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Update Log:
A4 Credit Provider Software Update Notes
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Changes to version 4.07
1. Bank bakance (point 16) on management Report did not correspond to balance on Bank/Petty Cash Report for same period or Bank/Petty Cash Utility. All amounts are now the same.
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Changes to version 4.06 w (19/05/2010)
1. Wording slightly changed in documentation to make it more "politically" correct. This is after consultation with NCR and NuPay and their legal chaps. The whole SPF was discussed etc and they are now happy with the wording.
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Changes to 4.06 u
1. Allps now has a "fault report" report. Look under TRANSACTION reports for new Allp Error report
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Changes to version 4.06 t
1. On the Management, VAT, Loans Granted and Repayments Received Reports the VAT figure included VAT on the SPF (PAF) fee which was incorrect. The VAT on SPF is not for the branches account as the SPF amount INCLUSIVE of VAT is paid to NuPay. If you are using the VAT figure for paying over VAT you would have been paying the VAT on SPF fee too much. This is only applicable when using NuPay as the Service Provider as when using Allps no SPF Fee is added.
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Changes to version 4.06 S2 (23/03/2010)
1. Updated call to NuPay terminal to sort out intermittant fault on NEW terminal type.
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Changes to version 4.06 s1 (19/03/2010)
1. Corrected ommissions in Consent to Judgement and Agreement to Pay Debt in Instalments
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Changes to version 4.06 s (17/03/2010)
1. An improved ARCHIVING and UN-ARCHIVING routine. This update is now compatible with extra files for the new Credit Act.
2. Additional documentation added. New Letter of Demand, Consent to Judgement and Agreement to Pay Debt in Instalments.
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Changes to version 4.06 r (25/02/2010)
1. NuPay users only affected. The scheduled amount differed from the NuPay Service Agreement amount by the VAT on the Service Provide Fee (PAF). This has now been fixed.
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Changes to version 4.06 q
1. Only NuPay integration users affected. There were small differences in total owing and Installment amounts on the contract and Credit Agreement. On the NuPay Service Agreement two amounts were interchanged. These have all been corrected.
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Changes to version 4.06 p
1. Automatic utility to correct allocations where total of allocations <> Credit amount
2. More statistics added to Monthly Management Report.
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Changes to version 4.06 o
Minor changes to issuing quotations.
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Changes to version 4.06 n
A facility has been added under MAINTENANCE Menu option where you can at your own risk select which documentation you want to print by default. A4dable Software STRONGLY recommends that ALL documentation is printed but should you wish to not print ALL documentation you do so entirely at your own risk and A4dable Software will not be held responsible for any documentation not printed.
This facility has been added as several users asked for it.
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Changes to version 4.06 m
The documentation has been changed considerably. This is as a result of an audit report compiled in September 2009 on one of our groups. The new documentation has been drawn up in conjunction with a lawyer who was instructed to get the wording and clauses that are needed up to date.
Unfortunately some of the documentation prints on more than one page but this was deemed necessary in order that the documentation will be acceptable by all the courts should you have to resort to going to court (or have a Debt Collector act on your behalf)
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Changes to version 4.06 k
There were a number of versions released between 4.06 and 4.06 k but most were to do with tests with Allps integration. We are pleased to be able to inform you that Allps is now fully integrated with A4dable and has been tested "live" at two branches without a single problem. In order to get your Allps system integrated please phone Allps (Intecon) and ask them to include you on the integration list.
You need to be on this version of A4dable or subsequent newer versions and also on the latest Allps version.
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Changes to version 4.06
1. Quotation, Contract and Letter of Demand is now available in English, Sepedie, Sesotho, Setswana, Xhosa and Zulu. The translations cost approximately R2000.00 per language so you can understand why I did not have it done in ALL the languages. I sincerely hope that the NCR will be satisfied that we have addressed the "Language Policy".
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Changes to version 4.05 d
1. Worked on Age Analysis and Total Debtors report so that Total Debt totals now co-incide.
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Changes to version 4.05 c
1. I have reverted back to the original NuPay format (at least that worked). I have asked NuPay why the new specifications do not work but as usual they could not wait to get back to me. As soon as the problem is sorted I will re-introduce the new specifications.
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Changes to Version 4.05 b
1. NuPay update again. An integral piece of information was overlooked in the latest specification and has now been updated.
2. Total debtors report rectified. Clients who were in fact paid up or where loans had been written off has been sorted out.
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Changes to Version 4.05 a
1. NuPay requires that an agreement be printed between NuPay and Client. This has been included. PLEASE REMEMBER TO INSERT NuPay MERCHANT NUMBER under MAINTENANCE - Branch Detail Menu option.
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Changes to Version 4.05
1. NuPay specs have changed. Two new parameters are required. Namely (1) Tracking and (2) Date Adjust
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Changes to version 4.04 y
1. New LOAN APPLICATION form. Latest updated version of Loan Application form
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Changes to version 4.04 x
1. CompuScan updated for Namibian users.
2. Deleting extra Monthly Fee record no longer gives LOAN status as DEL
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Changes to version 4.04 v
1. Attended to error in Total Debtors Utility. You need to re-run the utility. Draw a Total Debtors Report (Before 31/05/2007) and use Total debtors figure for the Utility.
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Changes to 4.04 u
1. Staff detail now available on Management Report
2. Changes to Namibia Loan Contract
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Changes to version 4.04 s
1. Revised ALLPS interface in an effort to solve the problem with EMPLOYERS.
2. Total Debtors reporting sorted out. Totals now agree on all reports
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Changes to version 4.04 p
1. ALLPS Integration. Trying new format of exporting Employer Details... Users experiencing problems with this process. This is an attempt to cure this problem.
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Changes to version 4.04 o
1. If a user was not granted rights to edit client information but tried to then access to the browse screens was denied. This has been fixed.
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Changes to version 4.04 n
1. Some branches were experiencing difficulties with CompuScan. Loans were not being registered with CompuScan themselves. I have made a "doublecheck" to ensure that loans are registered with CompuScan.
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Changes to version 4.04 m
1. Quotation now includes last scheduled amount (as this differs from the rest of the amounts)
2. Warning message appears if last scheduled amount differs drastically from the rest.
3. Changing an Employer name will automatically update all affected clients.
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Changes to Version 4.04 k
1. In order to solve the TOTAL DEBTORS inaccuracy on the Management Report I have created a Utility that can be found under the FILE Menu option - TOTAL DEBTORS. The one option allows you to view the data. Use the utility option to create OPENING BALANCES. The first time you run the option you will be asked for the CLOSINg BALANCE of TOTAL DEBTORS ending at a date. PLEASE ensure that you have the correct TOTAL DEBTORS figure and correct date. This will be used as a reference. Each time the utility is run it will create figures for the next month. By viewing you can ensure that the figures are available up until the month prior to the month that you are presently in. Thereafter this will be done automatically. If you have any queries or do not understand please phone for further information.
Changes to version 4.04 j
1. Additional field added (Sub Employer) to client update screen.
2. ALLPS amount sent to ALLPS corrected. This was only a problem when the repayment amounts consisted of more than one installment.
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Changes to version 4.04 h
1. Employer Code reverted back to alpha numeric as ALLPS have pre-determined Employer Codes for Government departements which MUST be adhered to. Some of these codes contain alpha characters. As soon as I am able to obtain a complete list from ALLPS I will forward it to everybody. In the meantime please ensure that your Employer Code is the same as that which appears on the payslips of Government employees!!!
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Changes to version 4.04 g
1. Fault on Age Analysis report solved.
2. Fault on Hnaded Over report solved.
3. Auto update of NuPay repayments fixed. A weekly or fortnightly was only accepting the first repayment. Now fixed.
ALLPS integration now working. Should you experience any problems please contact Piet Piet Jansen van Vuuren, Information Technology Consultants (Pty) Ltd
Tel: 012 998 7979 : Fax: 012 998 7914 : Cellular: 082 908 8894
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Changes to version 4.04 f
1. Facility to choose Tracking on ALLPS integration.
ALLPS integration now working. Should you experience any problems please contact Piet Piet Jansen van Vuuren, Information Technology Consultants (Pty) Ltd
Tel: 012 998 7979 : Fax: 012 998 7914 : Cellular: 082 908 8894
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Changes to version 4.04 e
1. ALLPS changed their format of data they receive from the integration with A4dable. This has been updated in this version.
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Changes to version 4.40 d
1. Security has now been added to the Optional Repayment Amount which can be editted to reduce repayment amounts in cases of small loans.
2. Another "test" is performed on Optional Repayment Amount so that the repayment amount cannot be less than the Loan Amount plus Interest.
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Changes to version 4.04 c
1. The REPAYMENT DATE on TOTAL DEBTORS report was in fact the LOAN DATE. This has been rectified.
2. Total Debtors on MANAGEMENT REPORT is now in line with TOTAL DEBTORS report.
3. Age Analysis figures co-incide with Total Debtors figures.
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Changes to version 4.04 b
1. Letter of Demand: The first time a LOD is printed the AMOUNT shown corresponded to the contract and quotation amount which was CORRECT. Should a COPY then be printed the new (copy) LOD indicated the original amount PLUS costs incurred with previous LOD which was INCORRECT. This has been rectified.
2. 2009 public holidays brought up to date.
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Changes to version 4.04
1. Total debtors report received attention.
2. Early/Late Settlements now has more information.
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Changes to version 4.03 x
1.Update for Beuka Group E-mail procedure.
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Changes to version 4.03 w
1.Update of Sub-Employer procedure. There was a problem with the work address which has now been sorted out.
2.Update for Beuka Group E-mail procedure, NuPay TransID included.
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Changes to version 4.03 v
1. In the reports section - Payment Schedules there was an error in the two reports which affected ONLY Namibian users whose Loan numbers start at 1 instead of 1001. This has been sorted out.
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Changes to version 4.03 u
1. NuPay change in structure of a file. There was a problem on our side which has now been sorted out
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Changes to Version 4.03 t
1.New procedure for Sub Employers
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Changes to Version 4.03 s
1.Employer Code fixed - Numeric 6 digits
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Changes to version 4.03 r
1.Changes to the Employer Report - Sort function by Emp Name or Emp Code.
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Changes to version 4.03 q
1. Facility exists to capture refunds. You can book in and book out a refund for any client. This is on the "Loans" screen.
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Changes to version 4.03 p
1. ALLPS/NuPay split problem solved.
2. Management report item 3 Original vs Settlement interest figures now calculated on Repayments and not Loans Granted during report period.
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Changes to version 4.03 o
1. Facility to allow ALLPS/NuPay to split repayments or not.
< R500.00 no split
Between R500.00 and R1 000.00 split 60/40
> R1 000.00 split 50/30/20
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Changes to version 4.03 n
1. In the client update screen there is a LOAN EXPIRY DATE field. This is to be used if you do not want to grant any more loans after an "expiry" date. Leave as ZERO if you do not want to use this function.
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Changes to version 4.03 m
1. There was a request to "automatically" move the collection date for NuPay repayments forward by two days. The ACTION DATE will now be the actual date as displayed when doing affordability. This date takes Sundays and Public Holidays into account, but by then moving that date forward by two days one could end up with the action date falling on a Sunday or a public holiday. If you wish to move the ACTION DATE forward do so by adjusting the REPAYMENT DATE in the affordability.
2. Slight change to Age Analysis report... should be more accurate now.
3. CLIENT STATEMENT accuracy also attended to. When a loan was written off there was some confusion with a "costs" entry that did not update the balance column.
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Changes to version 4.03 l
1. Age Analysis report corrected. No longer showing all loans as 90+ days outstanding.
2. Re-introduced PAF. No decision from NCR yet, so working on the principal that if it was definately not on they would have said so. We will leave it operational until NCR says a definate NO. PLEASE READ CHANGES TO VERSION 4.03 k AS WELL.
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Changes to version 4.03 k
1. NuPay and ALLPS integration updated. ALLPS is still in a testing phase but am confident that it should be ready soon. Will keep you informed.
2. Management report updated to include summary of how payments are received as is Repayments report.
3. Write off procedure updated. The amount written off previously was not 100% correct due to VAT on PAF etc. We are also waiting for outcome of PAF from MFSA/NCR and will re-introduce as soon as possible.
4. If using the ALLPS integration please ensure that when an Employer is a Government Department that it is marked as such in the Employer file. The client's PERSAL and PAYPOINT numbers then also need to be filled in otherwise the transaction will be rejected by ALLPS.
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Changes to version 4.03 j
1. Schedule summary printed from Client screen corrected. Opening balance was incorect.
2. Improvements on reporting when automatically settling ALLPS and NuPay integration.
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Changes in Version 4.03 i (Dated 02/09/2008)
1. Error in ALLPS creation corrected. This is still under test by ALLPS, so not yet available as integration.
2. Employer renaming utility. (To standardise employer names (and code).
3. Additional button supplied to re-instate schedule file. This is to be used in cases where for some reason or other the schedule file has become messed up. It will revert to the state when the loan was granted, but still taking into account any payments that have been made.
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Changes in version 4.03 h (Dated 28/08/2008)
1. Automatic updating of ALLPS payments
2. Handed over Bad Debts report updated.
3. Calculation of Writing Off Bad Debts updated.
ALLPS have not activated the integration yet. They want to test one branch live for a month. Thereafter they will activate A4dable Software
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Changes in version 4.03 g (Dated 26/08/2008)
1. Minor changes in ALLPS integration.
2. PAF has temporarily been removed as there is some queries regarding the legality of the Credit Provider charging an "extra fee" which is not permitted under the National Credit Act. This situation is receiving attention and as soon as clarity or ruling concerning this issue is received and is permissable the PAF will again be available in the program.
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Changes to version 4.03 f
1. NuPay payments can now automatically be updated.
2. ALLPS is now integrated into the software
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Changes to version 4.03 e
1. PAF included in reports
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Changes to version 4.03 d1
Beuka Group Update.
Changes to version 4.03 d
NB. Please remember that if a client makes a cash payment at your office you MAY NOT charge him/her the Payment Advance Fee.
1. There was a problem with repayments. If the amount entered was the Amount Outstanding, but penalty interest was added (higher Settlement amount) the system updated the loans file to accept the higher settlement amount thus leaving a balance to be paid instead of settling the loan in full.
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Changes to version 4.03 c
1. The PAF calculation was inadvertantly being calculated on loan granted amount and not the total owing amount.
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Changes to version 4.03 b
1. For some reason or other the PAF did not calculate for terms exceeding one month. This has been corrected.
2. Also problem with partial repayment which has been sorted out
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Changes to version 4.03 a
1. Introduction of Payment Advance Fee (PAF) You can now select if you want PAF added or not. PAF is calculated at 2.19% of the amount that has to be repaid by the client. It is now permissable to recover the costs of the transaction fee from the client. Should the repayment be paid in cash by the client it is then not permissable to recover PAF from the client. PAF is for the sole use where an ALLPS or NuPay type transaction has taken place.
Please note that there are a couple of files that undergo a file conversion. Please only upgrade during a quiet period or after close of business to allow time for the conversion process.
2. You need to give rights to the users to give PAF discount.
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Changes in version 4.03
1. You can now give a client a Settlement Quotation. The amount calculated is valid for 7 days.
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Changes in version 4.02 z
1. Loans Granted report can be grouped into loan periods.
2. Reason fot zero pocket money included in affordability.
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Changes in version 4.02 y1
1. Beuka Update
Changes in version 4.02 y
1. Affordability. Reasons for zero rands for certain "compulsory" expenditures as expected by NCR
2. Pay Schedule available for archived clients. If any amount is still outstanding from records that have been archived.
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Changes in version 4.02 w1
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1.Credit Life Update(Beuka)
Changes in version 4.02 w
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1. Early Settlement amount sorted out. There was a problem with the calculations on loans with a repayment term of greater than two months.
2. Settlement amount sorted out when the extra R50.00 monthly fee option is selected when a client is late in paying.
Changes in version 4.02 v
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1. Automatic sending of Credit Life file updated
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