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October 31, 2013 

2013 Review of Intuit EasyAcct Laser Link – W2/1099

Intuit EasyACCT is a comprehensive write-up solution for accountants. It allows users to manage the processes for write-up, accounts receivable and payable, payroll, bank reconciliation, asset depreciation and financial reporting. It supports SUTA, 940, 941, W-2 and 1099 forms, automatically e-filing with the IRS. Users can also manage live and after-the-fact payroll. Basic System Functions...…

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October 31, 2013 

2013 Review of Spokane Computer Inc – MAG-FILER

With MAG-FILER, professionals can manage the entire year-end reporting process for multiple clients. The software supports federal and state e-filing for 1099s and W-2s. Other features include data verification and batch printing on blank paper or pre-printed forms. Basic System Functions – 4 Stars MAG-FILER can be installed on individual workstations used by multiple users....…

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October 31, 2013 

2013 Review of WageFiling 2013

Best Fit: Firms with a low volume of returns and wish to work completely online Strengths: Completely web-based solution Complete print and mail services available Potential Limitations: Limited import options Built-in billing and invoicing features not available WageFiling is a completely web-based solution for filing W-2 and 1099 forms, offering pay-per-form filing. Users can sign...…

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October 31, 2013 

2013 Review of IDMS, Inc. – Account Ability Tax Form Preparation

Account Ability by IDMS is a year-end compliance and ATF payroll solution. The software supports multiple clients and the most commonly processed forms, as well as importing from Excel or other formatted text files and TIN matching. Users can file forms electronically and either self-print on plain or pre-printed forms or outsource printing through the...…

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October 31, 2013 

2013 Review of Tenenz – Laser Link – W2/1099

TFP and Laser Link, reviewed below, are both traditional W-2/1099 filing solutions offered by Tenenz. Both products have the same features, such as free e-filing, various security options and the ability to manage multiple clients. The major difference between the two is the printing options. TFP is used to print on pre-printed W-2 and 1099...…

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October 20, 2013 

How to Maximize Financial Analysis and Reporting

Businesses often want to see how their company’s financial performance stacks up against the competition, but it’s difficult for accountants to find quality data on comparable, private companies.

 3 Tips to Have Better Meetings with Your Clients

October 14, 2013 

3 Tips to Have Better Meetings with Your Clients

Client meetings are an integral part of being a great accountant. The most important of these meetings is often when you’re tasked with presenting the client with your financial analysis. Making the most of this meeting can do wonders for establishing client trust and retention.

 CCH Releases New Financial Reporting Brief App

September 30, 2013 

CCH Releases New Financial Reporting Brief App

The new CCH Financial Reporting Brief app for Apple and Android devices delivers trustworthy and timely news updates covering accounting, audit, regulatory and government action developments.

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September 24, 2013 

Report Shows Slow Growth for Private Companies

Privately held companies are growing sales at an annual rate of less than 4 percent in 2013, according to financial statements, according to preliminary estimates in the latest Sageworks Private Company Report today, a quarterly update on the health and state of privately held U.S. companies.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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September 3, 2013 

The baggage-free CFO: 5 ways to profit

Recently we did a survey of the Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) professionals who use The Sellability Score and asked them what makes a business attractive to an acquirer. The M&A experts said businesses that have a management team in place are much more attractive to buyers than owner-dependent companies.

John Warrillow