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March 19, 2018 

Xero www.xero.com From the 2018 reviews of AR systems. Xero is a cloud-based accounting application well suited for small business owners. Xero offers three versions, Starter, Standard, and Premium, with all versions offering complete accounting functionality. The 2018 version of Xero offers several product enhancements made including the addition of a new payment service, mobile...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

Accounting March 19, 2018 

Centreviews (Now Fraxion) Business intelligence Suite www.centreviews.com From the March 2018 reviews of AR apps. Suitable for very large businesses that process thousands of invoices monthly, Centreviews is an invoice/accounts receivable management product that works to consolidate the receivables process to a central repository. In doing so, Centreviews helps to ensure that all the relevant...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

March 19, 2018 

Kashoo www.kashoo.com From the 2018 reviews of AR systems. Kashoo is a cloud-based accounting application designed for small businesses. Unlike many other small business apps, Kashoo offers double-sided accounting ability, along with GL capability, with users able to easily customize the application to suit their needs. Kashoo also offers mobile apps for both iOS and...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

March 19, 2018 

Sage Intacct www.intacct.com From the 2018 reviews of AR systems. The Sage Group announced in July of 2017 that they had acquired Intacct. Formerly known as Intacct, the product is now known as Sage Intacct, with much of the functionality of the product remaining the same, including cloud-based accessibility. Designed for mid-sized and larger businesses,...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

March 19, 2018 

Intuit QuickBooks Online www.quickbooksonline.com From the 2018 reviews of AR systems. In its relatively short life, QuickBooks Online has quickly become a small business favorite. Designed for the small business owner, QuickBooks Online offers the anytime/anywhere flexibility lacking in its desktop version. Scalable, with three online versions available, QuickBooks Online can be used by freelancers...…

Gita Faust

March 19, 2018 

PaySimple www.paysimple.com From the 2018 reviews of AR systems. Designed for the online entrepreneur, PaySimple offers simple payment processing capability, automating the billing, processing, and deposit of all payments. PaySimple easily processes electronic check processing, debit and credit card payments, eChecks, and ACH transfers, along with recurring billing. PaySimple can also track invoices along with...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

March 18, 2018 

Taxpayers who turned age 70½ during 2017 must start receiving required minimum distributions (RMDs) from Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and workplace retirement plans by Sunday, April 1, 2018.

March 18, 2018 

Cybercriminals sometimes post stolen EFINs, PTINs and CAF numbers on the Dark Web as a crime kit for identity thieves who can then file fraudulent tax returns. EFINs are necessary for tax professionals or their firms to file client returns electronically.

March 16, 2018 

March 17 is a day that is easily recognized by most Americans as St. Patrick’s Day. It is a day in which many partake in joyous festivities, all things green and the superstition of good luck charms. For job seekers, the holiday may inspire the need for a four-leaf clover to bring success to their...…

March 16, 2018 

March 15, 2018 

Taxpayers must file their 2017 tax returns by April 17, 2018, or request a six-month extension. Extensions can be requested using Free File, by filing Form 4868 or by paying all or part of the estimated income tax due and indicating that the payment ...

March 14, 2018 

As financial advisors, we are tasked with the responsibility of creating an environment where business owners can carefully develop a strategy for taking their coming year to the next level. In the title, I said, “do NOT forecast.”

Justin Hatch