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  The May 31, 2018, Jazzit Fundamentals update has been released and is available for download.

Jazzit Administrators can find the latest release notes and downloads on our support site at: http://www.jazzitsupport.com/.

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Jazzit PEG Checklists: New Features You Will Want to Start Using Today

 

In this video we discuss new features included in our Jazzit Checklists that you will want to start using in your engagements right away including:
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  The April 27, 2018, Jazzit Fundamentals update has been released and is available for download.

Jazzit Administrators can find the latest release notes and downloads on our support site at: http://www.jazzitsupport.com/.

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Welcome to the April 27, 2018 Jazzit Fundamentals update release notes.
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  The March 29, 2018, Jazzit Fundamentals update has been released and is available for download.

Jazzit Administrators can find the latest release notes and downloads on our support site at: http://www.jazzitsupport.com/.

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Welcome to the March 29, 2018 Jazzit Fundamentals update release notes.
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  The March 2, 2018, Jazzit Fundamentals update has been released and is available for download.

Jazzit Administrators can find the latest release notes and downloads on our support site at: http://www.jazzitsupport.com/.

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Welcome to the March 2, 2018 Jazzit Fundamentals update release notes.
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  The February 2, 2018, Jazzit Fundamentals update has been released and is available for download.

Jazzit Administrators can find the latest release notes and downloads on our support site at: http://www.jazzitsupport.com/.

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Welcome to the February 2, 2018 Jazzit Fundamentals update release notes.
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  The January 10, 2018, Jazzit Fundamentals update has been released and is available for download.

Jazzit Administrators can find the latest release notes and downloads on our support site at: http://www.jazzitsupport.com/.

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Welcome to the January 10, 2018 Jazzit Fundamentals update release notes.
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Jazzit PEG Checklists - Migration from CPEM/PPM to PEG

 

This free webinar will help you migrate from our Jazzit CPEM/PPM checklists to the new Jazzit PEG checklists. We will also discuss the Jazzit PEG review checklists with regards to CSRE 2400.

 
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  The October 27, 2017, Jazzit Fundamentals update has been released and is available for download

Jazzit Administrators can find the latest release notes and downloads on our support site at: http://www.jazzitsupport.com/

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Welcome to the October 27, 2017 Jazzit Fundamentals update release notes.
  • RA – RISK ASSESSMENT: revised the template with over 15 new features;
  • RP – ENGAGEMENT REPORT (REVIEW): title of the engagement report will read “Independent practitioner’s review engagement report” if the year end of the client file is on or after December 14, 2017;
  • BS/BS2/BS3 – BALANCE SHEETS: added the option for spacing between the first signature line and the signature heading.
  • PLUS MORE . . .

The modules listed in the link below will reflect the date of October 27, 2017 in the JZUPDATE document in your Resource Centre when installing and updating to the latest release.

Remember that Jazzit Fundamental updates are cumulative! Updating to this release will include all features and functionality from prior releases, together with any corrections made to the templates.
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  The August 1, 2017, Jazzit Fundamentals update has been released and is available for download

Jazzit Administrators can find the latest release notes and downloads on our support site at: http://www.jazzitsupport.com/

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Welcome to the August 1, 2017 Jazzit Fundamentals update release notes.
  • new templates for the engagement letter (JZEL) and management representations letter (JZRL) for review engagements with year ends on or after December 14, 2017;
  • update to the existing engagement letter (EL) and management representations (RL) to the latest wording for engagements with year ends on or before December 14, 2017;
  • updated the Diagnostics Report Template to include the new letters.

The modules listed in the link below will reflect the date of August 1, 2017 in the JZUPDATE document in your Resource Centre when installing and updating to the latest release.

Remember that Jazzit Fundamental updates are cumulative! Updating to this release will include all features and functionality from prior releases, together with any corrections made to the templates.
View the release notes for new features and functionality

 

Do you like accounting, working with CaseView templates, and want to work with great clients every day? We are looking for you!


Jazzit is hiring!

Jazzit Support Specialist: Jazzit is looking for an experienced, energetic and quick thinking problem solver to assist our professional clients with questions relating to our Jazzit Suite of products.

Jazzit (CaseView) Developer: We are looking for an experienced CaseWare / CaseView developer for template development and quality control of our Jazzit suite of templates.
 REVISED YouTube Video

 

We recently updated our video for our Jazzit Financial Statements Home Menu.

CLICK HERE to view the new version.

Join us at this year's The ONE Conference

VISIT US AT THIS YEAR'S CONFERENCE
SEPTEMBER 18-19 - Ottawa, ON

CLICK HERE for conference details
 CPA


CLICK HERE
to download CPA's Guide to Review Engagements (CSRE 2400)

 

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  The June 30, 2017, Jazzit Fundamentals update has been released and is available for download

Jazzit Administrators can find the latest release notes and downloads on our support site at: http://www.jazzitsupport.com/

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Welcome to the June 30, 2017 Jazzit Fundamentals update release notes.

Including:
  • context sensitive online help,
  • a new nine column note to the financial statements, and
  • improved settings areas in the financial statements.

You can access the online Jazzit Fundamentals help guide through one of the following methods:

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  • Browser: Go to documentation.jazzit.com.

  • Home Menu: Click on the Jazzit icon and select Jazzit Fundamentals help guide from the drop-down menu.

  • Individual statements, notes and schedules: The help file is designed to be context sensitive. Click on the icon button in the section to view Jazzit Fundamentals Help Guide.
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  • Individual policies: Right-click on the icon and select Help with this policy.
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Plus many more features and enhancements in this update.
 
Remember that Jazzit Fundamental updates are cumulative! Updating to this release will include all features and functionality from prior releases, together with any corrections made to the templates.
View the full list of new features and functionality

Visit our Jazzit YouTube Channel

Did you know we are on YouTube? 
Head over to our channel and learn something new about Jazzit. 
Please subscribe if you like what you see.
Jazzit Checklist Reminder
Jazzit checklist subscription does require you to have an active CPEM / PPM subscription through CPA Canada in order to subscribe to Jazzit checklists.

 

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Happy Canada Day

Everyone at Jazzit wishes you a Happy Canada Day!!!

Our office will be closed on Monday, July 3, 2017.

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  The May 15, 2017, Jazzit Fundamentals update has been released and is available for download

Jazzit Administrators can find the latest release notes and downloads on our support site at: http://www.jazzitsupport.com/

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May 15 Jazzit Fundamentals Update
Jazzit Fundamentals spring 2017 update (May 15) is one of our biggest releases yet!

Including two new templates, a new tax note, percentages in the nine income statement, and expanded functionality ranging from subtotals to subheading formatting, we have added over 40 new features and enhancements in this update (that’s 8 pages worth of What’s New documentation).
 
Remember that Jazzit Fundamental updates are cumulative! Updating to this release will include all features and functionality from prior releases, together with any corrections made to the templates.
View the full list of new features and functionality
 
Do you require assistance updating your templates?

Please see the latest updating video, available at our Jazzit Support website which has been updated for the new features added to the RC Update Control document.

(Note:  you will be prompted for your username & password when accessing this video from the Support Centre.)
We also have a number of free resources available: 
Searching for a specific note format and not sure if we have one available?

We’ve provided a searchable PDF with an Index of Notes.

Searchable PDF with an index of notes		 Searching for a specific letter or working paper and not sure if we have one available? 

We’ve provided a searchable pdf of letters and working papers.

Searchable PDF of letters and working papers
The links above can be accessed from the Support Articles page in the Support Centre.

Sign up for a Free Webinar on May 26, 2017
What's New Quarter 1 2017 webinar
Friday, May 26

This is a short session where we will be showing you the highlights that were added to the Jazzit Templates from the February to May 2017 releases


CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Visit our Jazzit YouTube Channel

Did you know we are on YouTube? 
Head over to our channel and learn something new about Jazzit. 
Please subscribe if you like what you see.
Jazzit Checklist Reminder
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  The March 31, 2017, Jazzit Fundamentals update has been released and is available for download

Jazzit Administrators can find the latest release notes and downloads on our support site at: http://www.jazzitsupport.com/

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March 31 Jazzit Fundamentals Update

Welcome to the March 31, 2017 Jazzit Fundamentals update release notes.

The modules listed below will reflect the date of March 31, 2017, in the JZUPDATE document in your Resource Centre (KLIB) when installing and updating to the latest release.

 Remember that Jazzit Fundamental updates are cumulative! Updating to this release will include all features and functionality from prior releases, together with any corrections made to the templates.

 

This update is predominantly focused on corrections to various templates, with the next update geared towards releasing a large number of new features.

View the full list of new features and functionality

 

CLICK HERE to login and download at our Support Website

 

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  The February 28, 2017, Jazzit Fundamentals update has been released and is available for download

Jazzit Administrators can find the latest release notes and downloads on our support site at: http://www.jazzitsupport.com/

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February 28 Jazzit Fundamentals Update
* Remember that Jazzit Fundamental updates are cumulative! Updating to this release will include all features and functionality from prior releases, together with any corrections made to the templates.

Welcome to the February 28, 2017 Jazzit Fundamentals release notes.

The modules listed in the link below will be dated February 28, 2017 in your Resource Centre JZUPDATE document when updating to this release.

View the full list of new features and functionality

Go to our Support Website for more details

 

2016-Top-10 Features

 

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  The January 16, 2017, Jazzit Fundamentals update has been released and is available for download

Jazzit Administrators can find the latest release notes and downloads on our support site at: http://www.jazzitsupport.com/

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January 16 Jazzit Fundamentals Update
*Please note that this month’s build includes style sheet and browse changes. These will be automatically copied into your Resource Centre when you update your RC update control

 

Welcome to the January 16, 2017 Jazzit Fundamentals build release notes.

The modules listed in the link below will reflect the date of January 16, 2017 in the JZUPDATE document in your KLIB when installing and updating to the latest release.

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Go to our Support Website for more details

 

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NEW WEBINARS have been added for 2017.

Book your session soon while there's space available:

Preparing Not for Profit Statements using Jazzit

January 18 - 10am - 3pm MST
PD = 5 hours
$230

This course will show clients how to prepare Not for Profit statements using CaseWare and Jazzit.

CLICK HERE for topics covered during this session

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The first 7 individual customers to register will get a
$25 discount.
Coupon code
JZTNFP3

* Limited to one registrant per firm

Basic Jazzit Fundamentals for Jazzit Administrators

January 25 - 10am - 3pm MST
PD = 5 hours
$230

After this session you will be familiar with the basic tasks of a Jazzit Administrator.

CLICK HERE for topics covered during this session

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The first 7 individual customers to register will get a
$25 discount.
Coupon code
JZTADMB2

* Limited to one registrant per firm

Preparing financial statements for a review or audit engagement

January 31 - February 1 - 10am - 2pm MST
PD = 8 hours
$429

After completing this course you will be able to complete a draft set of financial statements for a review or audit engagement using Jazzit.

CLICK HERE for topics covered during this session

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The first 10 individual customers to register will get a
$50 discount.
Coupon code
JZTRA2

* Limited to one registrant per firm

Preparing financial statements for a Notice to Reader engagement using Jazzit

February 14-15 - 10am - 2pm MST
PD = 8 hours
$429

After completing this course you will be able to prepare a draft set of financial statements for a Notice to Reader engagement using Jazzit.

CLICK HERE for topics covered during this session

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The first 10 individual customers to register will get a
$50 discount.
Coupon code
JZTNTR3

* Limited to one registrant per firm

Advanced Jazzit Fundamentals for Jazzit Administrators

February 22 - 10am - 3pm MST
PD = 4 hours
$230

This course is aimed at Jazzit Administrators and advanced Jazzit users and will explore the more advanced features of CaseView and Jazzit.

CLICK HERE for topics covered during this session

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The first 7 individual customers to register will get a
$25 discount.
Coupon code
JZTAMA2

* Limited to one registrant per firm
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Small Practitioners Forum 

It was great meeting up with a variety of people at both the Banff and Jasper Conferences. One lucky winner at each location received a limited edition Jazzit fleece jacket!

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  The November 25, 2016, Jazzit Fundamentals update has been released and is available for download

Jazzit Administrators can find the latest release notes and downloads on our support site at: http://www.jazzitsupport.com/

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November 25 Jazzit Fundamentals Update
If you plan to update your KLIB/FRMLIB using RC Update control template please make sure you are on CASEWARE WORKING PAPERS 2016 format. If you are not on the latest version of CASEWARE WORKING PAPERS, please upgrade before downloading and installing the latest Jazzit Fundamentals update.

If you would prefer not to update to CASEWARE WORKING PAPERS 2016 at this time, the last CW2015 (November 25 2016) Jazzit Fundamentals update is available only via a snackbar download found under the "Template Revisions" section of your respective snackbar.

We have spent the last few weeks adding great new features and functionality to the templates, as well as correcting a few issues that were reported since the last update.

The modules listed in the link below will reflect the date of November 25, 2016 in the JZUPDATE document in your KLIB when installing and updating to the latest release.
 

View the full list of new features and functionality

 

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THE ACCOUNTANT MOVIE EVENT


On October 28, 2016, Jazzit hosted a matinee movie at a local Calgary theatre.  There were three door prizes awarded:

  • $50 Staples card - Bill
  • Jazzit fleece jacket - Marlyn
  • Jazzit fleece jacket - Ryan

CLICK the below image to go to The Accountant Office Website.

 

 

Fun pictures from the movie event.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WINNER

of our Best Dressed for the Event


Tom won a Hudson's Bay Company Caribou Throw.

 

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