The CCH ProSystem fx Trial Balance product is an “after the fact” trial balance and accounting product that allows multiple users to access files. The product is best suited as a tool for client write-up where the bookkeeping is performed in another application, as the product does not include the subsidiary ledgers normally included in […]
800-267-1317 www.caseware.com 2011 Overall Rating 4 Best Firm Fit: Firms that are looking to gain significant efficiencies in their financial reporting (no matter the size of the firm). Strengths User interface & intuitive workflow Strong financial reporting module SmartSync’s fast “real-time” collaboration Potential Limitations: No web hosted version currently available Summary & Pricing […]
Accountants have long had a reputation as being somewhat reclusive, perhaps even seen as professional hermits, because of the nature of many of the traditional services they provided.
Email has been around a long time and has evolved into a mission-critical resource to deliver documents and communicate with clients. It’s the default for most businesses — convenient, easy and mature — and has all but replaced time-consuming faxing and manual delivery of documents. However, while email has been a trusted delivery tool for […]
One of the ways successful firms are continuing to grow during the current economic downturn is by finding new and existing clients with targeted, personalized service. Large firms have used customer relationship management (CRM) and contact management systems for years to manage sales activities, track correspondence, and log contact with current and prospective customers, but these systems are frequently not used by small firms that don’t have dedicated marketing departments.
I first heard this phrase growing up around a couple of entrepreneurs/accountants — my parents and grandparents. My grandparents always had their own company. Granddad was the salesmen and grandma was the accountant. My parents were the same except Dad was more product visionary than sales and mom was the back office, including accounting. They […]
All of us seem to be exceptionally busy this summer — attending classes, conferences and online sessions in the ongoing pursuit of complying with CPE requirements. Personally, I enjoy each and every event because it offers the opportunity to meet with practitioners and stay apprised of concerns, trends and triumphs. In my travels, one key […]
There are ample articles trying to convince you of the value of Cloud Computing. There are three primary application approaches for the cloud: 1) Backup, which we have reviewed in prior columns covering products like NetRescue, Gillware and eFolder, 2) Hosting, including companies like CPAASP InsynQ, Awensa, Cloud 9 and Real Time Data Services, Thomson […]