Accounting February 28, 2026
Voting Opens for 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Voting in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards is now open. Readers can vote for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
May 27, 2013
Accessing Cloud Data: The Leaner, Meaner Racing Bike Approach
Current market research studies indicate more than 50 percent of small-to-medium sized accounting firms plan on using cloud-based applications over the next few years. For companies with more than 50 employees, that number rises to 90 percent.
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.
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.
May 27, 2013
Billing or Practice Management – What’s Needed for Your Firm?
There are a number of strategies being promoted as the latest, easiest and/or best way to run your practice. Current thinking includes value billing, recurring flat billing, niche strategies, international, and so on.
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.
May 27, 2013
Conquering Tax Season from the Cloud
Forward-thinking firm harnesses the power of leading cloud-based tax solution to ease the pain of tax season…and beyond
May 27, 2013
Dentist Chairs and Tax Books: How Regular Tax Planning Saves an Ohio Dentist from a Painful Tax Bill
When it comes to your teeth, dentists will tell you regular checkups and the proper upfront care are key to preventing horrible toothaches and diseases later on. Turns out the same is true in accounting – a lesson that Jed Kesler, DDS wishes he had learned earlier.
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...…
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...…
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...…
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...…
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...…