Technology
2012 Review of CCH ProSystem fx Practice Management
CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business — ProSystem fx Practice Management800-739-9998www.cchgroup.com From the July 2012 review of Practice Management Systems. Best Fit: Accounting firms of all sizes currently utilizing other ProSystem fx desktop solutions or firms looking for a standalone practice management solution Strengths Fully contained solution, without the need for purchasing additional modules Fully customizable […]
Are You Efficiently Managing Your Practice?
Practice management and time management are often viewed as similar functions within an accounting firm. On a surface level view, both will track time and run a variety of time based reports for billing and invoice purposes.
More Cloud is Good for Your Firm & Your Clients’ Businesses
The movement to the cloud has had many names over the past decade: Web 2.0, SaaS, web-based services, net-native programs, etc. But whatever you call it, the coming mass adoption of cloud-based business solutions will have the biggest effect on our work and business lives since computers themselves were first installed on desktops back in the 1980s.
2012 Review of CaseWare Time
CaseWare International Inc — CaseWare Time 2011800-267-1317www.caseware.com From the July 2012 review of Practice Management systems. Best Fit: Firms currently using CaseWare products Strengths: Tight integration with CaseWare products Multiple preformatted reports along with strong customization options Built-in sync capability between Outlook/Exchange and client information Potential Limitations: No current cloud based solution Integration generally limited […]
Avalara Receives $20M in Funding from Battery Ventures
Seattle-based Avalara, which offers automated online sales tax compliance, has announced that it has received $20 million in growth financing from Battery Ventures.
Think Differently
I’m a big fan of Apple and the late, great Steve Jobs. If you haven’t taken the time to read the book, “Steve,” by Walter Issacson, I highly encourage you to pick up or download a copy and take the time to absorb the numerous lessons offered.
InFirm: Communicating IT
There’s no doubt that information technology impacts every aspect of today’s accounting firms and most firms do a pretty good job of identifying opportunities where new technologies can improve their practice.
7 Tips for Fostering and Retaining the Best Employees
To Retain Your Best Employees, Consider a Bit of Internal “Marketing”