CPA Practice Advisor

NOV 2011

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NOT-FOR-PROFIT Reviews For Your Clients AccuFund, Inc. — AccuFund Accounting Suite for Non-Profi ts 2011 OVERALL RATING BEST FIT AccuFund is an ideal fi t for mid- sized nonprofi ts and government entities that desire a modular design and consi s tency throughout the program. STRENGTHS • Two versions available • Excellent budgeting & grant management capability • Easy system navigation • User-defi ned dashboards 877-872-2228 eTEK International Inc. — eTEK Fundamentals 2011 OVERALL RATING BEST FIT eTEK Fundamentals is a brand new product optimally designed for small to mid-sized nonprofi t organizations, off ering a high level of security with its SaaS version. STRENGTHS • Built on Microsoſt Offi ce plat- form for easy system navigation • Excellent fund raising module available • Easy report customization • Solid import/export capability 800-888-6894 Cougar Mountain Software — DENALI FUND+Accounting 2011 OVERALL RATING BEST FIT DENALI is flexible and easily accessible, making it a perfect choice for small to mid-sized nonprofi t organizations that desire a scalable and user-friendly product. STRENGTHS • Modular design ensures system fl exibility • Intuitive user interface make system navigation easy • Financial & Sales Dashboards 800-388-3038 • Excellent reporting customiza- tion options • Integration with DonorExpress for solid donation tracking & fundraising • Solid budgeting capability POTENTIAL LIMITATIONS • Lack of document management capability • No grant tracking module SUMMARY & PRICING DENALI FUND + Accounting is an excellent addition to the 26 November 2011 • www.CPAPracticeAdvisor.com Cougar Mountain Software DENALI suite. Suitable for small to mid-sized nonprofi t organiza- tions and government entities, DENALI modules start at $595 per module (which includes the Soſt ware Assurance plan) and a required $295 user license. PRODUCT DELIVERY METHODS: ■ ✔ On-Premises ■ SaaS ■ Hosted by Vendor BASIC SYSTEM FUNCTIONS CORE NFP/FUND ACCOUNTING CAPABILITIES MANAGEMENT FEATURES FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & REPORTING INTEGRATION & IMPORT/EXPORT HELP/SUPPORT Read the full review of this product exclusively online at www.CPAPracticeAdvisor.com/10416351 www.cougarmtn.com POTENTIAL LIMITATIONS • Pricing could be prohibitive for the smallest of nonprofi ts SUMMARY & PRICING eTEK Fundamentals is currently priced at $3,995 for up to three users, with $1,050 in training and support costs. eTEK also off ers a complete system that includes all modules for around $15,000. T e SaaS version is available for $283 per user per month, which drops significantly after 24 months. Other pricing options are avail- able, as well. eTEK Fundamentals off ers smaller government entities, churches and nonprofi t organiza- tions an excellent product that is fully scalable, and contains solid fund accounting features in a completely integrated package. By off ering the two delivery models, this product is even more at rac- tive to small organizations. PRODUCT DELIVERY METHODS: ■ ✔ SaaS ■ Hosted by Vendor ✔ On-Premises ■ BASIC SYSTEM FUNCTIONS CORE NFP/FUND ACCOUNTING CAPABILITIES MANAGEMENT FEATURES FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & REPORTING INTEGRATION & IMPORT/EXPORT HELP/SUPPORT Read the full review of this product exclusively online at www.CPAPracticeAdvisor.com/10416323 www.etek.net • Solid, customizable reporting options • Available as a desktop or SaaS version POTENTIAL LIMITATIONS • No true donor tracking • Fundraising capability is limited SUMMARY & PRICING AccuFund Standard Edition is available for $2,995 for a single- user system. The Professional Edition costs $6,595. AccuFund also offers a series of add-on modules for and additional fee. T is scalable product is an excel- lent fi t for both small and mid- sized organizations that require solid budgeting, reporting and grant tracking capability. PRODUCT DELIVERY METHODS: ■ ✔ SaaS ■ Hosted by Vendor ✔ On-Premises ■ BASIC SYSTEM FUNCTIONS CORE NFP/FUND ACCOUNTING CAPABILITIES MANAGEMENT FEATURES FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & REPORTING INTEGRATION & IMPORT/EXPORT HELP/SUPPORT Read the full review of this product exclusively online at www.CPAPracticeAdvisor.com/10416620 www.accufund.com

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