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September 5, 2014 

Three Buzzwords That Really Changed the Profession

Column: Tricks & Tips From the April/May 2011 Issue As the technology editor for this publication for nearly nine years, I’ve witnessed many significant, and even a few monumental changes in the technologies and workflow practices of tax and accounting firms. From the transition to the paperless office, to automated tax documents, the ongoing SaaS...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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September 5, 2014 

Beyond Just Business: A Strategy That Works

?9222 In economic climates such as this, when jobs are somewhat scarce, markets are in flux and retirement can seem so far away, it’s natural for some to cling to what levels of stability they have, whether it’s Linus and his “security blanket,” or a comfortably permanent job as an in-house accountant for a large...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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September 5, 2014 

When Hell Freezes Over?

It’s that time of year when we start thinking about what we accomplished and what we have left to accomplish. It’s what New Year’s resolutions are all about, and it’s also when we take the time to reflect on what might be coming in the future. So here are my top 10 predictions for 2011.

Rene Lacerte

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September 5, 2014 

TheTaxBook, published by Tax Materials, Inc.

www.thetaxbook.com 866-919-5277 TheTaxBook is a concise, easy-to-understand topical summary of key tax laws and rules designed for tax preparers. While a full tax research service will be needed for detailed technical guidance on unfamiliar topics, TheTaxBook is designed to provide general guidance, including current rates, per diem amounts, and summaries of law changes from the...…

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September 5, 2014 

Paramount Software – 2011 Executive Predictions & 2010 Year in Review

2010: What We Learned For many small and mid-sized businesses, including professional tax and accounting firms, the year 2010 continued with the hard economic conditions felt during 2009. While some indicators now suggest that the economy is starting to recover, many of these businesses and organizations are still waiting for tangible relief. There are still...…

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September 5, 2014 

Thomson Reuters — Checkpoint

800-950-1216 ria.thomsonreuters.com Checkpoint is a research product for accounting and tax practitioners that includes reference sources in areas such as U.S. Federal, state, and local taxation; accounting, auditing and corporate finance; estate planning; international taxation; as well as ancillary topics such as payroll, pensions and employee benefits. The product also includes user-configurable news alerts for...…

Brian Tankersley

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September 5, 2014 

MoneySoft — Fixed Asset Pro

6636 800-966-7797 www.moneysoft.com Fixed Asset Pro is an asset management and depreciation calculation system designed for use either in-house by organizations or for accounting professionals managing the asset tax strategies of multiple entities. The program offers capabilities for managing multiple books per asset, data import and export to common files and formats, and user customization...…

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September 5, 2014 

In the Cloud? Make Sure to Keep Your Feet on the Ground

Column: Real Clients, Real Stories From the December 2010 Issue It wasn’t supposed to be this clear. Our prospect was a healthcare provider, and in the past companies like this always bought their business management systems and paid VARs like us to install it on their server, set it up and train them how to...…

Lisa Kianof

 CCH Small Firm Services — ATX & TaxWise Fixed Asset Manager

September 5, 2014 

CCH Small Firm Services — ATX & TaxWise Fixed Asset Manager

6404 888-455-0183; www.atxinc.com 888-455-0182; www.taxwise.com Offered by CCH Small Firm Services, the ATX and TaxWise brands of professional tax and accounting programs both offer a fixed asset management system that can be used as a stand-alone program that provides integration into the tax system. While the programs are separate applications, they offer the same general...…

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September 5, 2014 

Sage — FAS 100 Asset Accounting

5771 800-368-2405 www.sagefas.com Sage North America offers several asset management systems for commercial, governmental, educational and nonprofit organizations in the United States and Canada, with support for GAAP and IFRS accounting standards. The core program for business entities is Sage FAS 100 Asset Accounting, which is built on Sybase database and can be used as...…

 Thomson Reuters — Fixed Assets CS

September 5, 2014 

Thomson Reuters — Fixed Assets CS

800-968-8900 CS.ThomsonReuters.com Fixed Assets CS is designed for professional accountants managing the asset depreciation functions for multiple client entities. The program, which can be used as a stand-alone system or integrated into the CS Professional Suite of tax and accounting applications, provides comprehensive depreciation, projection, inventory and reporting capabilities, with automated calculations, asset departmentalization and...…