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.
March 14, 2016
The latest version of QuickBooks Point of Sale offers users enhanced start up speed, improved function windows and quicker list opening. Users can now also open multiple windows simultaneously, so users can view information in multiple locations ...
February 19, 2016
Best Fit: Serenic Navigator from Serenic Software is a nonprofit accounting product best suited for mid-sized to large nonprofit organizations, NGO’s and government entities. Product Strengths Excellent budgeting capability Integrates with Microsoft Office 365 Product is available for on premise and online/cloud deployment Offers optional grant and donor management modules Potential Limitations Significant training may be...…
February 19, 2016
Best Fit: QuickBooks Online is well suited for smaller nonprofits with basic budgeting and donor tracking needs. QuickBooks Online is Intuit’s latest version available in the QuickBooks franchise. Available in four versions, from Self-Employed to Plus for up to 25 users, QuickBooks Online offers quick online system access using an number of devices including smart...…
February 19, 2016
Spun off from Serenic Software in 2014, OneNFP is available in three versions: Lite, Standard, and Premium. Also available is One NFP Fundraising, a compatible program designed for nonprofits to better manage donor interaction and communication. 100 percent Cloud-based, One NFP Financials also integrates with Microsoft Office 365. Best Fit: With the availability of two...…
February 19, 2016
MIP Advance offers users the flexibility of a cloud-based system, along with strong fund management and reporting options. Pricing for MIP Advance starts at $99.00 for a single user and includes GL, AP, Bank Reconciliation, Dashboard, and Export to Excel Only modules. The Standard Version is $199.00 for a single user and includes all of...…
February 19, 2016
From the 2016 Reviews of Nonprofit Accounting Systems. FUND E-Z from FUND E-Z Development Corporation is an industry-tested nonprofit accounting product that offers small to mid-sized nonprofit organizations with the tools they need at an affordable price. Pricing for a single user starts at $1,995.00 for the basic edition, which is suitable for most nonprofits....…
February 19, 2016
From the 2016 Reviews of Nonprofit Accounting Systems. Best Fit: Financial Edge NXT, from Blackbaud is well suited for mid-sized nonprofit organizations, NGO’s, and government entities that desire the flexibility of an online product. Product Strengths Mobile friendly interface Integrates with all Blackbaud financial and fundraising applications Excellent help and support options available Grant...…
February 19, 2016
From the 2016 Reviews of Nonprofit Accounting Systems. Best Fit: Denali FUND Nonprofit Software, from Cougar Mountain Software is a modular system well-suited for small to mid-sized nonprofit organizations, particularly those handling multiple funds. Product Strengths User friendly interface Integration with third party donor management software Available in three versions Modular structure allows users to...…
February 19, 2016
From the 2016 Reviews of Nonprofit Accounting Systems. Best Fit: Available via SaaS technology, FastFund Nonprofit Accounting from Araize is well suited for small to mid-sized nonprofit organizations that desire easy system navigation, along with strong budgeting and reporting capability. FastFund Nonprofit Accounting from Araize, Inc. has been offering nonprofit software for over 30 years....…
February 19, 2016
AccuFund is an excellent choice for mid-sized nonprofits that need a scalable product that can be accessed remotely. The availability of both on–premise and online/cloud editions allows users to choose the option that would be suit their organization’s needs. The scalability of the product allows users to start with the core set of modules and...…
February 19, 2016
Aplos offers several discounts to new and smaller nonprofits. For instance, nonprofits formed in the past year can request six months free, and those with less than $50,000 in annual revenues can qualify for a 30% discount. The Starter version of Aplos runs $25.00 per month, with users able to save 10% if the subscription...…
