May 27, 2013
Thomson Reuters — Practice CS800-968-8900CS.ThomsonReuters.com From the June 2013 review of practice management systems. Best Firm Fit: Accounting firms of any size or client focus looking to maintain client projects and information in one location. Strengths Highly customizable interface Multiple dashboards provided Potential Limitations Separate support contract may be required for in-depth program support Practice...…
May 27, 2013
Gavel & Gown Software Inc. — Credenza Software800-472-2289www.credenzasoft.com From the June 2013 review of practice management systems. Best Firm Fit: Business professionals currently reliant on Microsoft Outlook for tracking client appointments, tasks and projects. Strengths Free version available for general practice management functions Built on top of familiar Microsoft Outlook interface Inexpensive practice management solution...…
May 27, 2013
Deltek Maconomy Public Accounting Solution800-456-2009www.deltek.com/accounting From the June 2013 review of practice management systems. Best Fit: Accounting firms with 75 or more employees looking to contain all financial, client and engagement management under one solution. Strengths Flexible user interface Role-based to help ensure data integrity Potential Limitations Requires a significant amount of planning for front-end...…
May 22, 2013
For many CPA firms, data leakage is becoming an increasing problem, with the potential to pose truly disastrous results for a company and its clients. For instance, in 2012, a public accounting firm was contracted to perform financial statement auditing services for a client.
May 22, 2013
New York-based accounting firm WeiserMazars LLP recently announced that Mahmoud Abdallah, former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MISR Insurance Holding Company and Executive Vice President of American Re Group, has been appointed as a Senior Advisor in the WeiserMazars Consulting Practice, effective immediately.
May 22, 2013
Utah accounting firm Tanner LLC has appointed Dan Griffiths as Director of Strategic Planning for the firm’s Leadership Solutions Practice.
May 21, 2013
Judge orders CPA firm to pay to reimburse costs incurred because firm took more than two years to turn over some documents.
May 21, 2013
Two decades ago, Renee Philbrook was a stay-at-home mom with six children and a home-based bookkeeping business. Today, she is CEO of a mini accounting empire servicing small to corporate clients from Maine to Oklahoma.
May 17, 2013
A recent data breach at a local accounting firm in Connecticut should serve as a warning to firms who take the threat risk too lightly.
May 17, 2013
Prager Metis International LLC – a newly combined mid-sized accounting firm with offices in the U.S. and London, has announced the addition of Scott D. Davis to the firm as its newest principal.
May 17, 2013
Accounting, tax and advisory services firm WeiserMazars LLP has announced that Kenneth M. Fischer has been named as the new Partner-in-Charge of the Health Care Group, effective May 1, 2013.
May 17, 2013
For the sixth year in a row, the accounting and consultancy firm Anchin, Block & Anchin has been recognized as one of the Best Companies to Work for in New York State.