Technology

 Online Accounting System Adds Bank Reconciliation

February 11, 2014 

Online Accounting System Adds Bank Reconciliation

Wave (waveapps.com) has released a new bank reconciliation feature to its entire user base. The bank reconciliation feature had already been available to select users who participate in the Wave Labs beta program, as well as to accounting professionals in the Wave Pro Network. Both groups provided invaluable feedback in the feature’s development.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 How To Improve Productivity With Electronic Document Management

February 11, 2014 

How To Improve Productivity With Electronic Document Management

Effective data management is one of the biggest challenges accounting firms face. Implementing an Electronic Document Management (EDM) system allows companies to reduce costs, improve service, increase productivity, and meet regulatory requirements. Accounting firms who stay with a paper record and filing system are creating a logistical nightmare for themselves, especially during the busy tax…

 New Business Valuation Tool Designed for Accounting Firms

February 11, 2014 

New Business Valuation Tool Designed for Accounting Firms

Financial analysis developer Sageworks has released a new web-based business valuation system called PinPoint. The program is designed to help accounting, private equity and valuation firms determine an accurate and legally-defensible value for private companies.

 A Great Marketing Tool: Google Authorship

February 10, 2014 

A Great Marketing Tool: Google Authorship

“Being found” by potential clients can be a challenge. How do potential clients find you? The best way is always word of mouth from your colleagues and clients who know the work you do and your areas of expertise. But, word of mouth alone does not get the job done. People need a way to…

Hugh Duffy

 2014 Review of Xero Accounting and Xero Partner Platform

February 10, 2014 

2014 Review of Xero Accounting and Xero Partner Platform

Xero Accounting, along with the Xero Partner Platform multi-client interface for accountants, is a cloud-based platform for those working with multiple clients. The product is best used by service-based organizations, is easy to use, and provides a platform for automating the classification of transactions.

Brian Tankersley

 6 Criteria for Cloud Evaluation

February 7, 2014 

6 Criteria for Cloud Evaluation

Cloud computing continues to be the topic of much discussion and debate as firms map out their future technology roadmaps. Much that’s written is about the benefits and challenges of the cloud as a whole.

Jim Boomer