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 2010 Review of CYMA Systems Inc. — CYMA Accounting for Windows – Job Costing

September 5, 2014 

2010 Review of CYMA Systems Inc. — CYMA Accounting for Windows – Job Costing

800-292-2962 www.cyma.com CYMA Accounting for Windows offers several industry-specific modules designed to integrate with the vendor’s financial suite of modules. Ideal for mid-sized construction companies, CYMA offers an array of features not frequently found in less expensive products. Although it can easily work independently, the Job Costing module is truly designed to work with the...…

 eTEK International — eTEK for Microsoft Office

September 5, 2014 

eTEK International — eTEK for Microsoft Office

800-888-6894 www.etek.net The eTEK line of business accounting applications has long specialized in meeting the needs of the construction and contractor spaces, but the vendor also offers full module suites that can be used to manage most industry types. The company offers several versions of its core accounting system based on the database resources being...…

 Salesorder.com

September 5, 2014 

Salesorder.com

415-593-3838 www.salesorder.com Salesorder.com is a fairly new addition to the online small business accounting space, with its self-named system providing a full complement of business management tools for entities ranging from one or two users, up through dozens or more. The system includes all traditional accounting modules, along with cashflow features, lead and prospect management,...…

 NetSuite Inc. — NetSuite

September 5, 2014 

NetSuite Inc. — NetSuite

877-Net-Suite www.netsuite.com NetSuite was one of the original developers of SaaS for the small and mid-sized enterprise, but we do not include them along with the other systems in this review because they are priced just outside of the margins we set for products for the small business market. The program is exceptionally well designed...…

 Intacct Corporation — Intacct Financial Management

September 5, 2014 

Intacct Corporation — Intacct Financial Management

877-968-0600 www.intacct.com Intacct offers a comprehensive web-based accounting and business management suite that is available in several industry versions, including one specifically designed for professional accountants. The technology company has also been designated the preferred provider of financial applications by the AICPA. This review focuses on the complete integrated suite available from Intacct. Basic System...…

 Intuit — QuickBooks Online

September 5, 2014 

Intuit — QuickBooks Online

800-286-6800 www.quickbooksonline.com The installed version of QuickBooks is the most widely used small business software in the world, with the ability to purchase it off the shelf at big box stores and online retailers. QuickBooks Online is not the same as the installed program, but rather a completely web-based system with a different design and...…

 Thomson Reuters — GoFileRoom

September 5, 2014 

Thomson Reuters — GoFileRoom

800-968-8900 CS.ThomsonReuters.com GoFileRoom was the pioneer application for a completely web-hosted, browser-based DMS solution. The product was acquired by Thomson Reuters about five years ago from Immediatech. GoFileRoom originally focused on the large firm market but has steadily expanded into the small and mid-size firm space with an attractive, all-inclusive pricing model. GoFileRoom is a...…

 Thomson Reuters — FileCabinet CS

September 5, 2014 

Thomson Reuters — FileCabinet CS

800-968-8900 CS.ThomsonReuters.com FileCabinet CS is one of two powerful DMS solutions available from Thomson Reuters, targeted specifically to the tax and accounting marketplace. The greatest value of FileCabinet CS is derived from its deep integration with the other solutions that make up the CS Professional Suite for the tax and accounting profession. Core Product Features...…

homeowner1

September 4, 2014 

How to Advise Distressed Homeowners in a Year of Tax Uncertainty

In recent years, accounting and tax professionals have become experts at advising their clients about the tax consequences of foreclosures, short sales, loan modifications and walk-aways. In fact, you may have assisted so many clients on these transactions in the last seven years that what used to be a challenge may now seem like “old…

McDonalds-Article-2014073016091

September 4, 2014 

NLRB McDonald’s Ruling Could Have Wide-Ranging Impact on Labor Laws

With the recent decision that McDonald's and its franchisees could be joint employers, the National Labor Relations Board's general counsel has continued a series of far-reaching actions that could upend how many American companies conduct business, including recent decisions asserting jurisdiction over social media policies, confidentiality policies, other company policies of non-union workplaces, and even…

Richard D. Alaniz, JD

 Online Sales Tax System TaxJar Now Integrates with Square

September 4, 2014 

Online Sales Tax System TaxJar Now Integrates with Square

TaxJar, an online service that manages sales tax filing for ecommerce merchants, has announced the availability of its service to all Square sellers. More business owners can now easily eliminate the complexity and time involved in filing state and local sales tax by linking their TaxJar and Square accounts.

Isaac M. O'Bannon