Mary Girsch-Bock

Contributing Writer

Mary Girsch-Bock is a graduate of the University of Illinois-Chicago. She began her career as accountant and later made the switch to writing full time, concentrating on business and technology, with a focus on small business. A former QuickBooks beta tester, Mary has been a featured regular contributor to CPA Practice Advisor since 2002, and she has also been published in The Motley Fool, The Blueprint, and Property Manager.com.  She currently writes a monthly accounting and technology-related blog for PLANERGY, and ghostwrites several blogs for various software companies.

July 23, 2018 

2018 Review of FUND E-Z Nonprofit Accounting

FUND E-Z Nonprofit Accounting www.fundez.com 877-696-0900 From the 2018 reviews of nonprofit accounting systems. FUND E-Z is well suited for small to mid-sized nonprofit organizations. Typically installed on premise on desktop or network computers, FUND E-Z now offers cloud hosting as well. FUND E-Z is available in two versions; Basic and Pro, with smaller nonprofits...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

July 23, 2018 

2018 Review of Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT

Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT 843-654-2175 www.blackbaud.com From the 2018 reviews of nonprofit accounting systems. Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT is well suited for mid-sized nonprofit organizations and government entities that require a comprehensive financial management application. Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT is cloud-based and can also be accessed from a smart phone or tablet for true anytime/anywhere...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

July 23, 2018 

2018 Review of GMS Nonprofit and Governmental Accounting

GMS Nonprofit and Governmental Accounting Grants Management Systems www.gmsactg.com 800-933-3501 From the 2018 reviews of nonprofit accounting systems. GMS Accounting and Financial Management / Reporting System is designed from the ground up for nonprofits and public entities that require accounting for contracts, grants, and related program activity, making it a good fit for organizations that...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

July 23, 2018 

2018 Review of Serenic Navigator Nonprofit Accounting

Serenic Navigator 877-737-3642 www.serenic.com From the 2018 reviews of nonprofit accounting systems. Serenic Navigator from Serenic Software is a robust financial software application designed for mid-sized to large nonprofit organizations, NGO’s, and government entities. Serenic Navigator features a core financial application along with numerous add-on applications that expand the functionality of the product immensely. Serenic...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

July 23, 2018 

2018 Review of Araize FastFund Nonprofit Accounting

FastFund Nonprofit Accounting Araize Inc. www.araize.com 800-745-4037 From the 2018 reviews of nonprofit accounting systems. FastFund Nonprofit Accounting from Araize is well suited for small to mid-sized nonprofit organizations. FastFund is available exclusively on the cloud, offering the convenience of anytime/anywhere convenience along with an affordable price. FastFund is available in two versions; Standard and...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

July 23, 2018 

2018 Review of Cougar Mountain Denali FUND Nonprofit Accounting

Denali FUND Nonprofit Accounting Cougar Mountain Software www.cougarmtn.com 800-388-30385 From the 2018 reviews of nonprofit accounting systems. Denali FUND Nonprofit Accounting from Cougar Mountain Software is well suited for small to mid-sized organizations. Denali FUND is available in three versions; Basecamp, Ascent, and Summit, with smaller users able to easily scale up to a more...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

July 23, 2018 

2018 Review of Abila MIP Advance Fund Accounting

Abila MIP Advance Fund Accounting 800-811-0961 www.abila.com From the 2018 reviews of nonprofit accounting systems. MIP Advance from Abila is cloud-based fund accounting software that is a good fit for small to mid-sized nonprofit organizations and government entities. Users can also download the mobile app for mobile system access. The 2018 of MIP Advance offers...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

July 23, 2018 

2018 Review of Xero Accounting for Nonprofits

Xero 800-411-XERO www.Xero.com From the 2018 reviews of nonprofit accounting systems. Xero is a good fit for smaller nonprofit organizations that are looking to move to financial management software. While Xero is not designed for nonprofit organizations, it can be used in nonprofit organizations that do not need to manage multiple funds, grants, or projects....…

Mary Girsch-Bock

July 23, 2018 

2018 Review of Tangicloud for Nonprofits & Government

Tangicloud for Nonprofits & Government www.tangicloud.com 877-786-9604 From the 2018 reviews of nonprofit accounting systems. Tangicloud for Nonprofits & Government was launched in 2016, offering a suite of fund accounting applications designed for mid-sized to large nonprofits that are looking for a more robust fund accounting system. Built using Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Tangicloud offers several...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

July 23, 2018 

2018 Review of Aplos Fund Accounting

Aplos Fund Accounting Aplos Software 888-274-1316 www.aplossoftware.com From the 2018 reviews of nonprofit accounting systems. Aplos Fund Accounting is a cloud-based fund accounting program designed for small to mid-sized nonprofit organizations. Aplos works on both Windows and Mac platforms and contains a user-friendly interface for easy system navigation. Scalable, Aplos is available in three versions;...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

July 23, 2018 

2018 Accounting and Management Apps for Nonprofits

If your nonprofit needs to raise funds, chances are that you’re doing it the traditional way – with direct mail campaigns and various other mailings. But today, some of the best tools available to raise money can be found online. And while we’re all familiar with crowdfunding platforms such as GoFundMe, Crowdriser, FundRazr, and Fundly,...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

July 23, 2018 

2018 Review of Donor Search – Apps for Nonprofits

DonorSearch www.donorsearch.net As a nonprofit, once of your most valued resources is your donor database. You carefully track each donor, making sure that they are cultivated on a timely basis. But how do you identify potential donors? Yes, you gather contact information from your website, or from Facebook, or from trade shows, but even then,...…

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Amy Vetter

Amy Vetter

CPA, CITP, CGMA

Becky Livingston

Becky Livingston

Accounting & AI Marketing Consultant

Brian Tankersley

Brian Tankersley

CPA, CITP, CGMA

Garrett Wagner

Garrett Wagner

CPA, CITP, CEO and Founder of C3 Evolution Group

Jim Boomer (WB)

Jim Boomer

CPA, CITP, CEO

Ken Berry, JD

Ken Berry, JD

CPA Practice Advisor Tax Correspondent

Kristy Short, Ed.D.

Kristy Short, Ed.D.

Accounting Content Specialist

Mary Girsch-Bock

Mary Girsch-Bock

Contributing Writer

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Roman Kepczyk

CPA, CITP, CGMA

Steve Saah

Steve Saah

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