Technology’s Role In Client Communications

December 1, 2008 

Technology’s Role In Client Communications

The universe of accounting and accountants continues to undergo major shifts. One of those shifts is the recognition that every-one can choose when and where they are willing to conduct business. This includes the 24 hour, 7 days per week model. Supermarkets are always open. Gas stations and bank ATM machines are always accessible. Customer…

 2007 Review of Document Management Systems

December 1, 2008 

2007 Review of Document Management Systems

If you’re young enough, think back to the period starting in the early 1980s. In the accounting technology world, we were making the gargantuan leap from the VisiCalc spreadsheet and WordStar word processing software to Lotus 1-2-3 and WordPerfect.

 Review of Tax Preparation Systems — 2007

December 1, 2008 

Review of Tax Preparation Systems — 2007

The past 12 months have been the most dynamic period for the professional tax preparation market in several years. We’ve seen new technology developments in many of the programs, as well as blockbuster business deals that have left three major companies in charge of the tax software used by more than 80 percent of tax…

 Review of Construction Accounting Systems — 2007

December 1, 2008 

Review of Construction Accounting Systems — 2007

have worked on an enormous array of software products over the years, including standard accounting programs, products for nonprofits and property managers, and specialty products for the music industry. But one of the more difficult specialty genres I’ve encountered is construction.

 2006 Readers’ Choice Awards

December 1, 2008 

2006 Readers’ Choice Awards

The Voters Have Spoken! From the January-March 2007 Issue No, we’re not talking about the mid-term elections from November, but rather the 2006 Readers’ Choice Awards. The awards offered those in and around the tax and accounting professions an opportunity to speak their mind by selecting their favorite programs, hardware and other resources from more...…

 The Mouse: More Than Just A Peripheral

December 1, 2008 

The Mouse: More Than Just A Peripheral

Although the name may suggest a sideline role, computer peripherals have become a key component of how we interact with technology, from input devices like mice and keyboards, to output devices like printers, and more entertainment-driven hardware like speakers, gaming controllers, webcams and memory card readers.

 An Accidental Discovery

December 1, 2008 

An Accidental Discovery

Alexander Fleming’s World War I battlefront experience had shown him how serious killer bacteria could be. It could be much worse than enemy artillery, and he wanted to find a way to stop such infections.