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December 1, 2008 

Abak 6 offers time, expense and billing, as well as workflow and project management capabilities. The system is available in two versions: Abak Professional and Abak Enterprise. All versions share the same core feature sets, with the larger scale versions offering additional remote access, integration and employee management features. Abak 6 starts at $300 for...…

December 1, 2008 

Time2Money is a web-based time and billing system that enables users to access time and expense data entry, reporting functions, or any other part of the program, from any location. It can be used as part of the Accountant’s Office Online (AOO) suite of accounting applications, or can be used as a stand-alone solution accessed...…

December 1, 2008 

CCH ViewPlan Advanced combines a simple user interface with advanced calculations to provide a deceptively powerful planning engine. At first glance, the main window contains only limited options on a vertical navigation toolbar docked at the left side of the screen. Icons are available for Clients, Estate Details, Plans, Comparisons, and Presentations. However, ViewPlan Advanced’s...…

December 1, 2008 

BNA Fixed Assets is a comprehensive asset recording and reporting program designed for small and mid-sized businesses and corporations. In addition to Fixed Assets DesktopPro, which is reviewed here, the company offers additional versions of the system, including a small business edition (SBE), a multi-user client server version and a web-based version. BNA has an...…

December 1, 2008 

ProSystem fx Fixed Assets provides an advanced asset tracking, management and reporting program that supports all depreciation types, multiple books and offers integration with tax, accounting and paperless engagement systems. The system, which can be used as either a stand-alone program or as an integrated part of CCH’s ProSystem fx Office suite, offers several customization...…

December 1, 2008 

THE SYSTEM provides asset management and depreciation capabilities for small and mid-sized businesses, calculating amortization and depreciation for an unlimited number of client companies with up to 250,000 assets each. THE SYSTEM is available in three primary versions: Lite, which at $395 offers only one depreciation schedule for each entity; the full stand-alone version for...…

December 1, 2008 

Accountant’s Office Online (AOO) from AccountantsWorld includes CyberCabinet (electronic office for client files), a firm web site, client relationship-building newsletters, financial calculators, and Time2Money, the practice management component of AOO. Time2Money (T2M) is a web-based, basic time and billing system. It is best suited to professionals who spend a lot of time away from their...…

December 1, 2008 

ProSystem fx Practice from CCH Tax and Accounting provides integrated time and expense entry, billing, project management (with scheduling), reporting and more. FEATURES – 5 Stars Firm preferences include process control, grouping and other items. For example, firms can define multiple offices, integrate with ProSystem fx Tax, use engagements, projects and tasks or not, and...…

December 1, 2008 

FastFund is a relatively young product (first released in 2000), but already boasts a nice feature set that includes integrated accounting, fundraising and payroll applications. Version 2 was released in June 2003 and is scheduled for another upgrade (version 2.1) by the time this article goes to print. New features in version 2 included a...…

December 1, 2008 

Drake Software provides users of its tax preparation software with free web sites through 1040.com, using its Preparer SiteBuilder system. It is not available to firms not using Drake’s software. The system is geared toward professional tax firms wishing to offer self-preparation services, but also provides additional content for general accounting services practices. Drake has...…

December 1, 2008 

CPAsites.com is a web site development solution for accounting firms that provides all design, creation, development and management of web sites and provides financial calculators, newsletters and additional updated content and tools. AUTOMATED CONTENT – 4.5 Stars CPAsites.com provides web sites with content ranging from several newsletters and a federal tax summary page, to a...…

December 1, 2008 

BNA Estate & Gift Tax Planner includes a depth of features and calculations that reflect the company’s expertise in all areas of estate planning and tax calculation. It incorporates all of the latest changes to federal pension and benefits laws introduced by the Economic Growth and Tax Reconciliation Act of 2001 (EGTRRA), as well as...…