Ideal for Head Start with Multiple funding streams
Overall Satisfaction with Abila MIP Fund Accounting
It is used by the finance and accounting department. Our reports are shared with the entire organization - particularly the Board of Directors and Policy Council.
We are a multi-funded small non profit ($8million) and it definitely makes accounting easier with a package than can cost allocate multiple streams of funding.
Pros
- Multiple funding stream cost allocations
- Ease of setting up customized reports
- Relatively easy to learn
Cons
- Encumbrance package is a bit more confusing
- Personalization of reports is sometimes limited
- Local training is limited
- Employee efficiency
- Better reporting
- Encumbrance model caused alot of unnecessary problems
MIP Fund Accounting Feature Ratings
Using Abila MIP Fund Accounting
We have no in-house support - use a private consultant (CPA) when needed.
- Minimal support needed
- Ease of use
- Multiple funding sources
- Ease of developing reports
- Combined funding report
- Better use of encumbrances
3 - accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, reporting, budget management
Evaluating Abila MIP and Competitors
- Product Features
- Product Usability
familiarity with non profit funding - multiple streams of funding sources. ability to segregagte and mix funds.
We are pleased with our selection and vendor selection for install and training.
Abila MIP Implementation
- Professional services company
Wessell Consulting, Inc. - MIP reseller
Yes -
1. review of existing software
2.. transfer of date to "trial company"
3. training of staff
4. Go LIVE
5. follow up support during implementation
Change management was a small part of the implementation and was well-handled - We had very little p[roblems with implementation. ran quite smooth.
- no significant issues. We were well prepared. Wessell Consulting did excellent job.
Abila MIP Support
Pros | Cons |
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Quick Resolution Good followup Knowledgeable team Kept well informed No escalation required Immediate help available Support understands my problem Support cares about my success Quick Initial Response | Problems left unsolved |
Yes - We pay a third party vendor for support as needed. Definitely well worth the additional cost!
Yes - it was fixed in the next update. was a minor bug regarding reporting.
Our third party vendor (reseller) Wessell Accounting always respons within 24 hours - usually within 1 hour! Had a serious issue with payrolla nd they "fixed" it wihin 1 hour - saving the day.
Using Abila MIP
- Reporting
- Cost allocation
- Reoccuring bills
- Encumbrances
Pros | Cons |
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Like to use Easy to use Well integrated Quick to learn Feel confident using | None |
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