Technology

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September 5, 2014 

Three Buzzwords That Really Changed the Profession

Column: Tricks & Tips From the April/May 2011 Issue As the technology editor for this publication for nearly nine years, I’ve witnessed many significant, and even a few monumental changes in the technologies and workflow practices of tax and accounting firms. From the transition to the paperless office, to automated tax documents, the ongoing SaaS...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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September 5, 2014 

Beyond Just Business: A Strategy That Works

?9222 In economic climates such as this, when jobs are somewhat scarce, markets are in flux and retirement can seem so far away, it’s natural for some to cling to what levels of stability they have, whether it’s Linus and his “security blanket,” or a comfortably permanent job as an in-house accountant for a large...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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September 5, 2014 

When Hell Freezes Over?

It’s that time of year when we start thinking about what we accomplished and what we have left to accomplish. It’s what New Year’s resolutions are all about, and it’s also when we take the time to reflect on what might be coming in the future. So here are my top 10 predictions for 2011.

Rene Lacerte

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September 5, 2014 

Paramount Software – 2011 Executive Predictions & 2010 Year in Review

2010: What We Learned For many small and mid-sized businesses, including professional tax and accounting firms, the year 2010 continued with the hard economic conditions felt during 2009. While some indicators now suggest that the economy is starting to recover, many of these businesses and organizations are still waiting for tangible relief. There are still...…

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September 5, 2014 

In the Cloud? Make Sure to Keep Your Feet on the Ground

Column: Real Clients, Real Stories From the December 2010 Issue It wasn’t supposed to be this clear. Our prospect was a healthcare provider, and in the past companies like this always bought their business management systems and paid VARs like us to install it on their server, set it up and train them how to...…

Lisa Kianof

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September 5, 2014 

Sage — FAS 100 Asset Accounting

5771 800-368-2405 www.sagefas.com Sage North America offers several asset management systems for commercial, governmental, educational and nonprofit organizations in the United States and Canada, with support for GAAP and IFRS accounting standards. The core program for business entities is Sage FAS 100 Asset Accounting, which is built on Sybase database and can be used as...…

 Red Moon Solutions LLC — Fixed Assets Manager

September 5, 2014 

Red Moon Solutions LLC — Fixed Assets Manager

6935 800-224-1260 www.redmoonsolutions.com blog.redmoonsolutions.com Red Moon Solutions offers several corporate tax and asset management applications, with the Fixed Assets Manager (FAM) system offering fixed asset tracking, depreciation, compliance, planning and reporting capabilities. The program can manage any number of individual or interrelated organizations, and supports all asset types and classes. It also provides comprehensive tools...…

 BNA Software — BNA Fixed Assets Solutions

September 5, 2014 

BNA Software — BNA Fixed Assets Solutions

6944 800-424-2938 www.bnasoftware.com BNA Software offers an array of professional programs for income tax planning, tax analysis, wealth management, estate and gift tax planning and compliance, and sales and use tax. BNA Fixed Assets Solutions is designed for in-house and public tax and accounting professionals, providing automated asset management, inventory and tracking functions, with comprehensive...…

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September 5, 2014 

In Firm: 2011 IT Predictions and 2010 Results

Column: Technology in Practice From the December 2010 Issue It’s that time of year again, when we are asked to gaze into our crystal balls and share the trends that we feel will impact your firms in the year ahead with the intent of assisting you in making more effective IT decisions in 2011. The...…

Roman Kepczyk

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September 5, 2014 

2011 Predictions: The Technology World to Come

Column: From the Trenches From the Dec. 2010 Issue 2010 was a year of significant hardware changes. Our hardware recommendations now include Intel i7 processor chips, USB 3.0, solid state or hybrid drives, and the initial implementation of touch-screen monitors. In fact, we have no hardware recommendation for 2010 that is the same as 2009....…

Randy Johnston

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September 5, 2014 

Tech Predictions for 2011

Column: The Bleeding Edge From the December 2010 Issue Economists and consumers could point to a few bright spots in an otherwise bleak year, and the technology sector was certainly one of them. In a year marked by continuing high unemployment, upside-down mortgages, the largest oil spill in history and another lackluster finish by the...…

Dave McClure