Timekeeper

Timekeeper vs. Sage MAS 90 Timecard

HighTower has received inquiries regarding the differences between HighTower’s Timekeeper module and Sage MAS 90 Timecard. In order to help with the comparison, please refer to the following module descriptions and to the frequently asked questions.

Frequently Asked Questions:

>  Is Sage MAS 90 Payroll required to run the module?
Timekeeper:	No, Payroll is not required to run Timekeeper.
Timecard:	Yes, Payroll is required to run Timecard.
>  What other modules can be updated?
Timekeeper:	Can update Payroll, Sage MAS 90 Job Cost, and Accounts Receivable, Sales Order, Time and Billing or Time and Billing Professional.
Timecard:	Updates Payroll and/or Job Cost.
>  Can I update Job Cost without updating Payroll?
Timekeeper:	Yes, you can update Job Cost without updating Payroll.
Timecard:	Yes, you can update Job Cost without updating Payroll.
>  Can I pull time into Payroll on demand?
Timekeeper:	Yes, you can pull time into Payroll on demand.
Timecard:	Yes, you can pull time into Payroll on demand.
>  Can I enter expenses using the module?
Timekeeper:	Yes, employee expenses can be entered into Timekeeper.
Timecard:	No, Timecard does not handle expense entry.
>  Is there a PDA interface for the module?
Timekeeper:	Yes, you can enter time via your Palm or Windows CE device.
Timecard:	No, there is not a PDA interface.
>  Can I enter my time on my laptop while at a client site then sync then data when I return to the office?
Timekeeper:	Yes, you can enter time and expenses while running Timekeeper locally on your laptop and then synchronize your data when you re-connect to your network.
Timecard:	No, there is no laptop interface for Timecard.
>  Is there a web interface for the module?
Timekeeper:	Yes, it is called .timekeeper.
Timecard:	Yes, it is called .timecard.
>  Is the web interface of the module included with the “base” module?
Timekeeper:	Yes, when you purchase Timekeeper, you also receive .timekeeper.
Timecard:	No, .timecard is purchased separately.
>  Is eBusinessManager required to use the web interface?
.timekeeper:	No, you can use eBusiness Manager or any other compatible web server to run .timekeeper.
.timecard:	Yes, eBusiness Manager is required to use .timecard.
>  What other Sage MAS 90 modules are required to run the web interface?
.timekeeper:	Only Timekeeper and a compatible web server are required to run .timekeeper.
.timecard:	.timecard requires the modules required to run eBusinessManager, as well as, the modules required for Timecard. These modules are Accounts Receivable, eBusiness Manager, Inventory Management, Payroll, Sales Order and Timecard.
>  Can time be approved on-line?
.timekeeper:	Yes, managers, and customers or sales people, can approve time and expense entries on-line.
.timecard:	Yes, managers can approve time on-line.

Timekeeper

Timekeeper integrates with :
•	Accounts Receivable
•	Job Cost
•	Payroll
•	Sales Order
•	Time and Billing (by HighTower)
•	Time and Billing Prof. (by HighTower)

Modules In Brief

Timekeeper  is designed for to enter their time and expenses. The time and expenses can then be used for payroll, job cost and/or billing through Sage MAS 90 Accounts Receivable, Sage MAS 90 Sales Order, Time and Billing or Time and Billing Professional.

Timecard  is designed for employee time card data entry. The time is then used for payroll and can, optionally, be used to update job cost.