What does this mean for you?

While the update is scheduled, there is no need to rush into migration just yet. According to Microsoft's published updates, they plan to release major updates every autumn (around October) and minor updates during the summer. The final major update for Dynamics GP is scheduled for October 2028.

While your system won’t shut down immediately, Microsoft will gradually scale back its resources for Dynamics GP. This will likely lead to reduced innovation and fewer, if any, new features. We anticipate that after the October 2024 release, Microsoft will shift Dynamics GP into maintenance mode. There’s still time before the final deadline, but we recommend starting your plans to transition away from Dynamics GP now. This will give you the flexibility to manage the move alongside your other projects and accommodate your regular monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting processes.

Although Microsoft doesn’t publish exact customer numbers, we estimate there are around 900 companies in the UK (and roughly 30,000 globally) still using Dynamics GP for their accounting needs.

With a large number of companies migrating away from Dynamics GP and a shrinking pool of active GP partners in the UK, waiting too long could affect your timeline, plans, and potentially increase costs as the end date approaches.