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September 12, 2014 

Frequently I hear that cloud technology and anytime/anywhere accounting is here now, it's great, it's what all accountants should be using and encouraging their clients to use, and this new technology will free the accountant to do what he or she was actually trained to do. But exactly what is that? Many accountants, particularly small…

Gail Perry

September 12, 2014 

ZenPayroll is an outsourced, web-based payroll solution started in December 2012 and is backed by venture capital funds from many top Internet-based companies. The solution is designed to quickly process payroll and reports and relies heavily on user-guided assistance to ensure the most accurate processing. ZenPayroll is limited in its state compliance offerings but is...…

Bill Kennedy

September 12, 2014 

Accounting CS Payroll is now well established as a high volume payroll solution. Scalable to nearly any size organization, the solution is designed to process payroll in batches. Accounting CS Payroll is a separate module available to users of the Accounting CS system. New features this year include the Complete Payroll Output feature and also...…

Bill Kennedy

September 12, 2014 

Basic System Functions: 5 Stars SurePayroll for Accountants is a special branded payroll solution offered exclusively to accounting professionals. Though the payroll service processing is pretty much the same as the traditional SurePayroll solution, several features are provided to accounting professionals. With this branded service, accountants can manage all payroll clients currently on the SurePayroll...…

Bill Kennedy

September 12, 2014 

Paychex Online is an outsourced Internet-based payroll solution designed for small businesses, but scalable to work for larger organizations. The solution is designed around processing payroll as quickly and efficiently as possible. As an outsourced solution, all required filings and deposits are handled directly by Paychex. Recently, Paychex Online has been re-engineered from the ground...…

Bill Kennedy

September 12, 2014 

Online Payroll for Accountants is a fully outsourced, web-based solution designed to process small business payroll. With flat pricing, accounting professionals are able to price their services for optimal profitability. Basic System Functions: 5 Stars Online Payroll for Accountants is a web-based solution designed for collaboration between accounting professionals and their clients. The service is...…

Bill Kennedy

September 12, 2014 

CCH Small Firms Services has recently streamlined the payroll compliance options previously co-branded as solutions from ATX and TaxWise. Now only one product, Payroll, is provided and provides full integration with both product lineups. Several new features have been introduced in the current edition including automatic system updates and downloads and enhanced data import options....…

Bill Kennedy

September 12, 2014 

1099-Etc. is a modular payroll system designed to process forms for annual and quarterly payroll tax compliance. Within the system are a number of modules that enhance the offering and provide accounting professionals a complete payroll processing solution. New this year is the ability to import time information directly into the system and a new...…

Bill Kennedy

September 12, 2014 

RUN Powered by ADP Payroll for Partners is a wholesale payroll platform designed for accounting professionals. The RUN platform is designed exclusively for Internet-based payroll processing and can be implemented across a wide range of industries. Backed by ADP, one of the premiere online payroll vendors, extensive marketing materials are provided to aid accounting professionals...…

Bill Kennedy

September 12, 2014 

Payroll Relief is a cloud-based payroll solution specifically designed for accounting professionals to offer payroll services to their clients. The solution is focused on quickly processing payroll for a large number of payroll clients. New features this year include a newly redesigned user interface, full support for independent contractor workers, and new tools to enhance...…

Bill Kennedy

September 12, 2014 

Results of a recent study showed that "Those who save for the future by contributing to a 401(k) improved abnormal health test results and poor health behaviors approximately 27 percent more than non-contributors." This month's "By the Numbers" data from work-life balance expert Jeff Davidson demonstrates that our society could use a little help in…

Jeff Davidson

September 12, 2014 

Conflict. Whether it is related to decisions about firm management, technology or personnel, most of us try to avoid it like the plague. After all, wouldn’t life be easier if we could just make decisions in a vacuum and not worry about what others thought?

Jim Boomer