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February 22, 2016 

Everyone loves a good disaster story. From shifting tectonic plates to the zombie apocalypse, it is great fun to spin a story of impending disaster, including the impending crash of the technology sector and its stocks.

Dave McClure

February 22, 2016 

The Protiviti Governance Portal provides companies with the visibility and oversight they need to address multiple governance, risk and compliance (GRC) objectives through a single, unified technology platform.

February 22, 2016 

Thomson Reuters has launched the new Checkpoint Credits & Incentives Pinpointer: International, a solution designed to help multinational corporations (MNCs) identify tax credits and incentives that apply to global jurisdictions to maximize tax-saving ...

February 22, 2016 

Xero’s Gmail integration takes email out of the inbox and into the accounting workflow, giving small businesses even more information about their relationships with their contacts without leaving Xero. Tighter integration with Google Apps for Work ...

February 20, 2016 

We tend to think of nonprofits – the places where we worship, adopt our pets, receive our cultural stimulation, and so on—as completely tax exempt organizations. But many of these groups do face sales tax issues, both when they purchase items and when the

David N. Plaskow

February 19, 2016 

Technology is at the core of professional accounting firms, and since 1990, this publication has covered the evolution of not on the technology, but also the dramatic changes in workflow processes and productivity.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

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...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

February 19, 2016 

Because 401(k) plans can help small businesses attract and retain the skilled employees key to fueling growth, adding financial planning services - specifically retirement planning - is a great place to start.

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...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

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...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

February 19, 2016 

Mary Girsch-Bock