CPA Practice Advisor

FEB 2015

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February 2015 • www.CPAPracticeAdvisor.com 21 FIXED ASSETS Reviews BEST FIT BNA Fixed Assets DesktopPro is well suited for accounting frms that prov ide asset and depreciation management ser v ices to clients with extensive needs. Te product can also be easily utilized in house by larger businesses, organizations and government ofces. STRENGTHS • Ofers application wizards that assist in performing tasks • Available in both desktop and online version • Easy system navigation • G o o d s e l e c t i o n o f b u i l t - i n r e p o r t s w i t h c u s t o m r e p o r t templates available • Users can customize data entry options to suit their needs POTENTIAL LIMITATIONS • Is not part of a comprehensive tax management/tax preparation system SUMMARY & PRICING BNA Fi xed A ssets DesktopPro provides users with a comprehen- sive asset and depreciation manage- ment product that is surprisingly easy to use, but contains complex capabilities well suited to those m a n a g i n g m u l t i p l e a s s e t s f o r numerous clients. With excellent customization capabilities and solid reporting functionality, users can easily manage even the most com- plex scenarios. Pricing for BNA Fixed Assets Pro starts at around $3,000, with BNA Fixed Assets Web starting at around $1,500.00. www.BNASoftware.com BEST FIT Pro System fx Fixed Assets fts best with firms that handle complex depreciation schedules for larger businesses with multiple divisions or locations. STRENGTHS • Straightforward system naviga- tion • Easy asset tracking • E a s i l y h a nd le s a n u n l i m it e d number of company assets • Customizable asset list • Sol id data i mpor t a nd e x por t options • Customizable reporting POTENTIAL LIMITATIONS • Work s best i f i nteg rated w it h ProSystem Suite of products SUMMARY & PRICING Pr o Sy s t e m fx Fi x e d A s s e t s i s designed for accounting frms that of fer comprehensive asset and depreciation management solutions to their clients. ProSystem fx Fixed Assets can be used as a standalone product or with the ProSystem fx Suite for a more integrated asset management solut ion. Pr ic ing starts at around $2,500.00 for a single user license. www.CCHGroup.com/FixedAssets BEST FIT Fixed Assets CS is a good fit for accounting frms ofering asset and depreciation management services to multiple clients. W hile Fixed Assets CS can be used as a stand- alone product, it functions at its capacity when integrated with the CS Professional Suite. STRENGTHS • Good selection of wizard tools for easy setup and data entry • E x c e l l e n t i m p o r t i n g a n d exporting capability • Fu l ly c ustom iz able repor t i ng options • Integrated inventor y manage- ment sofware included • Full integration with CS Profes- sional Suite of products POTENTIAL LIMITATIONS • Possible capacity issues for very large frms managing a tremen- dous amount of assets SUMMARY & PRICING Fixed Assets CS can be an excellent addition to any CPA or Tax Man- agement frm. Excellent integration with the core product, tremendous customization capability and easy system navigation are just some of the benefts of this robust product that can work in a standalone environment but will truly excel when used with the CS Professional Suite. Costs vary depending on the t y pe of deliver y method ; pur- chasing versus leasing or a desktop installation versus a SaaS product, w ith pricing star ting at around $1,500.00. cs.ThomsonReuters.com BNA Fixed Assets DesktopPro CCH ProSystem fx Fixed Assets Thomson Reuters Fixed Assets CS Read the full review and see expanded ratings for this product online at: www.CPAPracticeAdvisor.com/12038926 Read the full review and see expanded ratings for this product online at: www.CPAPracticeAdvisor.com/12038924 Read the full review and see expanded ratings for this product online at: www.CPAPracticeAdvisor.com/12038918 5 5 5 2015 OVERALL RATING 2015 OVERALL RATING 2015 OVERALL RATING

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