Every great adventure begins with a foundation, and in the world of financial systems, that foundation is control. In this module from the Bare Bones Configuration Guides series, part of the larger Advanced Dungeons and Dynamics 365 saga, we join the Waterdeep Trading Company as they establish the essential rules and safeguards that bring order to their financial realm.

The Company has traded scrolls and spellbooks for spreadsheets and structured data, but even with Microsoft Dynamics 365 at their side, success depends on more than just magic. They must define how transactions flow, how accounts behave, and how the ledger records every copper piece and platinum ingot with perfect accuracy. This module focuses on the core General Ledger controls: posting layers, default types, fiscal calendars, and the foundational parameters that govern how financial data is captured, calculated, and reported.

These configurations are not optional, they are the pillars upon which all future transactions will stand. Without them, journal entries may misfire, reports may falter, and the company’s financial story could become a chaotic scroll of unbalanced entries and mysterious discrepancies.

Whether you’re an implementation consultant, a finance-focused guild steward, or simply learning the ropes of Dynamics 365, this guide will lead you through the precise setup needed to bring structure, stability, and strategic clarity to your ledger. So ready your runes, check your account structures, and proceed with purpose, your journey into the heart of financial control begins here.

Topics Covered

• Adding Currency Codes
• Configuring the System Parameters
• Adding additional Main Account Categories
• Configuring a new Chart of Accounts
• Importing the Main Accounts Through Excel
• Configuring Account Structures
• Creating a new Fiscal Calendar
• Configuring a Company Ledger
• Configuring the Accounts for Automatic Transactions