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September 13, 2011 

AccountantsWorld — Website Relief

www.accountantsworld.com/wr   Best Fit Tax and accounting firms who want tight integration with the vendor’s web-based product suite.   Strengths Expanded and improved library of customizable templates provides unlimited combinations. Users have direct access with tight integration to all AccountantsWorld cloud applications Syndicated news content, including stock and custom RSS feeds, and AW-supplied newsletters are...…

Scott Cytron

 XpandedReports and SmartVault Integration – Another Step in the Right Direction

September 13, 2011 

XpandedReports and SmartVault Integration – Another Step in the Right Direction

XpandedReports, developers of the browser-based reporting add-on application which integrates with QuickBooks, recently announced smart integration with SmartVault, providers of Cloud-based document storage and file sharing solutions. Integration between systems leverages XpandedReports and SmartVault’s bi-directional integration with QuickBooks to deliver a single, streamlined solution that shares a single document management platform. For users, this means...…

Darren Root, CPA, CITP, CGMA

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September 12, 2011 

CPAsites, LLC — CPAsites.com

www.cpasites.com   Best Fit If you want a custom website, then CPAsites.com could be your go-to solution. Founded in 1997, CPAsites.com prides itself on being owned and managed by CPAs. The primary differential is its focus on designing custom sites for client firms. Strengths All sites are custom sites with no minimum/maximum page counts. Clients...…

Scott Cytron

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September 12, 2011 

Build Your Firm — Website Development and Internet Marketing

http://websites.buildyourfirm.com   Best Fit  Build Your Firm intentionally focuses on the small firm as its primary customer. Strengths Over 95 modifiable templates available. Customization services offered. Variety of free add-ons such as file transfer, logo integration, credit card processing, e-commerce, spam filtering, portals, etc.) Provides statistics for site tracking; also integrates with Google Analytics and...…

Scott Cytron

 Only Need a Few W-2s or 1099s? WageFiling.com Offers Pay-As-You-Go Option

September 12, 2011 

Only Need a Few W-2s or 1099s? WageFiling.com Offers Pay-As-You-Go Option

361-884-1500 www.wagefiling.com Small businesses are often the ones least prepared for the challenges of tax season, especially when they find out that it actually starts in January with preparation of last year’s W-2s and 1099s. With good financial management and advice from a great accountant, they can be better prepared. But if they only have...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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September 12, 2011 

EG Systems, Inc. — The W-2/1099 Filer

800-264-3155 www.W21099.com    2011 Overall Rating 4.75 Best Fit Professional practices with large client rosters for whom they provide year-end reporting. Strengths Excellent multi-client management functionality. Comprehensive state, federal & local form support. Multiple batch filing & printing options. Good integration capabilities. Barcoding of W-2s & SSN masking. Automated, free web-based data backup. Potential Limitations...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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September 12, 2011 

Tenenz — Laser Link

800-888-5803 www.tenenz   2011 Overall Rating 4.25 Best Fit Small practices managing year-end compliance processes for multiple small businesses. Strengths Easy interface & data entry. Free e-filing. Good forms support. Inexpensive. Potential Limitations Limited import options & does not export. No built-in invoicing functionality. Minimal online support, but live support is free.   Summary &...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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September 12, 2011 

An Evolution in CPE: Integrating the Tablet, Wi-Fi and the Cloud

New learning model takes onsite CPE to the next level of engagement Continuing Professional Education (CPE) is a required component of an accounting professional’s life, and today there is no shortage of online and onsite sessions available. Both types of CPE learning, face-to-face and web-based, provide attendees with valuable, timely information required to remain current...…

John Higgins

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September 9, 2011 

Advanced Micro Solutions — 1099-Etc

800-536-1099 www.1099-etc.com    2011 Overall Rating 4.5 Best Fit Accounting practices performing after-the-fact payroll, quarterly and year-end information reporting for multiple clients. Strengths Excellent interface, client management screens. Extensive federal, state & local forms library along with e-filing. Option for outsourcing printing & mailing of all recipient copies. Imports from outside accounting & other programs...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon