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November 26, 2012 

MoneySoft – Fixed Asset Pro v13800-966-7797www.moneysoft.com From the Dec. 2012 review of fixed asset management systems. Best Fit: Fixed Asset Pro is best suited to small and medium organizations with asset bases of any size or complexity. With multi-entity capabilities, it can also be used by firms managing the depreciation strategies for multiple clients. Strengths...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

November 26, 2012 

Red Moon Solutions LLC – Fixed Assets Manager800-224-1260www.redmoonsolutions.com  From the Dec. 2012 review of fixed asset management systems. Best Fit: Fixed Assets Manager is designed primarily for use by companies and organizations with extensive or complex asset management and depreciation strategies, such as those with large asset bases, multiple locations and departments. It can also...…

November 26, 2012 

Sage Software – Sage Fixed Assets 2013 (formerly Sage FAS Fixed Assets)800-368-2405www.SageFixedAssets2013.com From the Dec. 2012 review of fixed asset management systems. Best Fit: Any organization, including U.S. and Canadian businesses, as well as U.S. government and non-profit entities, with large asset bases and complex management and reporting requirements. The system can also be used...…

November 26, 2012 

Thomson Reuters – Fixed Assets CS800-968-8900CS.ThomsonReuters.com From the Dec. 2012 review of fixed asset management systems. Best Fit: Full-service accounting firms providing depreciation management and tax services to multiple clients with moderate to complex asset bases. Most beneficial when used as integrated part of the CS Professional Suite. Strengths Easy to use with wizards for...…

November 26, 2012 

Wasp Barcode Technologies – MobileAsset Professional Version214-547-4100www.waspbarcode.com  This article is from the Dec. 2012 review of fixed asset mamagement systems. While most of the programs in this review section are primarily focused on managing depreciation strategies for fixed assets, the MobileAsset Professional program from Wasp Barcode is designed to give businesses an efficient way to...…

November 26, 2012 

Standardization has a new poster child—and her name is Laura Redmond, owner of Redmond Accounting. For those that pride themselves on being ultra organized…you may have met your match.

Kristy Short, Ed.D.

November 26, 2012 

Bloomberg BNA – BNA Fixed Assets DesktopPro800-424-2938www.bnasoftware.com From the Dec. 2012 review of fixed asset management systems. Best Fit: Accounting professionals serving the asset management and depreciation needs of mid-sized and larger clients with potentially complex depreciation strategies. The system is also widely-used in-house by enterprises and government entities. Strengths Global/group/departmental edit capabilities Intuitive interface...…

November 26, 2012 

Intuit ProLine – ProSeries Fixed Asset Manager800-934-1040http://accountants.intuit.com/tax/proseries/add-ons/fixed-asset-manager.jsp From the Dec. 2012 review of fixed asset management systems. Best Fit: Professional firms serving the tax and accounting needs of clients with asset bases that are growing more complex in terms of size and strategic depreciation planning. As it offers direct integration, it is most beneficial to...…

November 26, 2012 

CCH Small Firm Services – Fixed Asset Manager for TaxWise & ATX800-681-1750; www.taxwise.com800-681-1752; www.atxinc.com From the Dec. 2012 review of fixed asset management systems. Best Fit: Professional tax and accounting firms using, managing the asset depreciation strategies of multiple clients. The system also offers direct integration with TaxWise and ATX. Strengths Easy to use and...…

November 26, 2012 

As changes are made to tax laws and technology, the business owners interact with their customers and tax and accounting professionals change. Many tax professionals find themselves moving from the role of tax return preparer to year-round consultant.

Taija Sparkman

November 26, 2012 

Bloomberg BNA, Inc. — Bloomberg BNA Tax & Accounting Center and Financial Resource Center800-372-1033www.bna.com From the Dec. 2012 review of tax research systems. Best Fit: Tax, accounting and legal professionals who want up-to-date tax law content, news and analyses. Strengths Complete integration of primary source documentation with Bloomberg BNA portfolios, which are written by experts...…

November 26, 2012 

CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business – IntelliConnect888-224-7377CCHGroup.com From the Dec. 2012 review of tax research systems. BEST FIT: Tax, accounting and legal professionals looking for a comprehensive tax and research solution. STRENGTHS Available on iOS and Android mobile devices – CCH Mobile Various search options tailored to the user’s needs and preferences Can have up...…