Accounting

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May 12, 2014 

2014 Review of Serenic Software – Serenic Navigator

BASIC SYSTEM FUNCTIONS – 5 Stars The web-based version, Serenic Navigator Express, removes the need for Serenic personnel to install and configure the system.  System implementation is wizard-driven, with ongoing product support provided by Serenic support staff as needed, though some initial training could be beneficial. Assistance with implementation is available if requested.  Using Serenic...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

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May 12, 2014 

2014 Review of Araize FastFund Nonprofit Accounting

BASIC SYSTEM FUNCTIONS – 4.75 Stars Designed by CPAs, FastFund Nonprofit Accounting is available in both Basic and Premium editions, making it a good fit for smaller nonprofits looking for a product that also offers room to grow.  FastFund Nonprofit Accounting can be used with Windows or Mac Operating systems, and all data is secured...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

 AICPA Applauds Passage of DATA Act by Congress

May 11, 2014 

AICPA Applauds Passage of DATA Act by Congress

“This is an important day for the American taxpayer,” said AICPA President and CEO Barry C. Melancon, CPA, CGMA. “By signing the DATA Act into law, President Obama has paved the way for implementation of a system that will allow each and every one of us to more easily track federal spending data.”

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 Intuit Acquires Lettuce App

May 9, 2014 

Intuit Acquires Lettuce App

Intuit has entered into an agreement to acquire Lettuce, a start-up focused on helping product-based small businesses succeed by providing easy to use cloud-based solutions, including a robust inventory and order management system.

Scott Cytron

 New College Grads See Higher Starting Salaries

May 8, 2014 

New College Grads See Higher Starting Salaries

The average starting salary for new college graduates earning bachelor’s degrees has increased 1.2 percent over last year, according to a new report by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

 FAF Issues Annual Report

May 8, 2014 

FAF Issues Annual Report

The Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF), which oversees FASB and GASB, has issued its 2013 Annual Report, detailing the organization's activities and key issues during the past year.

 What a One Day Conference Taught Me

May 7, 2014 

What a One Day Conference Taught Me

A few weeks ago, I flew out to San Francisco for a one-day conference targeting small businesses that work with distributed teams. Since I happen to have just such a team, I headed out there. What I learned was that I was doing some things right (yay!) and some things wrong (also yay! It means…

Stacy Kildal

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May 7, 2014 

New Cloud System Streamlines AP Management

A new, cloud-based system for streamlining accounts payable is now available to U.S. businesses. Yooz, which is designed and built for medium to large businesses is meant to help enterprises capture, manage and process financial documents without up-front investments or the need for IT experts.