June 30, 2023
The Technology Lab Podcast – Review of Audit Technology Trends – July 2023
Technologists Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, discuss technology trends for audits.
October 29, 2012
2012 Review of Cougar Mountain Software Denali FUND+ Accounting
Cougar Mountain Software — Denali FUND + Accounting800-390-7073www.cougarmtn.com From the Nov. 2012 Review of Nonprofit Accounting Systems. Best Fit: Denali, from Cougar Mountain is a good fit for small to mid-sized nonprofit organizations that manage multiple funds and need solid, customizable software at an affordable price. Strengths Color coded modules make system navigation easy Excellent...…
October 29, 2012
2012 Review of IDMS Account Ability Tax Form Preparation
IDMS, Inc. – Account Ability Tax Form Preparation888-IDMS-inc (436-7462)www.IDMSinc.com From the Nov. 2012 Review of W-2 and 1099 Preparation programs. Best Fit: Firms managing year-end compliance and ATF payroll for multiple mid- to large-sized businesses Strengths Complete print and mail services available Comprehensive reports Built-in document management feature Potential Limitations Built-in billing and invoicing features...…
October 29, 2012
2012 Review of Aplos Fund Accounting
Aplos Software — Aplos Fund Accounting888-274-1316www.aplossoftware.com From the Nov. 2012 Review of Nonprofit Accounting Systems. Best Fit: Aplos Fund Accounting’s ease of use, affordability, and convenience make it a good choice for small and start-up nonprofit organizations and churches. Aplos Software is designed for smaller nonprofit organizations and churches and is accessible via a cloud-based...…
October 29, 2012
2012 Review of EG Systems, Inc. – The W-2 / 1099 Filer
EG Systems, Inc. – The W-2/1099 Filer800-264-3155www.W21099.com From the Nov. 2012 Review of W-2/1099 Preparation programs. Best Fit: Accounting practices managing year-end reporting for multiple clients. Strengths Comprehensive state, federal and local form support Batch filing and printing options Supports multiple data formats Remote and local backup options available Potential Limitations ATF Payroll offered as...…
October 29, 2012
2012 Review of Avalara – AvaTax 1099
Avalara – AvaTax 1099877-780-4848www.avalara.com From the Nov. 2012 Review of W-2/1099 Preparation programs. Best Fit: Accounting practices preparing and managing year-end compliance for multiple clients. Strengths Built-in error checking and TIN Validation Comprehensive mailing and filing service Good support of forms in the 1099 series Potential Limitations Does not offer W-2 preparation No built-in client...…
October 29, 2012
2012 Review of Advanced Micro Solutions – 1099-Etc
Advanced Micro Solutions – 1099-Etc800-536-1099www.1099-etc.com From the Nov. 2012 Review of W-2/1099 Preparation Programs. Best Fit: Firms managing after-the-fact payroll, as well as quarterly and year-end information reporting for multiple businesses. Strengths Imports from a variety of file formats Supports federal, state and local forms Comprehensive e-filing and mailing options Potential Limitations No time and...…
October 29, 2012
2012 Review of American Riviera Software – Magtax Professional
American Riviera Software Corp. – Magtax Professional805-504-1366www.Magtax.com From the Nov. 2012 Review of W-2/1099 Preparation Programs. Best Fit: Firms managing year-end compliance and electronic e-filing for multiple business clients. Strengths QuickBooks integration Import/Export capabilities that support various file formats Plain paper and pre-printed form printing Potential Limitations Does not offer after-the-fact payroll No built-in invoicing...…
October 29, 2012
2012 Review of PC Software Accounting, Inc. – Client Write-Up
PC Software Accounting, Inc. – Client Write-Up800-237-9234www.pcsai.com From the Nov. 2012 Review of Client Write-Up Systems. Best Fit: Professionals who want an installed, specialized write-up utility and who prefer a heads-down data entry approach. Also for firms using older systems looking for conversions into a new program. Strengths: Includes full GL, AP, AR and journals...…
October 29, 2012
2012 Review of Micronetics Accounting Xpert Enterprise Edition
Micronetics, Int’l. – Accounting Xpert Enterprise Edition561-995-1477www.axpert.com From the Nov. 2012 Review of Client Write-Up Systems. Best Fit: The system is best-suited to firms managing mid-sized and larger enterprises, particularly those with multiple locations. Strengths: Supports consolidated and multi-division entities Reporting across any time period/years Good reporting and financials customization, export options Strong support for...…
October 29, 2012
2012 Review of AccuFund Accounting Suite for Nonprofits
AccuFund Inc. — AccuFund Accounting Suite for Nonprofits877-872-2228www.accufund.com From the November 2012 review of Non Proft Accounting Systems. Best Fit: AccuFund Accounting Suite for Nonprofits is well-suited for mid-sized nonprofit organizations and government entities that require solid accounting capability along with program flexibility. Strengths Extensive selection of modules available Affordably priced in comparison to comparable...…
October 29, 2012
2012 Review of AccountantsWorld – Accounting Relief
AccountantsWorld – Accounting Relief888-999-1366www.AccountantsWorld.com From the Nov. 2012 Review of Client Write-Up Systems. Best Fit: Professionals wanting to take both their firm and their clients to a cloud-based, always-accessible accounting system with which there is no need for data transfer, since both sides are always working with the same live data. Strengths Newly redesigned interfaces...…
October 29, 2012
2012 Write-Up Review of QuickBooks Accountant 2013
Intuit, Inc. – QuickBooks Accountant 2013800-267-8379www.accountant.intuit.com From the Nov. 2012 Review of Client Write-Up Systems. Best Fit: Firms of most sizes with clients using QuickBooks and who provide general write-up and reconciliation, along with other professional services. Strengths: Newly streamlined navigation and interface New batch and pasting of thousands of transactions Reporting options include PDF,...…