2011 Overall Rating 4 800-648-6258 www.addsuminc.com Best Fit: A good fit for those with high transaction volume bookkeeping operations who require inventory support. Designed for small to mid-sized businesses, particularly small retailers and contractors who require industry-specific features. Strengths: Strong POS capabilities Multi-user version supports unlimited users at a site for $799 Support for […]
2011 Overall Rating 4.5 800-890-9500 www.DrakeSoftware.com Best Firm Fit: 1040-focused practices looking to broaden their services with integrated write-up and tax planning options, as well as retail environments with multiple locations. Strengths: – Exceptional live support – Affordable all-inclusive pricing includes all entities, states, e-filing, plus tax planning, document management & write-up with ATF […]
2011 Overall Rating 4.75 800-388-4697 www.Peachtree.com Best Fit: Easy-to-use application for those who handle inventory, job costing or other complex areas; evolves with the needs of small businesses. Strengths: – Scalable application with numerous industry versions – Business Status Report, along with New Sage Peachtree Business Intelligence reporting, Business Analytics for Sage Peachtree […]
2011 Overall Rating 4.5 800-322-6962 www.accountedge.com Best Fit: With hundreds of business templates, AccountEdge is suitable for a variety of small businesses. Strengths: – Strong Apple Mac support – Mac network version available – Includes 100 industry-specific charts of accounts – Mobile version for iOS devices – U.S. & Canadian versions available – […]
2011 Overall Rating 4.75 800-388-3038 www.cougarmtn.com 4.5 – Basic System Functions 5- Core Accounting Capabilities 4.5 – Day-to-Day Operations 4.5 – Management Features 5 – Integration & Import/Export 4.75 – Help/Support Best Fit: Recently rewritten modular application provides mid-range flexibility and sophistication at a reasonable price. Well-suited for small to mid-sized businesses. Strengths: […]
4 – 2011 Overall Rating 800-444-9922 www.checkmark.com 4 – Basic System Functions 4.5 – Core Accounting Capabilities 3.25 – Day-to-Day Operations 4.25 – Management Features 3.5 – Integration & Import/Export 4.25 – Help/Support Best Fit: With good basic functionality at a value price point, this may be a good fit for accounting […]
2011 Overall Rating 3.5 888-236-9501 accountant.intuit.com Product Delivery Methods: _____ On-Premises __x__ SaaS _____ Hosted by Vendor Best Fit: Small practices with generally less complex clients, primarily 1040-focused who need mobility Strengths: Web-based No IT headaches Inexpensive Instant ramp-up/down Any number of users On-demand use PC & Mac friendly Potential Limitations: Lack […]
888-420-1040 www.taxslayerpro.com 2011 Overall Rating 4 Best Firm Fit: Tax offices primarily focused on retail 1040 processing and bank products, with some need for simple business entity returns Strengths: – Support for all entities at federal & state level – Integrated bank products – Unlimited e-filing – Online return backup functions as limited portal […]