CPA Practice Advisor

SEP 2011

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AccountantsWorld — Accounting Relief 2011 OVERALL RATING BEST FIT: Firms who want to bring both their practice and their clients onto a web-based accounting system that gives the fi rm greater control over data and the ability to monitor and control what their clients can do with their collab- orative bookkeeping system. STRENGTHS: • Simple navigation & functions • Integrates professional & client- side bookkeeping • Anytime live access to client data for professionals • Client portals & collaboration features • Good communication templates & fi nancials reporting 888-999-1366 POTENTIAL LIMITATIONS: • Limited batch processing func- tions SUMMARY & PRICING As a write-up system, Accounting Relief provides an easy-to-use program that includes tools that reduce client errors, and simplify correcting client errors and cor- responding adjusting entries, reconciliation functions and other related tasks. The system also off ers check writing and options for aſt er-the-fact payroll reporting. T e key benefi t to the system is that clients are using an extension of the program tailored for their small business needs, with their data actually living in the profes- sional's system. T is eliminates the hassle of data transfers, and allows fi rms to stay in control of the data more proactively. The program costs $99 per month or $990 per year for the core accountant- centric part of the program, and $9.95 per month for each client using the business side of the application. First-year pricing specials are also available. Our editorial awards commit ee recog- nized Accounting Relief with a 2010 Innovation Award, and the system continues to be a very strong player in the SaaS client accounting market. PRODUCT DELIVERY METHODS: ■ On-Premises ■ ✔ SaaS ■ Hosted by Vendor BASIC SYSTEM FUNCTIONS CORE WRITE-UP FEATURES REPORTING & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IMPORT/EXPORT/INTEGRATION HELP/SUPPORT SYSTEM Read the full review of this product exclusively online at www.CPAPracticeAdvisor.com/10313945 www.AccountantsWorld.com/AR Free -ŻƽŨ 8ŨŞşŒƨƮ q Tuesday,October18 — 2 pm edt } Register at www.CPAPracticeAdvisor.com/webcast/concur2 Join Darren and Bob as they explain how you can develop knowl- edge that will benefit your clients and add value to their business, create a new add-on revenue stream in your practice, and help your clients stay organized so expenses are complete with digital receipt details at year-end. They will outline how your clients can save up to 80% of the time tracking and managing employee spending, reduce their risk of fraud and reduce wasteful spending, and how they can stay organized by capturing expenses with smartphones and tablet devices. SPONSORED BY: EARN 1 HOUR OF CPE CREDIT! PRESENTED BY: Executive Editor of CPA Practice Advisor Bob Lewis Senior Director Business Development, SMB Group, Concur The event will help you: t 6OEFSTUBOE SJTLT DMJFOUT GBDF XJUI NBOVBM FYQFOTF USBDLJOH t 3FGSFTI ZPVS LOPXMFEHF PO *34 SVMFT t 6OEFSTUBOE UIF CFTU QSBDUJDFT JO FYQFOTF SFQPSUJOH t -FBSO BCPVU B QSPHSBN UP BEE BO BEEJUJPOBM QSBDUJDF BSFB M. Darren Root, CPA.CITP FREE DRAWING! All webinar attendees of UIJT -*7& XFCDBTU will be entered in a random drawing to win an iPad. The winner of the iPad will be announced at the conclusion of the webinar. Scan this tag with MOBILE AND ONLINE EXPENSE MANAGEMENT { your smart- phone to register for this event. See page 4 for details. CPA Practice Advisor is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417. Web site: www.nasba.org. There are no prerequisites on advance preparation required for this basic level internet-based group program. For more information regarding refund, complaint and program cancellation policies, please contact our offices at 800-456-0864. September 2011 • www.CPAPracticeAdvisor.com 23

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