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Mary Girsch-Bock

Contributing Writer

mary.girschbock@cpapracticeadvisor.com

Mary grew up in Chicago, graduating from the University of Illinois-Chicago. She began her career as accountant and later made the switch to writing full time, concentrating on business and technology, with a focus on small business. A former QuickBooks beta tester, Mary’s work has appeared in The Motley Fool, The Blueprint, and Property Manager.com. She currently writes a monthly accounting and technology-related blog for PLANERGY, and ghostwrites several blogs for various software companies.

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Firm Management

2017 Review of BQE Core

Launched in July of 2017, BQE Core is a complete business management application designed for professional service businesses. Core is particularly well suited for small to mid-sized firms. Completely cloud-based, Core offers time and billing ...

Firm Management

2017 Review of Toggl - Time Tracking App

Unlike many other apps, Toggl offers an app for desktop systems such as Windows, Mac, and Linux, along with apps for both iPhone and Android devices. To get started, users simply click the button to start the timer, and stop the timer when the task is ...

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2017 Review of TPS Time & Billing Software

Designed specifically for accounting firms, TPS offers excellent practice management capability including a comprehensive time and billing function. TPS is best suited for small to mid-sized firms. Along with time and billing, TPS also offers ...

Firm Management

2017 Review of Bill4Time

Bill4Time is an automated accounting and bookkeeping application that contains solid time and billing functionality. Bill4Time is well suited for small to mid-sized businesses that are looking for a solid financial management solution.

Firm Management

2017 Review of ImagineTime Time and Billing

Well suited for both accounting firms and legal firms of just about any size, ImagineTime Time and Billing can be used as a stand-alone time and billing application or in conjunction with other Imagine Time applications for a complete practice ...

Firm Management

2017 Review of BigTime IQ

BigTime IQ from BigTime Software is a good fit for professional services firms including accounting and CPA firms. BigTime IQ can be utilized as a stand-alone time and billing solution, or integrated with QuickBooks and Lacerte for a more complete ...

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Firm Management

2017 Review of Time Management Systems

Much more than simply a tracking time, these time management systems help firms manage staff productivity, assess client profitability, while also offering an easy to use mechanism for tracking time and billing information, including any related expenses.

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2017 Review of Web Builder CS

Web Builder CS is an excellent option for accounting and CPA firms that are using other Thomson Reuters/CS Professional applications. While the product can be used as a stand-alone website building option, it works best if coupled with other Thomson ...

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Firm Management

2017 Review of Integer Accounting & Tax Websites

Formerly Accounting and Financial Site Builder (AFSB), the product has been recently rebranded as Integer. Still a good option for small to mid-sized accounting firms, Integer has acquired a brand-new look, easier navigation, and enhanced security ...

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Firm Management

2017 Review of GetNetSet Websites for Accounting Firms

GetNetSet is best suited for small to mid-sized accounting firms that are in the market for off-site website creation and management, but are also open to performing some edits in-house. GetNetSet is available in three versions, making it a scalable ...

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2017 Review of CPASites.com

CPAsites offers a built-from-scratch website designed specifically for accounting firms. Each site is custom designed with no two sites alike. There are four subscription levels available for firms to choose from. The Platinum level subscription ...

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2017 Review of CPA Site Solutions

CPA Site Solutions is a good fit for accounting firms of all sizes that are looking for a variety of website design options as well as an excellent selection of website content that can be utilized as desired. CPA Site Solutions is available in three ...