Accounting February 6, 2026
AICPA News – Feb. 2026
AICPA News is a round-up of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs, the Association of International CPAs, and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
January 28, 2013
SMB Owners Are Big Winners at First Small Biz VCon
Attendees of the first Small Biz VCon walked away with tons of resources to help them grow their businesses online and in the Cloud. The Small Biz VCon, held January 23-24, was created by Dawn Brolin, CPA and Stacy Kildal, two of the “2012 Most Powerful Women in Accounting,” in an effort to help small...…
January 28, 2013
Retail trade group forecasts 3.4 percent growth this year
The National Retail Federation is forecasting subdued retail sales growth of 3.4 percent for 2013.
January 28, 2013
Collective Bargaining: Changes may come to many states in 2013
The past few years have been filled with high-profile labor battles that drew protestors by the thousands to statehouses around the country.
January 28, 2013
2013 Review of Client Write-Up Systems
Whatever you call internet-based programs (cloud, web-based, online systems), the technology is significantly changing many aspects of the modern practice and how firms offer services to clients. With tax prep, the changes are noticeable in the move to paperless engagements, online tax organizers, portals and tax research. Perhaps the next most noticeable change the technology...…
January 28, 2013
2013 Review of CYMA 13: Financial Management System
CYMA Systems, Inc. – CYMA 13: Financial Management System800-292-2962www.cyma.com Best Fit: Accounting firms that offer write-up, payroll compliance and reconciliation services to mid-sized and larger business clients, particularly consolidated entities and those with multiple locations or subsidiaries. Businesses can also use the system in-house. Strengths Good customization options Support for consolidations of multi-division/location entities Good...…
January 28, 2013
2013 Review of QuickBooks Accountant 2013
Intuit, Inc. – QuickBooks Accountant 2013800-267-8379www.accountant.intuit.com Best Fit: Accounting practices providing write-up features for clients that use QuickBooks. Strengths Accountant version includes all industry-specific versions of QuickBooks Streamlined navigation and interface Batch and pasting of thousands of transactions at once Output to PDF, Excel and other formats Built-in client invoicing and electronic payment options Mobile...…
January 28, 2013
2013 Review of AccountantsWorld – Accounting Relief
AccountantsWorld – Accounting Relief888-999-1366 ext 517www.AccountantsWorld.com Best Fit: Public accountants providing write-up services for multiple clients, who also want to take their firm and clients to a web-based solution that gives the professional anytime access to their clients’ live data, eliminating data transfer. Strengths Integrated web-based professional and client-side bookkeeping Anytime access to live client...…
January 28, 2013
2013 Review of PC Software Accounting, Inc. – Client Write-Up for Windows
PC Software Accounting, Inc. – Client Write-Up800-237-9234www.pcsai.com Best Fit: Professionals who want an installed or web-hosted write-up utility and who prefer a fast, heads-down data entry approach. Also for firms using older systems looking for conversions into a new program. Strengths: Fast data entry Includes full GL, AP, AR and journals management capabilities Streamlined reconciliation...…
January 28, 2013
2013 Review of QuickBooks Online Accountant
Intuit, Inc. – QuickBooks Online Accountant800-267-8379http://accountants.intuit.com/accounting/quickbooks/online-accountant/ Best Fit: Professionals seeking a web-based professional write-up solution that integrates directly with their clients’ versions of QuickBooks Online. Strengths Multiple client management in single online program Accountant Center with tools for books review and clean up Simple connection to clients’ QuickBooks Online Reporting options include PDF, Excel output...…
January 28, 2013
Xero Partner Program – Accountant Version
Xero Partner Program – Accountant Version800-411-9376 www.Xero.com Best Fit: Technologically progressive firms wanting a completely web-based professional accounting solution for use in performing periodic client write-up services, including account reconciliations, payroll reporting, ledger and journal management, and financial reporting. Strengths Online bank integration supports many deposit and credit card accounts Reconciliation tools simplify classification of...…
January 28, 2013
2013 Review of Thomson Reuters Accounting CS
Thomson Reuters – Accounting CS800-968-8900CS.ThomsonReuters.com Best Fit: Full-service accounting practices that provide periodic client services that include account reconciliations, journal and ledger management, financial reporting and other functions associated with write-up, and want a system that integrates with a larger suite of professional programs. Strengths Built-in trial balance utility Direct integration with tax, payroll, portals...…
January 27, 2013
More business owners operate alone, without employees
Salesman, bookkeeper, adviser and entrepreneur -- Michael Cunningham is all of these as the owner of Sea Isle Bait & Tackle. He is also the only employee.