November 8, 2012
Advice on Post-Election Tax Planning Ideas
Toni Nitti, a CPA and tax partner at WithumSmith+Brown, is a contributor to Forbes, and has offered several tips for tax planning now that we know the results of the Presidential election.
November 4, 2012
Android leads in smartphone wars
New study by IDC shows 75 percent of smartphones around the world are on Google's Android operating system.
November 4, 2012
New Financial Reporting Standards for Small Businesses
New AICPA framework would offer small businesses a new method of financial reporting. The framework is intended for companies who are not required to use Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
November 2, 2012
Be safe when giving to relief efforts
As many on the East Coast are still having trouble finding basic essentials like clean water and fresh food, or at least modern expectations of phone and internet, most of the rest of the country is wanting to reach out and help. That's what Americans do.
November 1, 2012
2012 Review of TaxWorks Tax Planner
RedGear Technologies — TaxWorks Tax Planner800-230-2322www.taxworks.com From the October 2012 review of professional tax planning systems. Best Fit: Small tax-focused practices using TaxWorks who want an integrated tax estimation and scenario testing tool that can help clients prepare for potential liability changes. Strengths:• User friendly interface• Adjustable inflation projections• Affordable price-point• Direct integration with TaxWorks...…
October 30, 2012
The Artistic Side of Tax Compliance: Planning
Are you or your clients suffering from "intaxication?" Understanding the tax code is hard and the penalties can be severe. But a good tax professional can help prepare and even reduce your taxes, if you consult with them before the end of the year.
October 29, 2012
2012 Review of PC Software Accounting, Inc. – Client Write-Up
PC Software Accounting, Inc. – Client Write-Up800-237-9234www.pcsai.com From the Nov. 2012 Review of Client Write-Up Systems. Best Fit: Professionals who want an installed, specialized write-up utility and who prefer a heads-down data entry approach. Also for firms using older systems looking for conversions into a new program. Strengths: Includes full GL, AP, AR and journals...…
October 29, 2012
2012 Review of Micronetics Accounting Xpert Enterprise Edition
Micronetics, Int’l. – Accounting Xpert Enterprise Edition561-995-1477www.axpert.com From the Nov. 2012 Review of Client Write-Up Systems. Best Fit: The system is best-suited to firms managing mid-sized and larger enterprises, particularly those with multiple locations. Strengths: Supports consolidated and multi-division entities Reporting across any time period/years Good reporting and financials customization, export options Strong support for...…
October 29, 2012
2012 Review of AccountantsWorld – Accounting Relief
AccountantsWorld – Accounting Relief888-999-1366www.AccountantsWorld.com From the Nov. 2012 Review of Client Write-Up Systems. Best Fit: Professionals wanting to take both their firm and their clients to a cloud-based, always-accessible accounting system with which there is no need for data transfer, since both sides are always working with the same live data. Strengths Newly redesigned interfaces...…
October 29, 2012
2012 Write-Up Review of QuickBooks Accountant 2013
Intuit, Inc. – QuickBooks Accountant 2013800-267-8379www.accountant.intuit.com From the Nov. 2012 Review of Client Write-Up Systems. Best Fit: Firms of most sizes with clients using QuickBooks and who provide general write-up and reconciliation, along with other professional services. Strengths: Newly streamlined navigation and interface New batch and pasting of thousands of transactions Reporting options include PDF,...…
October 29, 2012
2012 Review of CYMA 13: Financial Management System
CYMA Systems, Inc. – CYMA 13: Financial Management System800-292-2962www.cyma.com From the Nov. 2012 Review of Client Write-Up Systems. Best Fit: Professional firms offering write-up and reconciliation services to mid-sized and larger business clients, including consolidated entities and those with multiple locations or subsidiaries. The system can also be used in-house by such businesses. Strengths Extensive...…
October 29, 2012
How the Cloud is Affecting Client Write-Up
How the Cloud is Affecting Client Write-Up It would be hard to miss the major shift that small businesses have made toward cloud accounting over the past few years. Although there have been totally web-based accounting and business management systems since about 1998-1999, when NetSuite and Intacct debuted, these solutions were primarily focused on mid-sized...…
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Amy Vetter
CPA, CITP, CGMA
Becky Livingston
Accounting & AI Marketing Consultant
Brian Tankersley
CPA, CITP, CGMA
Garrett Wagner
CPA, CITP, CEO and Founder of C3 Evolution Group
Jim Boomer
CPA, CITP, CEO
Ken Berry, JD
CPA Practice Advisor Tax Correspondent
Kristy Short, Ed.D.
Accounting Content Specialist
Mary Girsch-Bock
Contributing Writer
Randy Johnston
MCS, MCP
Roman Kepczyk
CPA, CITP, CGMA
