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December 1, 2008
TaxWorks is a new addition to the tax planning review, although the company’s TaxPlanner application has been available for several years as an add-on to the company’s tax preparation software. The program is geared primarily toward accountants and tax preparers, but the company is also targeting other prospective estate and tax planning professionals, such as...…
December 1, 2008
The first time I saw an example of double-entry accounting, it made sense to me. I like to assist with our small business write-up (bookkeeping) function in my firm - not all the time, mind you, but I definitely like to keep my hand in it.
December 1, 2008
Through computerized calculations, diagnostics functions and digital maintenance of prior-period returns, even small businesses with a single location can benefit from a sales and use tax compliance package.
December 1, 2008
The online version of BNA’s Tax Management Library is a comprehensive tax research system that provides primary source materials and guidance on federal, state and international tax law for individuals and entities, as well as a Tax Practice Library that offers research and productivity tools. Tax Management Library houses nearly 400 Portfolios and over 280...…
December 1, 2008
The CD-based version of the program sports a similar interface to ATX's software and enables integration between the two.
December 1, 2008
As the primary revenue source for many practices, the productivity of a tax system is key to the firm's profitability.
December 1, 2008
Search is the New OS By Gregory L. LaFollette, CPA.CITP, Executive Editor From the January 2005 Issue& In the ’90s it was all about operating systems (OS). Microsoft led us through a dizzying parade of “new and better” OS, from all the flavors of DOS into Windows 3.1, 95, 98, SE, ME, NT, 2000 and...…
December 1, 2008
Exchange is the Microsoft server add-on that handles e-mail, shared calendars, shared contacts and to-do lists.
December 1, 2008
Outsourcing for Accounting Firms By Bob Wolff From the January 2005 Issue Accounting professionals face a crisis. One that, at worst, could mean the end of the accounting profession as we know it today. It’s not because software has taken away once common write-up and tax services. It’s not because of commoditization of professional services...…
December 1, 2008
Even an experienced Olympian wouldn’t run a marathon without staying in shape through the year and then stretching out for the event. And you wouldn’t plan a road trip from New York to California without having your mechanic perform a tune-up and thoroughly inspect your car. Well, that’s essentially what you’re doing if you jump...…
December 1, 2008
In the accounting profession, the term small firm can dictate an office of one to 100 employees. Yet more than half of all accountants practice alone or with a partner.
December 1, 2008
This review includes disc-based and online research applications, with some focusing exclusively on federal tax law, while others also provide research and additional information for state taxation.