Technology

September 23, 2014 

A Northwest Arkansas software company earlier this month received one of only 15 sales tax-related patents ever issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

September 19, 2014 

SAP, the international developer of enterprise software and customer relationship management systems, has reached an agreement to acquire travel and expense management company Concur, the companies announced early Friday.

September 18, 2014 

Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) at large organizations have undergone a profound transformation over the past decade, assuming more strategic responsibilities in addition to their traditional finance and accounting tasks. Now it appears that mid-market co

Isaac M. O'Bannon

September 17, 2014 

Cloud sales tax software maker TaxJar launched its new AutoFile system, a cloud-based service that automates filing of state sales tax returns and payments for online and storefront retailers. For the first time, sellers who previously would spend ...

Isaac M. O'Bannon

September 16, 2014 

Exact is now offering Wholesale Distribution Advanced, an enhanced version of its popular cloud-based software solution.

September 16, 2014 

Track1099, which makes online wage reporting and delivery systems, has introduced TrackW9, the first online W-9 management tool designed for tax professional teams. As part of the move to paper-free, collaborative back offices, TrackW9 helps streamline...

September 15, 2014 

W. Michael Hsu, CPA.CITP, MSA – 30 Founder & CEODeepSkyIrvine, CA   What are the key areas of your firm that have seen the greatest change/challenge in workflow over the past few years? (Or, what are the key challenges you see firms facing?) The cloud is old news and while everyone is jumping on the best-of-breed...…

September 15, 2014 

Michael L. Brown, CPA, ABV, CFF – 34 ShareholderJaynes, Reitmeier, Boyd & Therrell, P.C.Waco, TX   What are the key areas of your firm that have seen the greatest change/challenge in workflow over the past few years? (Or, what are the key challenges you see firms facing?) I believe that succession is the greatest challenge...…

September 12, 2014 

Frequently I hear that cloud technology and anytime/anywhere accounting is here now, it's great, it's what all accountants should be using and encouraging their clients to use, and this new technology will free the accountant to do what he or she was actually trained to do. But exactly what is that? Many accountants, particularly small…

Gail Perry

September 12, 2014 

Online Payroll for Accountants is a fully outsourced, web-based solution designed to process small business payroll. With flat pricing, accounting professionals are able to price their services for optimal profitability. Basic System Functions: 5 Stars Online Payroll for Accountants is a web-based solution designed for collaboration between accounting professionals and their clients. The service is...…

Bill Kennedy

September 12, 2014 

Payroll Relief is a cloud-based payroll solution specifically designed for accounting professionals to offer payroll services to their clients. The solution is focused on quickly processing payroll for a large number of payroll clients. New features this year include a newly redesigned user interface, full support for independent contractor workers, and new tools to enhance...…

Bill Kennedy

September 12, 2014 

Conflict. Whether it is related to decisions about firm management, technology or personnel, most of us try to avoid it like the plague. After all, wouldn’t life be easier if we could just make decisions in a vacuum and not worry about what others thought?

Jim Boomer