Microsoft Dynamics GP is sunsetting. The “do nothing” plan gets expensive fast.
If GP is still holding your finance operation together, the next move matters — not just what you pick, but how you get there.
When “good enough” isn’t enough
Dynamics GP probably did its job for a long time. But as Microsoft steps away from long-term support, you’re forced into a decision whether you like it or not.
And here’s the problem: the longer you wait, the more painful (and expensive) the switch becomes. You keep living with the inefficiencies you’ve normalized — then you end up making a rushed decision under pressure.
So instead of guessing, start with a roadmap.
Start here: Life after Microsoft Dynamics GP (ebook)
What this is: a practical guide for GP teams figuring out what comes next.
It covers:
The signs it’s time for a financial-system upgrade
The real costs of waiting
What to look for when you’re choosing a replacement (so you don’t trade one problem for another)
“Implementation doesn’t have to be a horror story” (checklist)
What this is: a myth-busting checklist that addresses the stuff that keeps teams stuck.
It debunks common beliefs like:
“Our IT team can’t handle this right now”
“Software installations create redundant work”
“We’ll have to rush month-end close”
Cloud finance systems don’t work like the old on‑prem world. You’re not buying hardware. You’re not building out physical server infrastructure. And in many cases, you can transition with minimal disruption.
Bonus reality check: cloud deployment can deliver 3x ROI compared to on‑prem solutions — largely because you remove a huge chunk of infrastructure and maintenance burden.
Still on legacy tools? Here’s what “better” looks like (infographic)
Running on outdated software is common. It’s also one of the easiest ways to cap growth without realizing it.
Sage Intacct is built for modern finance teams — and it’s designed to reduce manual work while increasing visibility. Compared to GP, it can help you:
Accelerate close time: cut month-end close by 50%+
Get real-time insight: see live financial data anywhere
Stay secure and compliant: automatic updates, no downtime drama
Handle multi-entity complexity: scale across entities, accounts, currencies
One stat we hear echoed constantly: 83% of Sage Intacct customers reduced their technical burden — and wish they’d switched sooner.
Cloud migration without a plan is…a choice (roadmap)
By 2025, 85% of organizations will have a cloud-first strategy (Gartner). If your finance stack is still on legacy on‑prem, the real question isn’t whether you’ll move — it’s whether you’ll do it well.
Here’s a straightforward roadmap to plan the transition before you start:
10 expert tips for moving your financial systems to the cloud
Switching from GP? Don’t assume Business Central is the automatic answer (brief)
A lot of GP teams default to “we’ll just move to Business Central.” Sometimes that’s right. Often it isn’t.
For many finance organizations, Business Central:
lacks key core finance functions GP teams rely on
adds complexity you don’t actually need
If you want a cloud financial system built by finance people for finance teams, Sage Intacct on Azure is worth a hard look. It’s also the only AICPA‑preferred cloud financial management solution — which is a nice third-party way of saying “this is legit.”
Proof beats promises (case study)
Here’s what “life after GP” can look like when you switch and do it right.
JumpStart Inc. (a nonprofit with multi-entity complexity) moved to Sage Intacct and:
sped up budget cycles by 2x, while improving accuracy by 90%
reduced invoicing cycles from 60+ days to 15 days
gained visibility to cut operating costs and reallocate resources effectively