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 Lean Six Sigma Lessons to Improve CPA Firms

May 27, 2013 

Lean Six Sigma Lessons to Improve CPA Firms

Most of us have read about “lean” processes increasing efficiency while reducing waste, and six sigma setting the highest standards for quality production, but these terms have mostly been applied towards large scale manufacturing environments.

Roman Kepczyk

 Five Steps to Effective Delegation

May 27, 2013 

Five Steps to Effective Delegation

Delegation is an important tool to help free up time, allowing us to focus on the things we do best and that add the most value to the firm. Unfortunately, however, delegation is a tool that too infrequently makes it out of the toolbox.

Jim Boomer

 When Good Applications Go Bad

May 27, 2013 

When Good Applications Go Bad

The fascinating thing about an economic downturn is that it often gives computer users a glimpse into the souls of the vendors they rely on for their software and information.

Dave McClure

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May 27, 2013 

Practice Management Tools Help Build a Smarter, More Productive Firm

The accounting firm of today frequently performs work outside the traditional tax and accounting service offerings and it is critical this data is accurately and timely managed. Practice management software delivers tools required to track all client data, employee time, outstanding projects and a host of other items.

Steven Phelan

 2013 Review of Office Tools Professional — Practice Management 2013

May 27, 2013 

2013 Review of Office Tools Professional — Practice Management 2013

Office Tools Professional — Practice Management 2013661-794-2220www.officetoolspro.com From the June 2013 review of practice management systems. Best Firm Fit: Accounting firms of up to 100 who are seeking a more streamlined workflow for practice management tasks. Strengths Simple, single-screen interface Integrated document management capabilities A la cart integration point options allow firms to customize solution...…

 2013 Review of Commercial Logic — APS Advance Practice Management

May 27, 2013 

2013 Review of Commercial Logic — APS Advance Practice Management

Commercial Logic — APS Advance Practice Management603-643-1900www.CommerciaLogic.com From the June 2013 review of practice management systems. Best Firm Fit: Firms of 50 or more employees looking for a custom solution to maintain staff, client and project data. Strengths Custom configuration to meet accounting firm needs Customized dashboard interfaces Business intelligence software directly integrates Potential Limitations...…

 2013 Review of CCH ProSystem fx Practice Management

May 27, 2013 

2013 Review of CCH ProSystem fx Practice Management

CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business—ProSystem fx Practice Management800-739-9998www.CCHGroup.com From the June 2013 review of practice management systems. Best Firm Fit: Accounting firms of any size seeking an on-premise practice management tool. Strengths Uses dashboard interfaces All inclusive solution without need to purchase additional modules Stable and scalable solution for firms of all sizes Potential Limitations...…

 2013 Review of Thomson Reuters Practice CS

May 27, 2013 

2013 Review of Thomson Reuters Practice CS

Thomson Reuters — Practice CS800-968-8900CS.ThomsonReuters.com From the June 2013 review of practice management systems. Best Firm Fit: Accounting firms of any size or client focus looking to maintain client projects and information in one location. Strengths Highly customizable interface Multiple dashboards provided Potential Limitations Separate support contract may be required for in-depth program support Practice...…

 2013 Review of Credenza Software for Practice Management

May 27, 2013 

2013 Review of Credenza Software for Practice Management

Gavel & Gown Software Inc. — Credenza Software800-472-2289www.credenzasoft.com From the June 2013 review of practice management systems. Best Firm Fit: Business professionals currently reliant on Microsoft Outlook for tracking client appointments, tasks and projects. Strengths Free version available for general practice management functions Built on top of familiar Microsoft Outlook interface Inexpensive practice management solution...…