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November 26, 2012 

In Firm: 2013 IT Predictions and 2012 Results

Wayne Gretzky’s famous quote on achieving greatness was in “knowing where the puck is going to be,” which allowed him to move in that direction before anyone else. CPA firms are no different and by knowing where the “Accounting IT Puck” could be going in the future...

Roman Kepczyk

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November 26, 2012 

Building Value by Thinking Strategically

Firms tend to build their strategic plans around the times of their annual meetings. For some of you, that is now, and for others of you this planning process falls at different times of year. However, many of your clients do their strategic planning between October and December in preparation for the coming year.

Randy Johnston

 2012 Review of CCH ProSystem fx Fixed Assets

November 26, 2012 

2012 Review of CCH ProSystem fx Fixed Assets

CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business – ProSystem fx Fixed Assets800-PFX-9998www.tax.cchgroup.com From the Dec. 2012 review of fixed asset management systems. Best Fit: Full-service accounting firms serving clients with large or complex databases that may be assigned or located in multiple divisions, geographic locations. Strengths Handles any number of clients/assets Offers all depreciation methods and treatments,...…

 2012 Review of MoneySoft – Fixed Asset Pro v13

November 26, 2012 

2012 Review of MoneySoft – Fixed Asset Pro v13

MoneySoft – Fixed Asset Pro v13800-966-7797www.moneysoft.com From the Dec. 2012 review of fixed asset management systems. Best Fit: Fixed Asset Pro is best suited to small and medium organizations with asset bases of any size or complexity. With multi-entity capabilities, it can also be used by firms managing the depreciation strategies for multiple clients. Strengths...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 2012 Review of Red Moon Solutions LLC – Fixed Assets Manager

November 26, 2012 

2012 Review of Red Moon Solutions LLC – Fixed Assets Manager

Red Moon Solutions LLC – Fixed Assets Manager800-224-1260www.redmoonsolutions.com  From the Dec. 2012 review of fixed asset management systems. Best Fit: Fixed Assets Manager is designed primarily for use by companies and organizations with extensive or complex asset management and depreciation strategies, such as those with large asset bases, multiple locations and departments. It can also...…

 2012 Review of Sage Software – Sage Fixed Assets 2013

November 26, 2012 

2012 Review of Sage Software – Sage Fixed Assets 2013

Sage Software – Sage Fixed Assets 2013 (formerly Sage FAS Fixed Assets)800-368-2405www.SageFixedAssets2013.com From the Dec. 2012 review of fixed asset management systems. Best Fit: Any organization, including U.S. and Canadian businesses, as well as U.S. government and non-profit entities, with large asset bases and complex management and reporting requirements. The system can also be used...…

 2012 Review of Thomson Reuters – Fixed Assets CS

November 26, 2012 

2012 Review of Thomson Reuters – Fixed Assets CS

Thomson Reuters – Fixed Assets CS800-968-8900CS.ThomsonReuters.com From the Dec. 2012 review of fixed asset management systems. Best Fit: Full-service accounting firms providing depreciation management and tax services to multiple clients with moderate to complex asset bases. Most beneficial when used as integrated part of the CS Professional Suite. Strengths Easy to use with wizards for...…

 MobileAsset Professional Offers Solution for Businesses with Location Tracking Needs

November 26, 2012 

MobileAsset Professional Offers Solution for Businesses with Location Tracking Needs

Wasp Barcode Technologies – MobileAsset Professional Version214-547-4100www.waspbarcode.com  This article is from the Dec. 2012 review of fixed asset mamagement systems. While most of the programs in this review section are primarily focused on managing depreciation strategies for fixed assets, the MobileAsset Professional program from Wasp Barcode is designed to give businesses an efficient way to...…

 2012 Review of BNA Fixed Assets DesktopPro

November 26, 2012 

2012 Review of BNA Fixed Assets DesktopPro

Bloomberg BNA – BNA Fixed Assets DesktopPro800-424-2938www.bnasoftware.com From the Dec. 2012 review of fixed asset management systems. Best Fit: Accounting professionals serving the asset management and depreciation needs of mid-sized and larger clients with potentially complex depreciation strategies. The system is also widely-used in-house by enterprises and government entities. Strengths Global/group/departmental edit capabilities Intuitive interface...…