Technology

Thomson Reuters – Fixed Assets CS800-968-8900CS.ThomsonReuters.com From the Dec. 2012 review of fixed asset management systems. Best Fit: Full-service accounting firms providing depreciation management and tax services to multiple clients with moderate to complex asset bases. Most beneficial when used as integrated part of the CS Professional Suite. Strengths Easy to use with wizards for […]

Wasp Barcode Technologies – MobileAsset Professional Version214-547-4100www.waspbarcode.com  This article is from the Dec. 2012 review of fixed asset mamagement systems. While most of the programs in this review section are primarily focused on managing depreciation strategies for fixed assets, the MobileAsset Professional program from Wasp Barcode is designed to give businesses an efficient way to […]

Standardization has a new poster child—and her name is Laura Redmond, owner of Redmond Accounting. For those that pride themselves on being ultra organized…you may have met your match.

Bloomberg BNA – BNA Fixed Assets DesktopPro800-424-2938www.bnasoftware.com From the Dec. 2012 review of fixed asset management systems. Best Fit: Accounting professionals serving the asset management and depreciation needs of mid-sized and larger clients with potentially complex depreciation strategies. The system is also widely-used in-house by enterprises and government entities. Strengths Global/group/departmental edit capabilities Intuitive interface […]

Intuit ProLine – ProSeries Fixed Asset Manager800-934-1040http://accountants.intuit.com/tax/proseries/add-ons/fixed-asset-manager.jsp From the Dec. 2012 review of fixed asset management systems. Best Fit: Professional firms serving the tax and accounting needs of clients with asset bases that are growing more complex in terms of size and strategic depreciation planning. As it offers direct integration, it is most beneficial to […]

CCH Small Firm Services – Fixed Asset Manager for TaxWise & ATX800-681-1750; www.taxwise.com800-681-1752; www.atxinc.com From the Dec. 2012 review of fixed asset management systems. Best Fit: Professional tax and accounting firms using, managing the asset depreciation strategies of multiple clients. The system also offers direct integration with TaxWise and ATX. Strengths Easy to use and […]

As changes are made to tax laws and technology, the business owners interact with their customers and tax and accounting professionals change. Many tax professionals find themselves moving from the role of tax return preparer to year-round consultant.

Every business owner knows that flexibility is a requirement for success. Being able to adapt to changing customer needs, vendor issues and work schedules is a part of the job requirement, whether the business is a shoe store, a restaurant or an accounting firm.