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 California Small Business Owners Expect Growth

May 12, 2014 

California Small Business Owners Expect Growth

Eighty-six percent of California small business operators believe their businesses are moving in the right direction, and 87 percent expect growth in 2014, according to the third annual small business survey by San Diego-based California Bank & Trust.

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May 12, 2014 

Private Businesses See Strong Revenue Growth

The state of privately held companies appears to be relatively stable and strong, looking at their performance as shown in balance sheets and income statements. Statements ended in the past year show that businesses are growing sales at an annual rate of 8 percent, a rate that, despite being slightly lower than a year ago,…

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May 12, 2014 

2014 Review of FUND E-Z Nonprofit Accounting Version 10

BASIC SYSTEM FUNCTIONS – 5 Stars FUND E-Z is easily installed in just a few minutes, and potential users are able to download a 30-day demo from the website for a trial run.  A recent redesign offers users an easily navigatable ribbon-style menu similar to the ribbons found in the Microsoft Office products.  Fully customizable,...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

 2014 Review of Blackbaud – The Financial Edge

May 12, 2014 

2014 Review of Blackbaud – The Financial Edge

Basic System Functions – 5 Stars The Financial Edge is available as an on-premise product or as a hosted product.  Though a robust system, The Financial Edge is easily navigated, with a drop-down menu at the top of the main screen offering access to system modules. A vertical navigation bar offers quick access to all...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

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May 12, 2014 

2014 Review of Serenic Software – Serenic Navigator

BASIC SYSTEM FUNCTIONS – 5 Stars The web-based version, Serenic Navigator Express, removes the need for Serenic personnel to install and configure the system.  System implementation is wizard-driven, with ongoing product support provided by Serenic support staff as needed, though some initial training could be beneficial. Assistance with implementation is available if requested.  Using Serenic...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

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May 12, 2014 

2014 Review of Araize FastFund Nonprofit Accounting

BASIC SYSTEM FUNCTIONS – 4.75 Stars Designed by CPAs, FastFund Nonprofit Accounting is available in both Basic and Premium editions, making it a good fit for smaller nonprofits looking for a product that also offers room to grow.  FastFund Nonprofit Accounting can be used with Windows or Mac Operating systems, and all data is secured...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

 New College Grads See Higher Starting Salaries

May 8, 2014 

New College Grads See Higher Starting Salaries

The average starting salary for new college graduates earning bachelor’s degrees has increased 1.2 percent over last year, according to a new report by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

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May 7, 2014 

New Cloud System Streamlines AP Management

A new, cloud-based system for streamlining accounts payable is now available to U.S. businesses. Yooz, which is designed and built for medium to large businesses is meant to help enterprises capture, manage and process financial documents without up-front investments or the need for IT experts.

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May 7, 2014 

The Net Generation: A Look at the Future of CPAs

The next generation of CPAs, or *net* generation, will think differently, work differently and have a new and different set of expectations as they complete school and enter into the professional workforce as accountants. See what their employers will need to know to ensure their successful integration into the workplace of the future. This video…