Microsoft MB3-230 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft Corporation |
| Exam Name: | Microsoft Great Plains 8.0 Human Resources and Payroll (U.S.) |
| Exam Number: | MB3-230 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired (no longer active certification) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Case Study |
| Passing Score: | 700 (scaled score out of 1000) |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Price: | $165 USD (historical pricing, subject to change) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40-60 |
| Recommended Training: | Microsoft Dynamics GP documentation Microsoft Learn - Dynamics GP resources |
| Exam Registration: | Microsoft Certification (Retired Exams Overview) |
| Sample Questions: | Microsoft MB3-230 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Proctored exam (historically available via authorized testing centers; now retired) |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites required (legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP certification track; basic accounting and HR/payroll knowledge recommended). |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/retired-certifications/ |
Microsoft MB3-230 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Payroll Configuration | - Deduction and benefit setup - Tax setup and withholding rules (U.S. payroll) - Payroll setup and pay code configuration |
| Topic 2: System Overview and Configuration | - Microsoft Dynamics GP architecture and components - Security roles and user access setup - Company setup and system preferences |
| Topic 3: Payroll Processing | - Pay runs and paycheck generation - Adjustments and corrections - Payroll calculation and processing cycles |
| Topic 4: Reporting and Compliance | - Tax reporting and compliance outputs - Year-end processing and reconciliation - Payroll reporting and summaries |
| Topic 5: Human Resources Setup | - Position management and organizational structure - Employee records and HR master data setup - Benefits and compensation configuration |

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