Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance

Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance

• Overview of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Finance module
• D365 Finance architecture: cloud-native, SaaS on Azure
• Navigation: workspaces, dashboards, and the Finance module menu
• Legal entities, operating units, and organisational hierarchy
• Integration with other D365 apps: Supply Chain, HR, and Commerce
• D365 Finance licensing and deployment options

Module 2: General Ledger Configuration

• Chart of accounts: structure, main accounts, and account types
• Financial dimensions: departments, cost centres, and business units
• Fiscal calendars, fiscal years, and period configuration
• Ledger configuration: currency, exchange rates, and posting layers
• Journal types: daily, invoice, and payment journals
• Bank accounts and bank transaction reconciliation

Module 3: Accounts Payable

• Vendor master data: creating and managing vendor accounts
• Purchase order to invoice workflow (P2P process)
• Invoice registration, invoice approval, and three-way matching
• Vendor payment processing: payment journals and payment proposals
• Prepayments, advance payments, and vendor rebates
• 1099 reporting and tax compliance for vendors

Module 4: Accounts Receivable

• Customer master data: credit limits and payment terms
• Sales order to cash workflow (O2C process)
• Free text invoices and recurring invoices
• Customer payment processing: payment journals and settlement
• Collections management: ageing reports and dunning letters
• Revenue recognition and deferred revenue configuration

Module 5: Cash & Bank Management

• Bank account setup and bank statement import
• Bank reconciliation: manual and advanced auto-reconciliation
• Cash flow forecasting in D365 Finance
• Electronic payment formats: SEPA, BACs, and SWIFT
• Petty cash management and cash transaction journals
• Treasury management and liquidity reporting

Module 6: Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Basic budgeting: budget models and budget codes
• Budget planning: budget plan workflows and Excel integration
• Budget control: budget checking and budget reservations
• Encumbrance accounting for public sector organisations
• Budget vs actual reporting and variance analysis
• Integration with Power BI for budget dashboards

Module 7: Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Financial Reporter (Management Reporter): row, column, and tree definitions
• Building P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements
• Consolidation and elimination for multi-company reporting
• Tax configuration: sales tax groups, item tax groups, and tax codes
• VAT reporting and statutory reporting requirements
• Audit trail and compliance features in D365 Finance

Module 8: Month-End Close & Certification Prep

• Period-end close checklist and workspace
• Accruals, prepayments, and period-end journals
• Intercompany accounting and intercompany settlements
• D365 Finance certification: MB-310 exam overview and structure
• Practice scenarios and mock assessment questions
• Career pathways: D365 Finance Functional Consultant roles

Microsoft Certified Dynamics 365 Finance Consultants Our D365 Finance instructors hold Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Finance Functional Consultant Associate (MB-310) credentials and have implemented Dynamics 365 Finance for multinational organisations across manufacturing, retail, and professional services sectors.

Big Four & Consulting Firm Backgrounds Several trainers have worked as senior ERP consultants at Deloitte, PwC, and Capgemini, delivering D365 Finance implementations for clients with complex multi-entity, multi-currency, and multi-jurisdiction financial requirements.

Finance & Accounting Expertise Unlike purely technical trainers, our instructors combine Microsoft Dynamics expertise with genuine finance and accounting knowledge — CIMA, ACCA, or CPA qualified — ensuring they can explain not just how to configure D365, but why each financial process works the way it does.

Exam-Focused Preparation Instructors know the MB-310 exam inside out, integrating exam-relevant scenarios throughout the course so learners build both practical skills and exam confidence simultaneously.

Post-Implementation Support Experience Trainers have supported organisations through go-live, hypercare, and post-implementation optimisation phases, giving learners realistic expectations about D365 Finance in production environments.