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January 28, 2013 

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

January 28, 2013 

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

January 28, 2013 

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

January 28, 2013 

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

January 28, 2013 

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

January 28, 2013 

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

January 28, 2013 

Illinois CPA Explains How the Fiscal Cliff Deal Can Help with Long-Term Planning

Taija Sparkman

January 28, 2013 

Avalara recently announced it added 60 new Original Equipment Manufacturer partners in 2012. Avalara provides sales tax and compliance automation solutions in the cloud.

Taija Sparkman

January 28, 2013 

O.J. Simpson may be in prison, but the IRS still has him in it's sights. The tax agency has filed a lien against his earnings claiming he has a debt of $17,015.99 for taxes owed in 2011. Without comment on the 99 cent part of the debt- how was O.J. liable for that tax debt…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

January 28, 2013 

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.

January 27, 2013 

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.

January 27, 2013 

While state and local government officials wait for Congress to level the playing field between brick-and-mortar and online retailers, a local state lawmaker pushed the debate forward.