Technology

CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business — ProSystem fx Practice Management800-739-9998www.cchgroup.com From the July 2012 review of Practice Management Systems. Best Fit: Accounting firms of all sizes currently utilizing other ProSystem fx desktop solutions or firms looking for a standalone practice management solution Strengths Fully contained solution, without the need for purchasing additional modules Fully customizable […]

Practice management and time management are often viewed as similar functions within an accounting firm. On a surface level view, both will track time and run a variety of time based reports for billing and invoice purposes.

Maintaining a healthy balance between career and family is important for long-term success in both areas.

The movement to the cloud has had many names over the past decade: Web 2.0, SaaS, web-based services, net-native programs, etc. But whatever you call it, the coming mass adoption of cloud-based business solutions will have the biggest effect on our work and business lives since computers themselves were first installed on desktops back in the 1980s.

CaseWare International Inc — CaseWare Time 2011800-267-1317www.caseware.com From the July 2012 review of Practice Management systems. Best Fit: Firms currently using CaseWare products Strengths: Tight integration with CaseWare products Multiple preformatted reports along with strong customization options Built-in sync capability between Outlook/Exchange and client information Potential Limitations: No current cloud based solution Integration generally limited […]

Seattle-based Avalara, which offers automated online sales tax compliance, has announced that it has received $20 million in growth financing from Battery Ventures.

I’m a big fan of Apple and the late, great Steve Jobs. If you haven’t taken the time to read the book, “Steve,” by Walter Issacson, I highly encourage you to pick up or download a copy and take the time to absorb the numerous lessons offered.

There’s no doubt that information technology impacts every aspect of today’s accounting firms and most firms do a pretty good job of identifying opportunities where new technologies can improve their practice.