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 Lean Six Sigma Lessons to Improve CPA Firms

May 27, 2013 

Lean Six Sigma Lessons to Improve CPA Firms

Most of us have read about “lean” processes increasing efficiency while reducing waste, and six sigma setting the highest standards for quality production, but these terms have mostly been applied towards large scale manufacturing environments.

Roman Kepczyk

 Five Steps to Effective Delegation

May 27, 2013 

Five Steps to Effective Delegation

Delegation is an important tool to help free up time, allowing us to focus on the things we do best and that add the most value to the firm. Unfortunately, however, delegation is a tool that too infrequently makes it out of the toolbox.

Jim Boomer

 When Good Applications Go Bad

May 27, 2013 

When Good Applications Go Bad

The fascinating thing about an economic downturn is that it often gives computer users a glimpse into the souls of the vendors they rely on for their software and information.

Dave McClure

 2013 Review of Blackbaud, Inc. — The Financial Edge

May 27, 2013 

2013 Review of Blackbaud, Inc. — The Financial Edge

Blackbaud, Inc. — The Financial Edge800-443-9441www.blackbaud.com From the June 2013 review of non-profit accounting systems. Best Fit: The Financial Edge from Blackbaud is ideally suited for mid-sized to large nonprofit organizations, and government entities that have complex management and reporting needs, as well as the need for comprehensive donor and grant management capability. Strengths Excellent...…

 2013 Review of AccuFund Accounting Suite for Nonprofits

May 27, 2013 

2013 Review of AccuFund Accounting Suite for Nonprofits

AccuFund Accounting Suite for Nonprofits877-872-2228www.accufund.com From the June 2013 review of non-profit accounting systems. Best Fit: AccuFund Accounting Suite for Nonprofits is a fully integrated nonprofit software product ideally suited for mid-sized nonprofits that require program flexibility along with solid accounting functionality. Strengths Scalable product, with long list of add-on modules available Available in both...…

 2013 Review of Cougar Mountain Software — Denali FUND

May 27, 2013 

2013 Review of Cougar Mountain Software — Denali FUND

Cougar Mountain Software — Denali FUND800-390-7073www.cougarmtn.com From the June 2013 review of non-profit accounting systems. Best Fit: Small to mid-sized organizations would benefit the most from Denali, which offers easy system setup, the ability to handle multiple fund accounts, and an affordable price tag. Strengths Great user interface Extensive help function Scalable, with the ability...…

 2013 Review of Serenic Navigator 2013

May 27, 2013 

2013 Review of Serenic Navigator 2013

Serenic Navigator 2013877-737-3642www.serenic.com From the June 2013 review of non-profit accounting systems. Best Fit: Serenic Navigator from Serenic Software is well-suited for mid-sized to large nonprofit organizations, government entities, and other Non-Government Organizations (NGOs). Completely integrated, Serenic offers users a robust financial management suite of products; although the recent development of Serenic Navigator Online means...…

 2013 Review of Sage 50 Nonprofit Accounting 2014

May 27, 2013 

2013 Review of Sage 50 Nonprofit Accounting 2014

Sage 50 Nonprofit Accounting 2014na.Sage.comwww.Sage50Accounting.com From the June 2013 review of non-profit accounting systems. Best Fit: Sage 50 (formerly Peachtree) Nonprofit Accounting is an ideal fit for smaller nonprofit organizations. While terminology is not necessarily nonprofit specific, it contains a solid selection of management tools and good reporting capability. Strengths Affordably priced Excellent help functionality...…

 2013 Review of Araize Inc. — FastFund Nonprofit Accounting

May 27, 2013 

2013 Review of Araize Inc. — FastFund Nonprofit Accounting

Araize Inc. — FastFund Nonprofit Accounting919-460-3990www.araize.com From the June 2013 review of non-profit accounting systems. Best Fit: Araize Fast Fund Accounting is very well suited for small to medium sized nonprofits organizations with limited resources and personnel who desire nonprofit specific software. Product Strengths Easy to set up and navigate Available in two editions; Basic...…