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 2013 Review of QuickBooks Online Accountant

January 28, 2013 

2013 Review of QuickBooks Online Accountant

Intuit, Inc. – QuickBooks Online Accountant800-267-8379http://accountants.intuit.com/accounting/quickbooks/online-accountant/ Best Fit: Professionals seeking a web-based professional write-up solution that integrates directly with their clients’ versions of QuickBooks Online. Strengths Multiple client management in single online program Accountant Center with tools for books review and clean up Simple connection to clients’ QuickBooks Online Reporting options include PDF, Excel output...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 Xero Partner Program – Accountant Version

January 28, 2013 

Xero Partner Program – Accountant Version

Xero Partner Program – Accountant Version800-411-9376 www.Xero.com Best Fit: Technologically progressive firms wanting a completely web-based professional accounting solution for use in performing periodic client write-up services, including account reconciliations, payroll reporting, ledger and journal management, and financial reporting. Strengths Online bank integration supports many deposit and credit card accounts Reconciliation tools simplify classification of...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 2013 Review of Thomson Reuters Accounting CS

January 28, 2013 

2013 Review of Thomson Reuters Accounting CS

Thomson Reuters – Accounting CS800-968-8900CS.ThomsonReuters.com Best Fit: Full-service accounting practices that provide periodic client services that include account reconciliations, journal and ledger management, financial reporting and other functions associated with write-up, and want a system that integrates with a larger suite of professional programs. Strengths Built-in trial balance utility Direct integration with tax, payroll, portals...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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January 28, 2013 

Mobile Trends to Watch: Mobile Web and Customization

There are a number of major trends in the mobile space which will change the way software providers deliver applications and services to us mobile devices in 2013. Two of these trends are the move toward Mobile Websites instead of apps, as well as customizable apps which allow a firm to brand a client-facing app…

Brian Tankersley

 Working More, Less or Just Different?

January 28, 2013 

Working More, Less or Just Different?

It was Christmas Eve and all the meteorologists were talking about the impending blizzard. They were calling for 10 inches of snow starting early morning on the day after Christmas. I just so happened to have flight reservations at the same time the storm was forecasted to hit. Great.

Darren Root, CPA, CITP, CGMA

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January 28, 2013 

4 Specialty Tax Tools That Help Fill Niche Needs

The good news is that Congress finally passed tax and budget legislation on the first day of the year. While the deal seems to have left people on both sides of the political aisle less than satisfied, at least tax professionals and taxpayers now know what they rules will be for TY 2013. That may...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 Avalara signed 60 new OEM partnerships in 2012

January 28, 2013 

Avalara signed 60 new OEM partnerships in 2012

New integrated solutions across ERP, POS, Ecommerce, Mcommerce, and CRM channels expand Avalara’s market reach and give value-added reseller partners access to new selling opportunities.

 Texas considering allowing alcohol sales on Sunday

January 27, 2013 

Texas considering allowing alcohol sales on Sunday

Your drive home from church Sunday could soon include a trip to the liquor store. State Representative Senfronia Thompson, D-Houston, filed House Bill 421 Jan. 9, which would allow liquor stores to sell distilled spirits on Sundays.