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In what is good news for the many in accounting who advise very small businesses, the market for low-cost accounting software remains strong. Many small businesses have still not computerized, [...]

Accounting firms should become aware of the latest developments in tax software. Universal Tax Systems, for instance, has added a preparer notes section in its 'TaxWise' software while the 32-bit version of CCH's 'ProSystem' features increased calculation speeds and improved tax return navigation. Firms should also consider several factors when evaluating tax software. These include user-friendliness, price and compatibility with accounting software packages.

It takes successful performance and proven acceptance to be considered for The Accounting Today Top 100 Software Products. When all is said and done, there is no doubt that these [...]

New and improved versions of tax preparation software packages abound in both the DOS and Windows formats. Product developers have made it possible for users to use both interchangeably in accordance with varying needs and preferences. Users are advised to test-run Windows programs in their initial version before purchase to ensure that they conform to user expectations. A comparative list of packages including prices and features is presented., If you haven't moved to a Windows tax preparation software package yet, this may be the year to do it. A number of vendors are launching Windows versions for the [...]

Accountants who can help their nonprofit clients evaluate their accounting software needs may be able to open up new sources of revenue for themselves in such activities as computer consulting, training of the nonprofit's personnel and reselling of software. Advising nonprofits on the selection of accounting software involves examining the organization itself to determine what it needs, matching these needs with the software available in the market and checking the references of software vendors., Many firms are turning a nonprofit's questions about software into additional sources of revenue. Every accountant with nonprofit clients must be ready to help when their clients ask what accounting [...]

Accounting firms should make sure that the business tax software packages which they recommend to their clients are those which best meet their needs. Before selecting a program, a firm should first carefully analyze their clients' requirements and determine if they need an interactive or a batch system. They should then select the appropriate tax program delivery medium and conduct tests to assess the value and performance of the product. Once these have been carried out, cost and product support issues should be examined., Finding the best package comes after testing at least three programs. Life is just a series of choices. We make good choices that are easy to live with and some [...]

Computer software vendors specializing in 1040 tax programs are facing the effects of consolidation in 1994. They estimate that between 12,000 to 15,000 tax professionals will switch software. Prices of the product will remain the same but added value and enhancements will determine the survival of the vendor. DOS-based programs will become obsolete by 1996 and Windows-based programs will become the standard. Eventually, CD-ROM formats will replace Windows but not in a long time., Battel looms for switchers with price points stable and enhancements speeding proceeding. It's nearly high noon outside the 1040 corral. Software vendors are loading their programs preparing for the inevitable [...]

Windows applications are increasingly interesting to clients wanting to improve efficiency and integrate financial information into other Windows applications. But, while Windows has swept through the low-end market, the crop [...]

Accounting firms should consider updating their tax preparation software. The software package should be compatible with the firm's present hardware system. Moreover, the tax return should be flexible to the accounting firm's particular practice as well as comprehensive enough to provide necessary forms and schedules. Various tax preparation software packages are evaluated, comparing their prices, technical support and special requirements, among other features.

Byline: Penny Crosman Mobile strategy company Xtreme Labs has analyzed customer reviews from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store and found RBS Citizens and USAA to have [...]

As firms move from time and billing systems to practice information systems, new demands arise for information such as time and costs associated with market efforts and collecting receivables. Supplying [...]

Accountants are moving away from write-up work and concentrating on higher-end financial reporting and business consulting activities. With this migration to higher-end tasks, vendors of accounting software are offering write-up packages with better features and integration that adds value to financial reporting engagements. These vendors are touting the ease of use of these new products as well as their reasonable price to attract more accountants., As accountants migrate to higher-end work, write-up software offers better features and integration. The word is out among the software vendor community: Write-up work, long the bread-and-butter of accountants, has [...]

Byline: Daniel Wolfe Personal financial management software has long had a blind spot for cash spending. Some vendors are trying to change that, but fewer consumers may care than the [...]

Mortgage lenders increasingly are using technology to weed out or 'scrub' loans that get sold in the secondary market. A new product from LoanPerformance, an analytics and mortgage data unit [...]

'MyProfitCents' (www.profitcents.com) is a financial analysis software product that was developed to help people understand and improve their personal finances. The program uses Sageworks' core technology ('FIND'), which converts hard-to-understand [...]

It's no secret that accountants have made a good living providing consulting services built around low-cost accounting applications, particularly Intuit's QuickBooks. In 'Consulting Opens the Door,' writer Paul Demery examines […]

This year, after much deliberation, we cut our Top 100 list in half and made it two lists: The top 25 vendors that license technology per se, and the Top [...]

The latest version of S1 Corp.'s consumer and business lending software accommodates regional variations in a lender's policies. Another new feature is that multiple origination servers can tap a common [...]

These are the vendors and manufacturers of the 2001 Accounting Today Top 100 Software Products. AccountMate R.S. No. 122 Novato, Calif. (800) 877-8896 Visual AccountMate Chief executive: Ben Tse www.accountmate.com [...]

With The Internet opening new horizons, business technology development is reaching unprecedented heights, and next year promises to be '2001: A Software Odyssey.' The Accounting Today Top 100 Software Products [...]

Fiserv is testing a so-called middleware product designed to offer easyLENDER users easy access to electronic downloads. iserv's easyLENDER Group is in the final testing phase of its new easyCONNECT [...]

With much riding on choosing wisely, Fairmount Mortgage gave the final nod to Eastern Software and its Empower enterprise-wide loan origination system. Choosing a so-called enterprise-wide origination system is a [...]

Let's face it. You've got more than enough 'know-how' to do most types of financial planning. You do it every day when one of your clients asks you a question [...]

Working in the not-for-profit accounting environment is like playing three-dimensional chess. Firms wanting to profit by serving not-for-profit entities must understand the complex information needs of these organizations. Accountability with [...]

In the first part of the review of Personal Information Managers, Accounting Today looked at leading software designed to carry the PIM label. The second part of the review covers [...]

Rome, Ga. - Universal Tax Systems Inc. has been ranked 57th of the 500 companies appearing on Inc. magazine's 14th annual list of the fastest growing private companies. Last year, [...]

KENNETH LYNCH Senior vice president, technology and operations, Hooksett, N.H. The continued impact of networked personal computers is having an explosive impact on our business more then anything I have [...]