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 2014 Review of Aplos Fund Accounting

May 12, 2014 

2014 Review of Aplos Fund Accounting

BASIC SYSTEM FUNCTIONS: 4.5 Stars 100 percent cloud-based, Aplos requires no product installation, a plus for small nonprofits with limited staff.  The main user interface contains several tabs listed vertically on the left side of the screen: Dashboard, Settings, Accounts, Transactions, Contacts, and Reports.  Rather than continuing as an App-based system, Aplos made the transition...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

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May 12, 2014 

2014 Review of AccuFund Accounting Suite for Nonprofits

BASIC SYSTEM FUNCTIONS – 5 Stars Fully scalable, with users able to add to the core system, AccuFund is available in three versions: a traditional desktop version, an online version of the desktop product and AccuFund Anywhere, a cloud-based system which currently offers the core system modules plus Accounts Receivable and Allocation Management(these were both...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

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May 12, 2014 

2014 Review of Serenic Software – Serenic Navigator

BASIC SYSTEM FUNCTIONS – 5 Stars The web-based version, Serenic Navigator Express, removes the need for Serenic personnel to install and configure the system.  System implementation is wizard-driven, with ongoing product support provided by Serenic support staff as needed, though some initial training could be beneficial. Assistance with implementation is available if requested.  Using Serenic...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

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May 12, 2014 

2014 Review of Araize FastFund Nonprofit Accounting

BASIC SYSTEM FUNCTIONS – 4.75 Stars Designed by CPAs, FastFund Nonprofit Accounting is available in both Basic and Premium editions, making it a good fit for smaller nonprofits looking for a product that also offers room to grow.  FastFund Nonprofit Accounting can be used with Windows or Mac Operating systems, and all data is secured...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

 AICPA Applauds Passage of DATA Act by Congress

May 11, 2014 

AICPA Applauds Passage of DATA Act by Congress

“This is an important day for the American taxpayer,” said AICPA President and CEO Barry C. Melancon, CPA, CGMA. “By signing the DATA Act into law, President Obama has paved the way for implementation of a system that will allow each and every one of us to more easily track federal spending data.”

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 Summertime Tax Tip #2: Pocket Key Tax Breaks for Vacation Home Rentals

May 11, 2014 

Summertime Tax Tip #2: Pocket Key Tax Breaks for Vacation Home Rentals

If a client owns a “vacation home” in a resort area – say, a seaside cottage or a mountaintop cabin – the family may enjoy getaways there during the summer months. But when the kids grow up and the trip becomes a hassle, the place may lie dormant for much of the season. It could…

 Intuit Acquires Lettuce App

May 9, 2014 

Intuit Acquires Lettuce App

Intuit has entered into an agreement to acquire Lettuce, a start-up focused on helping product-based small businesses succeed by providing easy to use cloud-based solutions, including a robust inventory and order management system.

Scott Cytron