It was December 23rd in the village of Business Central.

Snow piled heavy on the servers, the APIs started to freeze—and stress levels in the finance department hit critical mass.

But four heroes were getting ready.

Eagle Ernesto – Guardian of the Reports

Ernesto swept over the village and spotted that the numbers didn’t add up.

With razor-sharp oversight and automated dashboards, he brought order back to the reports.

“No more errors in the profit and loss statement—not on my watch!”

He structured data across multiple companies, created KPIs, and delivered real-time insight to every manager in the village.

Badger Bob – Master of the Data Tunnels

Bob crawled out of his burrow, lit his digital lantern, and started digging.

“I open the pathways so the reports can flow!”

He exposed Business Central data to analytics tools—so Power BI and Excel could light up the darkness with insight.

Parrot Poppy – The Songbird of Contracts

In the middle of the chaos, Poppy sat calmly, repeating:

“Recurring billing, subscription posting, deferred revenue!”

She made sure every subscription, contract, and membership was invoiced on time—and that revenue became accurate and automatic.

The village’s finances finally breathed again.

Spider Sue – Weaver of Integrations

At last, Sue stepped forward, her web shimmering with API threads.

She tied Business Central together with Azure, SharePoint, and SFTP servers.

Every message, every data flow, found its way through her integration network.

“Now everything flows. No errors, no stoppages. Only synchronized Christmas magic.”

The Lesson of Christmas

When the clock struck midnight, the village was calm again. Reports ran smoothly, data flowed, subscriptions were invoiced, and integrations quietly smiled.

The four apps—Ernesto, Bob, Poppy, and Sue—hadn’t just saved Christmas.

They’d shown that when insight, sharing, automation, and integration work together…

…you get pure business magic.

And out in the digital snow, a message glowed on the screen:

Merry Business & Happy Data Flow!

Do you want professional, ready-to-use marketing assets for our SmartApps – branded with your logo, your colors, and your messaging?

We now offer fully customized, co-branded marketing materials designed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central partners. Simply fill out the form below and tell us what you need. We’ll take care of the design and deliver polished materials you can use in your sales, marketing, and customer engagement. 

What you can request 

• Product one-pagers 

• Social media posts 

• Website copy 

• Customer-facing flyers 

• Other marketing assets tailored to your audience 

What we’ll customize 

• Your logo and brand colors 

• Your preferred tone and messaging 

• Your chosen call-to-action 

• Your selected SmartApps products 

Why this matters 

With co-branded materials, you can accelerate your marketing, strengthen your position as a trusted advisor, and drive more Business Central opportunities—without spending time on design work. 

Contact cajsa.adenmark@smartappsford365.com for more details! 

Managing VAT reporting in Sweden has always been a challenge for businesses. Manual processes, file uploads, and compliance checks take time and increase the risk of errors. That’s why SmartApps developed Smart Swedish VAT for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central—a solution designed to automate and simplify VAT reporting for Swedish companies.

What’s New?

The latest update introduces direct integration with Skatteverket, the Swedish Tax Agency. This means you can now:

• Submit VAT reports directly from Business Central without leaving the system.
• Eliminate manual file uploads and reduce administrative steps.
• Ensure reports are sent in the correct format every time.

Why This Matters

Traditional VAT reporting often involves:

• Downloading and formatting files manually.
• Logging into Skatteverket’s portal to upload reports.
• Double-checking compliance and correcting errors.

These steps cost time and create unnecessary complexity. With Smart Swedish VAT’s new integration:

• Save hours of work by reporting in one click.
• Reduce errors thanks to automated processes.
• Stay compliant with Swedish VAT regulations effortlessly.

Other Key Features

Smart Swedish VAT doesn’t stop at Skatteverket integration. It also offers:

• Retrieve TAX entries from Skatteverket
• Export of VAT returns and EC sales lists in Skatteverket’s required format.
• Guided setup for quick and easy onboarding.
• Flexible reporting for any period.
• Customizable transfer rules for accurate accounting.

Why Choose Smart Swedish VAT?

Whether you’re a small business or a large enterprise, Smart Swedish VAT helps you:

• Streamline VAT processes.
• Minimize administrative burden.
• Focus on growing your business instead of wrestling with tax reports.

For us at SmartApps, it was a few intense, fun, and inspiring days filled with great meetings, new ideas, and fresh insights.

Lots of interest – and great conversations

Our booth had a steady flow of visitors throughout the event, and we had more meaningful conversations than ever before. It’s clear that interest in our apps is growing – both among existing and new partners.

The traditional Swedish dinner was, once again, a highlight that brought people together and sparked exciting discussions about the future.

AI and Agents – for real

AI was the big theme this year, both on stage and on the expo floor. Many visitors asked how far we’ve come with AI in our apps – and expectations are definitely high.

What we take with us is this: AI is no longer about the future – it’s happening now. And we’re ready to help both our customers and partners take the next step.

Our solutions are right on time

Interest in Eagle and our multicompany solutions was strong, confirming that we’re addressing challenges many businesses face today.

For us, that means continuing to share knowledge, support our partners, and develop our apps together with them.

In summary

Directions 2025 in Poznan gave us plenty to reflect on – and even more energy to bring home.

We’re looking forward to a year where AI becomes a real part of everyday business, where collaborations grow stronger, and where we keep doing what we believe in: making business simpler, for real.

Why is this the highlight of the year for us? Because it’s where ideas turn into reality. We’re heading there to meet both existing partners and exciting new connections, get inspired by hundreds of sessions, and catch up on the latest trends in Business Central and AI.

For us, it’s about more than just technology – it’s about relationships, networking, and truly understanding customer needs.

“We want to come back with fresh insights, new collaborations, and tons of energy for the future,” says Tina.

What’s happening at our booth?

Our booth at Directions EMEA will be the place to be! Stop by and:

• Join our competition for a chance to win
• Get a sneak peek at the latest in Eagle, including smart reconciliation features
• Meet Tina and Liza, who are happy to chat about how we can solve your challenges
• And of course – network, share ideas, and have fun!

We love meeting people who are passionate about growing their business. So swing by, say hi, and let’s talk about how we can create value together.

See you att booth B22 in Poznan!

All apps from SmartApps are officially validated for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2025 release wave 2, also known as version 27.

To be listed on AppSource, every app must undergo Microsoft’s validation process to ensure it is secure and meets the standards of Dynamics 365 Business Central. We are happy to announce that all SmartApps apps have successfully passed validation for 2025 release wave 2 (v27) and are ready to be downloaded for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

If you already have a SmartApps app installed in your Dynamics 365 Business Central environment, you will automatically receive the latest version when your system is upgraded to version 27.

Reconciliations are a key part of the month-end process – but how they impact the team varies depending on your role. Our new app is designed to support the entire finance department, from assistants to CFOs.

For finance assistants: Less manual work, more control
Finance assistants are often the ones doing the hands-on work – exporting data, filling in templates, and searching for discrepancies. Reconciliations for Eagle:

– Balances and changes are fetched automatically from Business Central

– Discrepancies are clearly visible – no need to build formulas

– Comments and specifications can be added directly in the system

The result: Less time spent on admin, more time for analysis.

For accountants: Structure and traceability
Accountants are usually responsible for ensuring reconciliations are correct and well-documented. The app provides:

– A clear overview of all accounts that need to be reconciled

– The ability to assign responsibility and track status

– Full traceability – who did what, when, and why

The result: A more structured process and stronger quality assurance.

For controllers: Better basis for analysis
Controllers need to understand why the numbers change – not just that they do. With the app:

– You see net changes between periods at a glance

– Easily identify discrepancies and follow up with comments

– Get better data to support budget and performance reviews

The result: Faster insights and more time for strategic analysis.

For CFOs: Control, efficiency, and peace of mind
CFOs need overview, reliability, and efficiency. Reconciliations for Eagle delivers:

– A consolidated, real-time view of reconciliation progress

– Reduced risk of errors and manual processes

– A reconciliation process ready for audit and internal control

The result: Greater confidence in the numbers – and more time to lead.

Our app isn’t just a tool – it’s a support system for your entire finance team. It simplifies the day-to-day, improves collaboration, and raises the quality of every step in your reconciliation process.

Beginning October 1, 2025, we will start issuing invoices in USD (U.S. dollars) in certain countries.

This change is intended to simplify transactions for our customers and partners in these markets, and to ensure a smoother and more consistent billing process.

Additional information will be provided directly to the affected customers before the change takes effect.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

What was the biggest technical challenge when you developed Reconciliations for Eagle?

There are almost as many ways of working with data as there are companies. The challenge was building something that could handle all those variations—while still feeling simple and intuitive for the user.

How do you work to make the user experience as simple as possible in your apps?

We always try to start with real, everyday needs—what people actually need to get done, not what just looks good on paper. Then we test a lot, early and often. Most of the time it’s more about removing unnecessary steps than adding more features. Fewer clicks is always better.

Is there a feature you’re especially proud to have helped develop?

In reconciliations, we can display the value from a report side-by-side with the balance from, say, an accounting account. That way you can instantly see if they match—without even opening the report. It’s especially helpful when reconciling an accounts receivable list, where you have both the account balance and the detailed specification.

What’s the biggest win for a customer who starts using your solutions?

Mainly the time saved. Things that used to take hours or even days can now be done in a fraction of that. And that frees up energy for the fun and important part—analysis.

Our new app is a smart extension for Business Central that automates and structures your reconciliations – directly in the system where your data already lives. It’s designed for finance teams that want to eliminate manual work, reduce the risk of errors, and gain full control over every reconciliation.

Why do you need it?

Today, many reconciliations are still handled manually across different systems. That often means:

• Exporting data from Business Central
• Pasting it into templates
• Comparing numbers between periods
• Trying to keep track of who did what

It’s time-consuming, error-prone, and difficult to follow up on. And many companies still pay for external systems – only to re-enter the same data manually.

What does the app do?

The app automatically gathers all relevant figures from Business Central and presents them in a structured interface. You’ll get:

• Account balances
• Net changes between periods
• Any deviations that stand out

You can:

• Add comments on discrepancies
• Assign responsibility to colleagues
• Mark items as completed
• Automatically add specifications to each reconciliation

Everything happens in real time, fully traceable, without ever leaving Business Central.

Why did we build it?

Reconciliations for Eagle is built on the same philosophy that drives everything we do at Eagle: simplify, streamline, and strengthen finance work.