RedGear

October 5, 2011 

RedGear Technologies — TaxWorks Tax Planner

800-230-2322 www.taxworks.com   2011 Overall Rating 4   Best Fit Firms using TaxWorks who want to expand into tax planning as a client service offering, or want a simple add-on tool for performing quick projections. Strengths Easy to use Adjustable inflation projection Inexpensive Integration with TaxWorks Potential Limitations Generally basic planning capabilities Limited report customization...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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October 5, 2011 

Tax Planner Included with All-Inclusive Drake Tax Suite

800-230-2322 www.DrakeSoftware.com While most other tax software developers offer tax planning for an additional annual fee, Drake Software has gone with an all-inclusive approach to its entire professional tax compliance suite. The suite provides 1040, 1040NR, 1041, 1065, 1120, 1120S, 706, 709, 990 and 990PF preparation, support for all states with income taxes, and unlimited...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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October 3, 2011 

The Mobile Gold Rush of the 2010s

Column: Putting the i in Practice You may not have noticed, but there’s [another] gold rush going on. This time it’s about “apps” and the goal, like all land grabs, is to get there first and stake your claim. As usual, I’ll first spend some time looking at history to help refine our future vision....…

Gregory L. LaFollette

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September 27, 2011 

2011 CPA Practice Advisor Reader Survey

You are invited to participate in CPA Practice Advisor’s 2011 Reader Survey. Your participation in this study is extremely important. The information gathered from this survey will be used to help us better serve you and other tax and accounting professionals. All responses will be anonymous, and no personal identifying information will be collected. Results...…

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September 27, 2011 

Year-End Compliance Made Affordable and Easy

800-507-1992 www.realtaxtools.com W2 Mate, which is offered by Real Business Solutions, is a multi-employer year-end form preparation and filing system with support for forms W-2s, and most common forms 1099 and 1098, as well as transmittal forms W-3 and 1096. The program, which can be installed on workstations or networked servers, can be used either...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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September 26, 2011 

Accounting for a SaaS World: Taking your Accounting Solutions to the Web

WHAT: FREE webinar Everything you hear and read talks about moving your practice and clients online. Join Executive Editor Darren Root, CPA.CITP and regular contributor Doug Sleeter as they discuss the important trends taking place in the accounting profession that will transform the way you work with your clients. >> Register Now Register Now

 How To Create a Buzz About Your Brand

September 20, 2011 

How To Create a Buzz About Your Brand

For small businesses looking to raise capital, it’s all about creating a buzz. Whether it’s a start up looking for seed money or a revenue-generating enterprise wanting to expand, potential investors need to get excited about a business before handing over a check. Read this Fox Business Small Business Center article for helpful tips/tricks regarding…

Donna Fuscaldo

 CPA Site Solutions — Complete Web Suite

September 14, 2011 

CPA Site Solutions — Complete Web Suite

www.cpasitesolutions.com Although CPA Site Solutions’ Complete Web Site service may not have the same name recognition as some software providers who offer web building solutions, it is certainly a worthy option for accountants who want just what the name implies — a complete solution. Since premiering in January 1999, Complete Web Site is now in...…

Scott Cytron

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September 14, 2011 

CCH Small Firm Services — ATX & TaxWise Payroll Compliance Reporting

800-375-9542 www.ATXinc.com  www.TaxWise.com    2011 Overall Rating 4.5 Best Fit Small and mid-sized tax and accounting practices seeking to broaden their client services by offering year-end compliance, particularly those using solutions from CCH Small Firm Services for tax preparation and write-up. Strengths Integration with professional tax package. Strong federal & state support, including e-filing. Library...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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September 13, 2011 

Thomson Reuters — Web Builder CS

CS.ThomsonReuters.com   Best Fit The system can be used by any firm, but it’s optimized for use by professional practices using the CS Professional Suite of accounting and practice management programs.   Strengths Client portals enable secure collaboration and document sharing Integration with CS Professional Suite Professional layouts, images and background colors Support for unique...…

Scott Cytron