Notes from the President

03 September 2020 khilton Notes from the President
Check all available information. One of the first things I learned when I started taking flying lessons was to “check all available information” pertaining to the flight you are about to take. This is obviously a good idea since once you leave the ground, it’s not easy to pull over and fix something you forgot to check before you left, like how much gas you have, or the conditions at your destination airport (Is the runway closed?).

Ken Hilton - President Red Wing Software
Whenever you make any large decision that could affect your business success or other life-changing events, it is always good to check all available information. As an example, with the recently issued presidential memorandum about the payroll tax holiday, make sure you, and all employees, understand the real implications of deferring the withholding of the payroll tax. At the time of this writing, there are many unanswered questions regarding this memorandum, so while we all may have opinions on the topic, we need to make sure we have all available information before deciding whether to implement this deferral.
There are numerous examples of decisions that we regularly make that warrant checking all available information before making a final choice: What is the best brand of equipment to do the job? Is this new applicant the best person for the job? Who is the best choice to cast my vote for in the upcoming elections? Checking all available information before making those important decisions will help ensure the best outcome.

Red Wing Cloud Services Presents a NEW Fresh Interface

24 August 2020 StephanieE
Ready for the Cloud? Check Out the New User Experience!
Have you been thinking about going to the cloud? There’s no better time to make the switch! Red Wing Software has recently ramped up the cloud experience, making the interface easier to use. And all the benefits of moving to the cloud still apply.
• Work from anywhere an internet connection is available.
• No more need for complex hardware setup and performing software updates.
• Data backups done automatically.
• Seamless, quick transition from the installed version of CenterPoint.
Give us a call today and get started using CenterPoint in the cloud!

Online Training Sessions

18 August 2020 connies
We are pleased to offer our Red Wing Software customers an opportunity to learn more about CenterPoint via Online Training sessions. Online Training sessions provide you with in-depth information and explanations that allow you to learn more about CenterPoint from any location where you can access the internet (high-speed internet connection recommended). The sessions are presented live by one of our CenterPoint experts while you view the presenter's computer screen. You will have the opportunity to ask questions. The sessions are recorded and sent to you so you can refer to the information afterward.
You can view and register for available sessions from our website at www.redwingsoftware.com by selecting Menu > Online Training (under 'Services' on the top right-hand side of the menu) or by clicking the links below.
Crop Harvest Entries for CenterPoint Accounting for Agriculture
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Central Time
Price: $59.00
CenterPoint Forms Designer
Thursday, August 20, 2020
9:30 am – 10:30 am Central Time
Price: $39.00
Click the links above or click here to register for these sessions.
Red Wing Software offers pre-recorded On Demand Training Video sessions as well as live training sessions. This gives you the flexibility to access the training at any point after the original live session was offered. The pre-recorded On Demand Training Video sessions can be purchased with 30-day access and can be viewed as many times as you like during the 30 days.

You can view and purchase pre-recorded sessions from our website at www.redwingsoftware.com.
• If logged into the website, go to the My Member Account page (from the Welcome menu, select My Account Home), select the Training tab, and then select the On Demand tab.
Or
• Select Menu > On Demand Training Videos (under ‘Services’ on the right-hand side of the menu).
Or
• Select the Training button on the Main website page, and then select On Demand Training Videos.

Behind the Scenes - July 2020

17 August 2020 roxie-thoner Behind the Scenes
• Allison (Accounting Software Support Specialist) and her favorite Disc Golf player Kevin Jones (she was his caddy for a tournament).
• Carole (Staff Accountant) and daughter, Zoe, attended a ranch riding clinic last weekend with their horses. They navigated some new obstacles and started learning to rope off the horses.
• Katrina (Customer Service Representative) and her family enjoyed a ride in their new toy…a Ranger.
• Connie’s (Technical Writer) daughter, Lindsey, was accepted into the online Forensic Toxicology Master’s Degree program at the University of Florida and is excited to continue her education. She recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Platteville with Chemistry and Forensic Investigation undergraduate degrees.

CARES Act COVID-19 Reporting Updates

13 August 2020 StephanieE
Congress recently passed coronavirus tax relief bills (CARES Act) to help businesses deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2020 Form 941, through our Aatrix tax forms software, is now available. If you have been using our recommended CARES Act COVID-19 paid leave setup process with the ability to select Retention Credit pay runs outlined in the document below, the 2020 Form 941 will automatically perform the new required calculations. If you did not follow the CenterPoint COVID paid leave setup process, the COVID-19 information will need to be manually entered on the 941 form in Aatrix (Retention Credit pay runs can still be selected). CenterPoint Payroll also has access to Form 7200 - Advance Payment of Employer Credits Due to COVID-19, and other CARES Act COVID-19 reports including PPP Payroll Cost reports to assist in completing the PPP Loan Forgiveness Application.
Click here to view documentation on CenterPoint Payroll and COVID-19 Paid Leave. Or from within CenterPoint Payroll, select Help > CenterPoint Help, and then enter COVID-19 in the Search bar.