AccuFund Inc. — AccuFund Accounting Suite

MODULES/SCALABILITY – 5 Stars
AccuFund is available in two versions: the Standard Edition and the Professional
Edition, which also provides additional features including Cash Drawer Security,
Back Access Security, Expense Control and Forms Access Control. AccuFund’s
core application comes with GL, AP, Bank Reconciliation, Cash Receipting, Forms
Designer, Financial Report Designer, Import Capabilities, Full Security System
and Multi-User Access. Optional modules include AR and Inventory, Payroll with
Labor Distribution, Purchase Orders and Inventory, Budget Development, Online
Requisitions, Loan Management, Custodial Checking, Advanced Printer Control,
Human Resources, Time Entry, Fixed Assets, Allocations Management, Grants Management,
Utility Billing, Utility, Utility Work Orders, and Business License and Sales
Tax. Flexible pricing levels and the addition of the AccuFund Hosted Solution
provide scalability for organizations of all sizes, and modules can be added
at any time.

FEATURES/FUNCTIONALITY – 4.5 Stars
Version 3.5 contains numerous system enhancements to the core accounting system.
The new Budget Development module assists users in developing budgets using
historical data. Both the Requisition and Purchase Order modules have been updated,
as well. Account structure is extremely flexible, allowing the use of up to
256 alphanumeric characters and unlimited segments when creating an account
structure.

You can store an unlimited number of years of financial data with the ability
to enter data historically if needed. Funds remain in balance using the automatic
due to/due from function found in the GL module. Multiple funds and multiple
years can easily be managed. The optional Allocations Management module allows
users to allocate expenses to multiple departments and funds or allocate costs
directly to labor or revenue and endowments. The Requisitions Management module
enables users to keep a handle on internal requisitions, which allows for multiple
levels of approval electronically.

REPORTING – 5 Stars
The AccuFund Financial Report Writer provides the specialty reports needed by
nonprofits. Sixteen sample reports are included, all of which can be customize
to suit the user’s needs or reports can be created from scratch. A drilldown
function allows for access to original source information. Graphics such as
images, lines and columns are easily added, and all reports can be previewed,
printed, saved as a PDF or HTML file, or e-mailed directly from the print screen.

The Forms Designer allows for the customization of any of the forms an organization
uses, including invoices, statements, letters, thank you cards and receipts.
AccuFund also produces FASB, GASB and other required financial statements.

SUPPORT/HELP – 4 Stars
Purchase of support, maintenance and system enhancements is required the first
year, and is available for 25 percent of the retail list price of the software
purchased. Support contracts renew annually and include telephone, e-mail and
remote desktop support. All system documentation and Help system assistance
has been updated to reflect current updates.

Training options include onsite training from either resellers or corporate
staff. A user boot camp and report training classes are usually held three times
per year at various locations, as well.

RELATIVE VALUE – 4.5 Stars
The Professional Edition of AccuFund Accounting Suite costs $6,595 for a single
user. A license for three concurrent users costs $8,995. The Standard Edition
is $2,995 for a single user and $6,495 for three concurrent users. The hosted
version costs $434.75 for a single user per month for the core system, with
additional modules costing extra. Special pricing is also available for larger
organizations with 25 or more users. Flexible pricing, scalable architecture
and numerous deployment options make AccuFund an excellent nonprofit financial
product for organizations of all sizes.

2007 Overall Rating: 4.5 Stars