Auditing

June 10, 2013 

Thomson Reuters has released an overview of the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB) proposed accounting standards for leases.

June 6, 2013 

Wolters Kluwer today announced the appointment of Karen Abramson as CEO of Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting, a global leader in tax, accounting and audit software and solutions. Abramson most recently served as President and CEO of CCH Tax & Accounting, North America.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

June 5, 2013 

Developers seeking city financing for projects that include for-profit colleges will face new standards under a proposal recommended for approval Tuesday by the Milwaukee Common Council's Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee.

May 30, 2013 

After spending about $100,000 or more on five years of college to get an accounting degree, most young professionals who want to sit for the CPA exam are faced with several thousand more in preparation and review course costs.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

May 29, 2013 

Although the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS’s) travel card program controls are generally effective, the agency needs to take more aggressive action to address card misuse.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

May 28, 2013 

KPMG and CFO Research launch eight-week research series to investigate how finance executives should examine technology to get the right information at the right time

May 27, 2013 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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...…

May 27, 2013 

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...…