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.

September 14, 2017 

2017 Review of QuickBooks Point of Sale Desktop

QuickBooks Point of Sale Desktop 12.0 is best suited for small to mid-sized retail businesses that are looking for a point of sale product that will integrate with other QuickBooks applications. QuickBooks Point of Sale Desktop is available in three ...

Mary Girsch-Bock

September 14, 2017 

2017 Review of Vend Point of Sale

Vend is a good fit for retailers of any size that are looking for a flexible point of sale application. Available in three versions as well as a free version, Vend is designed to work on iPad, Mac, or PC systems, working both online and offline as needed.

Mary Girsch-Bock

August 18, 2017 

2017 Review of CCH Axcess Tax

CCH Axcess Tax is completely cloud-based, so users will have complete access to the system from any location. CCH Axcess Tax also offers users free mobile apps for both iOS and Android tablets and smart phones which offers access to client management, ...

Mary Girsch-Bock

August 18, 2017 

2017 Review of CCH ProSystem fx Tax

CCH ProSystem fx Tax is part of the comprehensive CCH ProSystem fx Suite of products from Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting. The product is well suited for accounting firms of all sizes, and is best utilized in an environment where other Wolters Kluwer ...

Mary Girsch-Bock

August 18, 2017 

2017 Review of Drake Tax

Drake Tax from Drake Software is well suited for small to mid-sized accounting firms that primarily process 1040 returns for clients. Drake Tax also works well for small businesses as well.

Mary Girsch-Bock

August 18, 2017 

2017 Review of GoSystem Tax RS

GoSystem Tax RS from Thomson Reuters is best suited for mid-sized to larger firms that process complex returns for larger organizations and individuals. One of the earliest tax compliance solutions to offer a web-based solution, GoSystem Tax RS has ...

Mary Girsch-Bock

August 18, 2017 

2017 Review of Intuit Lacerte Tax

Lacerte Tax, from Intuit is a good match for accounting firms that perform tax-related services to both businesses and individuals. Lacerte can easily handle complex tax returns and offers seamless integration with QuickBooks applications.

Mary Girsch-Bock

August 18, 2017 

2017 Review of My TAXPrep Office

My TAXPrep Office from Advanced Tax Solutions is a good fit for tax preparation sites that process a high number of fairly straightforward individual and business tax returns. Ideal for firms or preparers with multiple locations, My TAXPrep Office ...

Mary Girsch-Bock

August 18, 2017 

2017 Review of Intuit ProConnect Tax Online

ProConnect Tax Online is completely web-based, with users able to access the program from any platform, including PC’s, Mac’s, and mobile devices. ProConnect Tax Online uses a per-return pricing level, with pricing available for 1040 returns and ...

Mary Girsch-Bock

August 18, 2017 

2017 Review of Intuit ProSeries Tax

Well-suited for small to mid-sized accounting firms that primarily handle 1040 returns, ProSeries Tax from Intuit is available in two versions; Basic and Professional. Seamless integration with QuickBooks in the Professional version makes ProSeries ...

Mary Girsch-Bock

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Brian Tankersley

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Garrett Wagner

CPA, CITP, CEO and Founder of C3 Evolution Group

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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

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Steve Saah

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