straight to PDFs. Midway t...
VIDEO – Meet Aqilla
Resource, VideoAqilla is a modern cloud based accounting solution designed for mid-sized organisations. It helps your business succeed by offering easy to use functions and features available on demand 24/7. See how it can make the difference for...
Newsletter: Nova Accountica June 2017
News, ResourceIn this edition of Nova Accountica we cover topics such as: A beginners guide to RegTech; what charities can learn from consultants; exciting features in the latest release fo Aqilla and of course, fintech news. Thank you for...
Product Release: 1704
Product, Resource, Release NoteThe latest “1704” Aqilla Cloud platform is already running this release. To take advantage of the new features including optimised reporting from Microsoft Excel, users are encouraged to download the updated client software. London, ...
Demonstration – Less than 45 seconds to create a new timesheet!
Resource, VideoCan you create a Time Sheet using your current accounting solution in under 45 seconds? You can with Aqilla!...
Newsletter: Nova Accountica March 2017
News, ResourceIn this edition of Nova Accountica we cover topics such as: the Spring Budget; Aqilla's new partner Caliber Global Consulting; the growing risk of cyber attacks and of course, fintech news. Thank you for downloading our Newsletter....
Demonstration: Drive Finance functions with Excel
Resource, VideoAccording to research, nearly a quarter of accountants have experienced financial or reputational damage due to spreadsheet errors. Here we demonstrate how you can make the most of your spreadsheets....
Demonstration: Simple and effective timesheet management
Resource, VideoControlling people related costs is a major challenge. As a company expands it will benefit from implementing a timesheet system, preferably web-based that is searchable and links directly to the company’s accounting system....
Product Release: 1701
Product, Resource, Release NoteAh, January... Our least favourite month of the year. Some call it January blues, dry January or even a post-Christmas money challenge. At Aqilla, however, we call it a New Release month, with our latest functionality update. The princip...
Newsletter: Nova Accountica January 2017
News, ResourceIn this edition of Nova Accountica we cover topics such as: the Investigory Powers Act; how the Aqilla User Conferance went;how financial services firm Shard Capital moved to the cloud and of course, fintech news. Thank you for...
Info-pack: Partner Executive Briefing
Resource, UncategorisedWithin our Cloud Accounting Software Solution, we combine all the features and tools an effective and successful finance professional needs. We would be delighted to show you what we can do, and how we can work together to grow your...
Demonstration: Attaching, Storing and Sharing documents is simple
Resource, VideoAqilla’s document centric approach allows documents to be stored or shared in the cloud, enabling access to important information, from anywhere....
Product Release: 16H
Product, Resource, Release NoteFollowing on from the release in October, we’re pleased that November comes with another update to the core Aqilla system (16h). A new option has been added to all document that enables users to select an existing line in the document ...
Product Release: 16G
Product, Resource, Release Note1. Not Resizable – The size is defined in the gadget definition and cannot be changed on the Home page. 2.Protected – The user must have permission to use this gadget. The permission to use the gadget is set against one of the user...
Newsletter: Nova Accountica September 2016
News, ResourceIn this edition of Nova Accountica we cover topics such as: how LGBCE use Aqilla to improve transparency; what brexit might mean for business; whats in the latest Aqilla update and of course, fintech news. Thank you for downloading our...
Product Release: 1606
Product, Resource, Release NoteThe Aqilla home screen now includes a number of new features including the ability to dynamically change the width(and length) of any gadget. For example a customised home screen might include a series of reminders in a SmartEvents gadge...
Product Release: 1605
Product, Resource, Release NoteAny Smart Search field (i.e. entry fields that are displayed with a yellow background) will now automatically set the wildcard character “%” in an empty field if you double click with the mouse. Using the % character enables you to searc...
Newsletter: Nova Accountica June 2016
News, ResourceWelcome to our brand new newsletter Nova Accountica. In this edition we cover topics such as what charities can learn from Kids Company, making it onto the UK Government Digital Outcomes and Specialists Framework, how a businesses must...
Product Release: 1602
Product, Resource, Release NoteWith the 1602 of Aqilla it is now possible to print Sales Invoices and Purchase Orders from the Aqilla Enquiry view. Why you should use Batch Printing from Enquiries: Latest and Average Costing methods have been added to the Inventory fu...
DEMONSTRATION: Aqilla Release 1602
Resource, Video, Release NoteWe didn’t spend Shrove Tuesday eating pancakes or Nutella crepes (well not exclusively!). Yesterday, we were working on a new release, with delicious new features and enhancements to make your day just a little bit sweeter....
Product Release: 1601
Product, Resource, Release NoteThe principal enhancements in this release include: The introduction of Enquiry Profiles which allow a user to save or memorise (and share) filter selections in all the Enquiry screens including an often demanded capability to remember t...
Product Release: 1508
Product, Resource, Release NoteBased on feedback from our customers, we have made further improvements to the enquiry functions work in order to make them even more intuitive and easy to use: A new Value Based Promotion feature means it is now possible to define a val...
Product Release: 1506
Product, Resource, Release NoteThree significant enhancements have been made to the Payments process: This option is available from the summary and detail views. Month or year end doesn’t have to be slow or difficult. Here is a best practice guide to the busiest times...
Product Release: 1503
Product, Resource, Release NoteA Disabled flag has been added to both the Project Edit and the Item Edit functions. This flag has the following options: Please note that these settings are progressive levels of disablement. Thus Posting Disabled also implies Entry Dis...
Product Release: 1502
Product, Resource, Release NoteWhere an item is specified in these documents that is associated with an Item defined in the catalogue or product list under the Reference tab, the item unit, purchase price and cost account are automatically set. If a cost account has n...
Product Release: 1412
Product, Resource, Release NoteThe management of rough journal documents has been simplified when rough posted documents are deleted. If a rough posted document is deleted, the effect of this document is now automatically removed from the ledger. If the document being...
Product Release: 1401
Product, Resource, Release NoteThe VAT report has been enhanced to support the reporting of Reverse Charge VAT if it is applicable to your business. The reverse charge provisions are a simplification measure to avoid the need for suppliers to register in an EU Member ...
Product Release: 1308
Product, Resource, Release NoteMonth or year end doesn’t have to be slow or difficult. Here is a best practice guide to the busiest times of the accounting and finance year with 5 tips to facilitate a quicker and more efficient period end. READ THIS EBOOK TO...
Product Release: 1307
Product, Resource, Release NoteTwo shortcut keys have been added for commonly used actions. Month or year end doesn’t have to be slow or difficult. Here is a best practice guide to the busiest times of the accounting and finance year with 5 tips to facilitate...
Product Release: GAME, SET AND MATCH. LATEST UPDATES IN AQILLA 1306.
Product, Resource, Release NoteAn optional update to the Aqilla Microsoft Excel Add-In is available which now provides support for: The Aqilla RESTful API also now provides support for third party currency rate integration. Month or year end doesn’t have to be slow or...
Product Release: 1304
Product, Resource, Release NoteThe report has been enhanced to include information from the downloaded bank statements when using Automatic Bank Reconciliation. In addition to the existing sections displaying the Reconciled and Un-reconciled Transactions, an additiona...
White Paper: Charity Finance – How to permanently be on Cloud 9
Resource, White PaperThank you for downloading our White Paper....
Product Release: 1303
Product, Resource, Release NoteA number of enhancements have been made to this function including one to somewhat counter intuitively turn off automatic matching! Under certain conditions it may be preferable to disable the feature and manage the process manually. Whe...
Product Release: 1301
Product, Resource, Release NoteWhen working with large numbers of rows of reference or budget data it has been found that Excel Version 2010 can take a large amount of time displaying the check boxes for the Update and Delete operations. These check boxes have been mo...
Product Release: 1212
Product, Resource, Release NoteGiven the apparent and surprising longevity and popularity of using cheques as a valid business payment method, a new option has been added to Aqilla to support combined remittance and cheque printing. This is very simply activated by se...
Product Release: 1210
Product, Resource, Release NoteMonth or year end doesn’t have to be slow or difficult. Here is a best practice guide to the busiest times of the accounting and finance year with 5 tips to facilitate a quicker and more efficient period end. READ THIS EBOOK TO...
Product Release: 1208
Product, Resource, Release NoteThe client accounts feature provides the capability of specifying that a creditor account may be invoiced using sales invoices and sales credit notes as well as handling purchase invoices and purchase credit notes. By setting a new “Clie...
Product Release: 1205
Product, Resource, Release NoteTo support these enhancements users need to download the latest copy of the Aqilla add-in. If you do not have the password for downloading, contact Aqilla support at support@aqilla.com for details of the user name and password. The proce...
Product Release: Olympic Release
Product, Resource, Release NoteThe Miscellaneous Document has been enhanced so that the value columns are now no longer reset after the upload to remove the signs. The displayed Credit/Debit column has also been removed. In line with the other document types, only the...
Product Release: 1204
Product, Resource, Release NoteTwo auto-expansion options have been added to provide better control of how the Financial Reports are displayed. A new configurable process has been added to calculate and post unrealised currency exchange differences To use this process...
Product Release: 1201
Product, Resource, Release NoteA new function has been added to the Configuration tab to turn on auditing of data changes to any reference data or document. When switched on all changes to the selected entities are logged, detailing who changed what and when. These ch...
Product Release: 1110
Product, Resource, Release NoteThe Account and Ledger Enquiry functions previously allowed access to all information stored in the ledger to anyone who had access to these functions. It is now possible to define automatic filters to individual users to prevent them fr...
Product Release: 1108
Product, Resource, Release NoteA new function has been added under the Journals tab to enable corrections to be made to journals that have been posted to the ledger. The function requests a Journal Number and displays the details of the transactions within that journa...
Product Release: 1107
Product, Resource, Release NoteCalculated Columns have been enhanced to enable users to create their own calculated columns. To do this, users simply select a Column Type “Calculation” and in the Formula field specify the calculation in terms of the other columns defi...
Newsletter: Web 2.0 Accounting June 2011
News, ResourceThis edition of WEB 2.0 Accounting looks at the key issues and areas that can be improved upon to alleviate the problem of a slow month end close and provides 5 tips to facilitate a quicker and more efficient month end. Read this...
Newsletter: Web 2.0 Accounting July 2011
News, ResourceSee how the constant evolution of Aqilla is providing functionality that make business' better including: posting documents from document enquiries, value checking, multi-recipient emails, simplified transactional processing and...
Product Release: 1105
Product, Resource, Release NoteThe layout of the Excel reports exported from the Financial Reports have been improved to set the column widths more accurately, thus making the reports more readable without having to reformat the columns within Excel. Within the Config...
Product Release: 1102
Product, Resource, Release NoteA number of enhancements have been made to the processing of payments to help minimise errors when making the payment selections. The improvements are as follows: An additional payments file option has been added to support Barclays Bank...
Product Release: 1101
Product, Resource, Release NotePlease note that the Aqilla Add-in is not currently supported on the 64bit versions of Excel. This is due major differences in the way web services are handled between the 32bit and the 64bit versions of Excel. Month or year end doesn’t ...
Newsletter: Web 2.0 Accounting September 2010
News, ResourceThe latest version of Aqilla provides even more versatile configuration. An integrated approach to CRM. Cloud Computing news digest. Read this newsletter to find out how to transform your finance department. Thank you for downloading...
Newsletter: Web 2.0 Accounting April 2010
News, ResourceToo many companies are failing to maximise their commercial opportunities because they simply have neither the time nor ability to proactively monitor and assess business performance. Read this newsletter to find out how to transform...
Newsletter: Web 2.0 Accounting October 2009
News, ResourceWhat excuses will people face in moving to web based accounting. Earlier in 2009 a study by Kelton Research on behalf of Avenade of over 500 C-level executives and IT decision makers across 17 countries in North America, Europe and...
Newsletter: Web 2.0 Accounting September 2009
News, ResourceThe majority of finance professionals see the ability to use applications anywhere and collaboration with colleagues as the key drivers for adopting web based services. Read this newsletter to find out how to transform your finance...
Newsletter: Web 2.0 Accounting April 2009
News, ResourceAs well as using technology, using the right “terminology” is just as important to the modern enterprise. It improves understanding, helps set expectations, speeds up communication and reduces errors. Read this newsletter to find out...
Newsletter: Web 2.0 Accounting November 2008
News, ResourceBack in 2006 SaaS Accounting was in its infancy. Today, with virtually complete national broadband coverage; mobile broadband reducing in price and the increasing popularity of mobile devices such as Netbooks etc. have all had a...
Newsletter: Web 2.0 Accounting May 2008
News, ResourceCustomers are smart. Today we see more and more customers looking to buy what they actually need and not what the major vendors want to sell them. Read this newsletter to find out how to transform your finance department. Thank you for...
Newsletter: Web 2.0 Accounting July 2007
News, ResourceThe modern finance department is very different from that which has gone before. It exists to add value and support to businesses; to provide information to aid effective investment and effective corporate governance. Read this...