Brian Tankersley is a technology contributor for CPA Practice Advisor, and is a frequent speaker at national continuing education courses on auditing and technology, as well as a consultant, coach and instructor for K2 Enterprises.
February 27, 2013
CenterPoint Accounting(800) 732-9464www.redwingsoftware.com CenterPoint Accounting is one of two accounting software product lines offered by publisher Red Wing Software. Both product lines (CenterPoint and TurningPoint) are sold and implemented by value added resellers or sold directly, and are targeted at the high end of the small business space or the lower end of the mid-market...…
February 27, 2013
A-Systems Visual Bookkeeper800-365-6790www.A-Systems.net A-Systems Visual Bookkeeper is a Windows-based general accounting application which has its roots in A-Systems JobView solution for the construction industry. The product has been on the market since 1978, and the company has released two significant updates to the product since our review in July 2012. The product has enough sophistication...…
February 27, 2013
Addsum — Advanced Accounting888-923-3786www.addsuminc.com Addsum Advanced Accounting 7i r3 (release 5) is an accounting software product designed to work with Addsum’s popular point of sale module. The application is utilitarian, and its appearance appears somewhat dated compared to some of the other products included in this review, but the application is designed for speed, not...…
February 27, 2013
Acclivity — AccountEdge Pro 2013800-322-6962www.accountedge.com Acclivity’s AccountEdge Pro is a U.S. small business accounting software application for both Windows and MacOS which originated as the U.S. version of global small business management system MYOB. Two former MYOB executives purchased the exclusive rights to sell the application in the U.S. in 2005, and then set up...…
February 27, 2013
Finding a suitable small business accounting application continues to be a challenge for many practitioners. While some choose to install a single solution for all clients, many accounting professionals are moving clients into cloud-based accounting applications, whether they are true Software as a Service applications (SaaS) or hosted versions of on-premises software. The summaries of...…
February 27, 2013
The ability to check on the status of cash, receivables, and payables from anywhere is a critical business need.
February 27, 2013
From the March 2013 review section of small business accounting systems. Intacct is a SaaS accounting product which really doesn’t fit the definition of a small business accounting application. Although it can be used for small businesses, it is more of a mid-market product, with features and pricing which make more sense for a larger...…
February 18, 2013
Xero to Simplify Accountants Work by Building Out Export Capabilities
February 15, 2013
The Sage Group PLC announced the sale of three North American products to KKR-Accel and Swiftpage today for a total of $101.2 million, including $91.2 million in cash.
January 28, 2013
There are a number of major trends in the mobile space which will change the way software providers deliver applications and services to us mobile devices in 2013. Two of these trends are the move toward Mobile Websites instead of apps, as well as customizable apps which allow a firm to brand a client-facing app…
December 18, 2012
Summary: Microsoft has revitalized its mobile offerings and created an integrated computing ecosystem to compete with Apple and Google.
November 26, 2012
The strategic decision to move outsourced client bookkeeping processes into the cloud offers accounting professionals a choice on how they will work with client information. Practitioners in the cloud experience a wide range of benefits, which include direct importing of transactions...
