January 3, 2014
It is hard to imagine a more disastrous year for technology than 2014 will be. Sure, there will be a few little bright spots in terms of falling costs for hardware and storage. But three significant trends are converging that will make things difficult at best for the tech side of the accounting profession: Innovation will...…
December 23, 2013
It's no secret that information technology has changed the way we work. From tablets and smartphones to cloud-based processes, change has come at a shocking pace for firms and their clients.
December 17, 2013
When a Software as a Service (SaaS) vendor becomes a major player in the market or the leading solution for a given problem, they attract an ecosystem.
December 12, 2013
Closing the financial books for an organization requires accuracy, attention to detail, and a knowledge of some advanced accounting principals. For many nonprofit organizations, especially smaller ones operating on a shoe string budget, hiring a full-time accountant may be out of their reach.
December 11, 2013
Sage North America announced the launch of a special version of its global Sage One small business solution which is designed for accountants with multiple clients.
December 9, 2013
Online accounting software maker Xero has announced the integration of a full payroll processing and reporting system into its cloud-based accounting platform for small and mid-sized businesses. A multi-client management version is also available for payroll professionals and other business financial consultants.
December 4, 2013
With cloud services, it is easier than ever to meet client demands and to set yourself apart from competing firms. While many firms are understandably resistant to change, the cloud’s benefits far outweigh the risks.
December 2, 2013
For thousands of accountants and their clients, tax season just became a lot more harmonized. Users of Intuit Tax Online can expect major enhancements to the tax preparation solution for Tax Year 2013.
November 20, 2013
More CPA firms are embracing cloud solutions to transform their business, although with a greater focus on data security than a year ago, according to a recent survey by CPA2Biz, the technology subsidiary of the American Institute of CPAs.
November 19, 2013
Apps.com Makes it Easier to Develop, Find and Use Third-party Apps
November 19, 2013
Payroll and business software and services provider Paychex, Inc. has announced a new product line. The company partnered with Kashoo to develop the Paychex Accounting Online system, which expands the Paychex's offerings to include simple and secure cloud accounting for small businesses.
November 19, 2013
New Functionality Delivers on Xero’s Ongoing Commitment to Make Accounting Easy, Affordable and Accessible for Small Businesses