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8 March 2015 • www.CPAPracticeAdvisor.com POINT-OF-SALE SYSTEMS Reviews BEST FIT Already used by millions of busi- nesses across the country, Quick- Book s continues to make itself relevant and necessary in the small business communit y. With the release of QuickBooks Point-of- Sale 2015, they continue that trend, appealing to small and mid-sized retailers looking for program that is easy to set up and easy to use. Available in three editions; Basic, Pro, and Multi-Store, QuickBooks Point-of-Sale 2015 is suitable for retailers with up to 20 locations. STRENGTHS • Suitable for very small to multi- location retailers • Available in both desktop and cloud-based versions • A fordably priced with users able to scale up to the next version if necessary • E a s y s y s t e m s e t u p a nd e a s y system navigation POTENTIAL WEAKNESSES • N o t w e l l s u i t e d f o r a h i g h - transaction processing business • Telephone support is not encour- aged SUMMARY & PRICING QuickBooks Point-of-Sale 2013 can be used as a stand-alone system, or integrated w ith QuickBooks fnancial products for front/back o f f i ce c apab i l i t y. Q u i c k B o ok s Point-of-Sale 2015 is available in three distinct editions, with users able to choose from three editions, Basic – which runs $1,499.95, Pro, which runs $1,999.95, and Multi- Store, which runs $2,199.95. www.QuickBooks.com QuickBooks Point-of-Sale Read the full review and see expanded ratings for this product online at: www.CPAPracticeAdvisor.com/12047824 4.5 2015 OVERALL RATING AccuPOS Point-of-Sale Software AccuPOS is a stand-alone point-of-sale product optimally designed for the retail and restaurant industry. Designed to integrate with QuickBooks fnancial products, as well as all Sage accounting sofware products, AccuPOS ofers numerous bun- dles of point-of-sale products suitable for retailers small and large. At t h i s t i m e, A cc u P OS wo r k s o n l y o n P C or Android dev ices and does not work on any Apple products. Because of its seamless integration with third- party accounting applications, AccuPOS is strictly a POS system, with some supporting functions. Te majority of back end management will be completed using third party accounting applications. Available in fve diferent versions (Basic, Pro, Gold, Platinum and Elite), AccuPOS is a scalable product that can easily grow along with a retail establishment. An easy-to-use interface simplifes system navigation, even for those new to the product. Fully customizable, AccuPOS provides the option to create an interface that suits a user's needs. New terminals, users and even locations can be added at any time. Designed to be used in both retail establishments and restaurants, the system is custom-designed for each business, so the product purchased for a con- venience store would vary from the product sold to the upscale diner down the street. For mobile users, AccuPOS now ofers a point-of-sale app that can be installed on any Android device; turning a tablet into a functioning point of sale device. The latest version of AccuPOS offers several product enhancements and updates including: • Built-in Easy Setup Wizard which makes system setup and maintenance easier than ever. • Multi-Location Management – Now users can use AccuPOS in multiple locations with a single system login. • Sof t ware as a Ser v ice – Users can now access AccuPOS as a SaaS. Because AccuPOS was designed to utilize touch- screen technology, it's easy to customize the interface to suit user needs. Users can choose from up to 15 diferent tender types, and cashiers can easily process multiple tender ty pes for a single transaction including cash, check, credit, debit, EBT, gif card, and credit on account. Users can preset butons with specifc tender amounts to expedite checkout, and users can easily process returns, exchanges, and voids from the same user interface screen. User s can al so create c ustom cou pons for customers based on purchasing history (loyalty and rewards) or simply give a standard discount for a purchase. AccuPOS ofers point-of-sale bundles for both retailers and restaurant establishments. Te POS station includes AccuPOS sofware, along with a Touchscreen PC, Heavy Duty Cash Drawer, Termal Receipt Printer, and Magnetic Card Reader. Users can also choose from additional hardware peripherals such as Barcode Scanners, and the AccuLINK Accounting Adapter, which links AccuPOS with QuickBooks or Sage Financial products. Te restau- rant version come with a Basic Food Service Station with Kitchen Printer includes the same options as those above, along with a Kitchen Printing module and a Kitchen Termal Printer. Users can also choose to purchase the sofware only, which come in 1-4 station bundles. Te restaurant version also allows managers to create a custom layout of their restau- rant, further automating the ordering process. Te AccuCOUNT Inventory system allows users to quickly receive inventory and later link totals to their accounting system. AccuSHIFT Time and Atendance provides employees with a secure way to log in and log out of the system. AccuPOS allows retailers and restaurants to operate as many terminals as they desire, and the POS system can be installed on a separate computer than the business accounting sofware. The Online Web Reports offers a selection of management reports that are easily accessed from any location with Internet access. Support is one of the most important things to look at when considering purchasing a POS system, and AccuPOS ofers users various support options including unlimited e-mail suppor t and 24/7 emergency after hours support. Regular support hours are Monday through Friday 7AM to 1AM Central Time, and Saturday and Sunday 7AM to 5PM Central Time. Telephone and remote desktop access training is available, and AccuPOS provides new users with access to training videos as well. An excellent choice for QuickBooks and Sage accounting sofware users looking to update or add a new POS product, AccuPOS ofers potential clients a free demo download so be sure to visit their website and try it out for yourself.