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    Down to the nuts and bolts  Nov 6, 2009
    I don't service my motorbike any more", says Andy Gelme, a motorcyclist of 25 years and a fan of Pirsig. A distributed systems engineer, Mr Gelme adds that many common devices, from computers to mobiles, "are too complex for any one person to completely understand, from the base hardware to the complete stack of software". However, that doesn't mean we should throw up our hands in despair or wash them of personal responsibility. Arguably, there is still a need for "old-fashioned gumption" a... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)

    Accounting 101 Inventory, Cost of...  Nov 5, 2009
    If accounting software is used to generate a sale invoice, the posting of all appropriate GL accounts is generally automatic. Cash $106. (Suite101.com)

    Microsoft Cashes Out of Office Accounting Software  Nov 3, 2009
    It's the end of a calculating era for Microsoft as it plans to discontinue its line of Office Accounting software. Stuart Johnston at Internetnews. (SmallBusinessComputing)

    Natchez eyes new accounting software  Nov 1, 2009
    NATCHEZ City Clerk Donnie Holloway is looking forward to new accounting software after more than 20 years of using a program developed by a city employee. He said the past several annual audits have criticized the antiquated accounting software. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Tortillas up, bouquets down during recession  Oct 8, 2009
    The Raleigh, N.C.-based firms accounting software tracks industry sales but keeps company names anonymous. The firm looked at 12 months of sales from September 2008 through August while the country was mired in a recession. (Fresno Bee)

    Accounting 101 Debit and Credit  Sep 25, 2009
    With computer accounting software, posting to one reciprocal account automatically posts to the other account. Notice that the total debits and credits offset each other and balance. (Suite101.com)

    Entrepreneurial Tightrope  Sep 23, 2009
    Call an accountant to help you set up an accounting system and to assist you in selecting accounting software. Legal concerns. (USA Today -- Money)

    Money-saving tools are just a click away  Sep 16, 2009
    "Instead of static websites, now we can customise them and display data how you like. The web is also great for storing and backing up information in the event of a disaster (natural or man-made). Storing or backing up data on the internet, or in the cloud, automatically keeps them offsite (for example, ). Goodrich uses for sharing and synchronising files online with people all over the world. Changes are synchronised automatically into the common file storage area. You could also use Dropbox... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)

    Intuit buying Mint.com for $170M  Sep 15, 2009
    The purchase is seen as a defensive move for Intuit (NASDAQ:INTU), after Mint's growing popularity forced the Mountain View-based accounting software maker to give away its online version of Quicken software for free last year. Mountain View-based Mint raised more than $31 million in three rounds from of Palo Alto, of San Francisco, Pennsylvania-based and Menlo Park firms , and. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)

    G20 united on stimulus, divided on bank reform  Sep 5, 2009
    Visit Today Up For Our Simple Online Accounting Software. Featured. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)

    RXi Pharmaceuticals CFO leaving Aug. 28  Sep 4, 2009
    Visit Today Up For Our Simple Online Accounting Software. With GE Capital Corporation. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)

    HPU opens Center for Financial Research  Sep 1, 2009
    Students using the center are able to use real-word resources including stock tickers, accounting software and research databases to gain practical financial experience, he said. "The state-of-the-art technology helps our students prepare for careers in the financial field by allowing them to track key investments with customized portfolio windows, access profit and loss statements in real-time, and to view the analytic impact of their portfolio performance in a daily, weekly, monthly and annual... (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)

    Palm Drive gets deep examination  Aug 20, 2009
    Rowan has already made improvements, due in large part to Brim s institutional memory and ability to access experts in Palm Drive s outdated accounting software, but the district faces immediate challenges that must be addressed. In the meantime, Brim will soon begin an audit that should be done by the end of October, according to Todhunter, and the board will continue to seek lines of credit to get through to the end of the year. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)

    Starke audit full of recommended changes  Aug 15, 2009
    Auditors said internal controls would be greatly enhanced by using the accounting software to record these recurring entries instead of multiple entries to the general ledger. They also discovered the finance office was not recording bad checks in the general ledger or accounts receivable. (Bradford County Telegraph, FL)

    Judge orders Microsoft to stop selling Word  Aug 14, 2009
    This made it easier for Microsoft and its partners to create programs such as accounting software that generates reports in Word formats, says Rob Helm, analyst at research firm Directions on Microsoft. I4i sued Microsoft in 2007, claiming that Word uses the patented process. (USA Today -- Tech)

    Business news in brief  Aug 10, 2009
    QuickBooks I: Learn the basics of QuickBooks accounting software ... QuickBooks II: The second class with more indepth information on QuickBooks accounting software. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    The Great ICT Sale goes north  Aug 4, 2009
    Among the vendors participating are accounting software provider MYOB Asia Sdn Bhd; Edgecomms Sdn Bhd which offers fixed wireless services; and T-Melmax, a payment-gateway solutions provider. MDeC has plans to make The Great ICT Sale an annual event. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)

    Fishbowl Helps QuickBooks Take Stock of Inventory  Jul 31, 2009
    Several mid-range and high-end accounting software publishers, including Microsoft Dynamics and SAP, have built a business luring manufacturing firms away from QuickBooks. But following that road can be very expensive, especially once your company has more than five employees accessing the accounting system simultaneously. (SmallBusinessComputing)

    Voyager Capital invests $1M in AboutUs  Jul 21, 2009
    King s first company, accounting software firm , was sold to Virginia company in 2000 for nearly $12 million. The company had received $4 million in invested capital. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)

    Internet climate solution  Jul 21, 2009
    Worldwide over 3,000 businesses use carbon accounting software; number to rise ... It could be a boom area for carbon accounting software developers ... Over 200 companies are developing accounting software, according to research by Greentech Media, and over 3,000 businesses are using their products to track their GHG emissions. (CNN -- International)

    Intuit sees a bright future over personal financial software  Jul 17, 2009
    Its products range from TurboTax tax preparation software to Quickbooks business accounting software. The challenges facing Intuit, especially its Quicken franchise, are numerous. (USA Today -- Tech)

    Open-source Adoption Faces Extra Obstacles in China  Jul 16, 2009
    FiveDash, an open-source accounting software outfit, has hesitated to release a Chinese version of its program even though the company's coding base is in China, said Shannon Roy, CEO of the company. The usual open-source business model of giving away software and then selling related services does not work as well in China, said Roy. (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    Audit's recommendations for Lowcountry Classic  Jul 11, 2009
    The university should make its accounting software more user-friendly and provide training. The university needs full access to transactions and reporting of activities conducted by its foundations. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    City accounting system set to crash  Jul 8, 2009
    Mr. Kunka said that accounting software had taken a back seat to development of a new financial recovery plan. Still under negotiation is the cost. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Microsoft sounds computer security alarm  Jul 8, 2009
    DataHabitat provides user-friendly and flexible business intelligence solutions for Microsoft Great Plains accounting software and other integrated systems. The best internet computer security software in sri lanka deals are here. (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    Full Story »  Jun 29, 2009
    Powerful, Easy, Church Software, Accounting Software. Featured. (Yahoo News -- Politics)

    Business Glance  Jun 28, 2009
    Participants will learn how to set up a new company and handle monthly accounting chores and become familiar with the various reports available using Intuit's QuickBooks accounting software. Cost of $110 includes a textbook. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)

    Santee eyes water-sewer rate increase; mayor critical of budget figures  Jun 28, 2009
    He said the budgeted figures "came straight out of the accounting software for the town.". Under the proposed budget, the town may be facing expenses of $1,259,323 next year, but revenues are projected at only $1,204,233. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    What’s a Business App Appliance, and Why Should You Care?  Jun 19, 2009
    IBM-Intuit Smart Cube appliance, which features Intuit's QuickBooks Enterprise accounting software, and is designed for companies with up to 250 employees. It can scale from five to 30 people, and users can integrate optional collaboration and database and solutions. (SmallBusinessComputing)

    Office not necessary for landscaper  Jun 19, 2009
    Use of QuickBooks accounting software in his mobile office allows Chiles to save on operating costs because he doesn t have to pay a bookkeeper while vendors process invoices electronically, letting him conduct business whenever and wherever he needs to. Design work and proposals that he now can prepare from his truck were completed in a home office in the evening during his first business venture. (Columbus Business First, OH)

    VerticalResponse and Intuit: Marketing Meets Finance  Jun 18, 2009
    She noted that VerticalResponse is a natural fit for QuickBooks, since so many small business owners use the accounting software s database as a makeshift CRM (customer relationship management) application. VerticalResponse lets you create, send and track e-mail marketing campaigns, as well as design, print and send direct-mail postcards. (SmallBusinessComputing)

    Organic growth  Jun 18, 2009
    Paradis said the couple invested about $100,000 of their own funds in Fresh Start to pay for computers, accounting software and inventory to open the business and find out whether the organic farm and livestock feed business is viable. We re keeping our investment modest, he said, adding that he has two full-time employees and two part-time, but he is not taking a salary himself. (Louisville Business First, KY)

    Software to Simplify the Accounting...  Jun 18, 2009
    Small Business Accounting Software and Double Entry Accounting ... The following accounting software solutions help small business owners through the steps in the accounting cycle, from journalizing and posting transactions to preparing financial statements ... accounting software features an in-depth set-up interview, for a highly customized program. (Suite101.com)

    KaiZen Computing school opens on Evergreen Street  Jun 16, 2009
    Other classes focus on computer basics and accounting software. I m all about practical matters. (Kingston Mariner, MA)

    Yahoo! doesn't need Microsoft deal: CEO  Jun 4, 2009
    DataHabitat provides user-friendly and flexible business intelligence solutions for Microsoft Great Plains accounting software and other integrated systems. Featured. (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    M-P hires new assistant business manager  Jun 4, 2009
    "Solon uses the same school accounting software as Mid-Prairie and she has been through two school district financial audits," stated Schneider, who added that Steege comes highly recommended and is noted especially for her professionalism, initiative, calm approach, and ability to communicate with staff. Steege will assume the role of district business manager after Slaubaugh's retirement. (Kalona News, IA)

    MYOB users balk at Mamut migration terms  Jun 2, 2009
    Ambitious Norwegian developer Mamut was keen to expand into the UK and stepped into to buy MYOB's UK accounting software business for 1 ... MYOB Accounting scored consistently well in , narrowly missing the top prize for small business accounting software for the past two years running ... In February, Mamut circulated a letter to MYOB users explaining that MYOB would no longer supply it with versions of the accounting software for the UK market, nor support or develop it on new operating... (Accounting Web, UK)

    3 Free Accounting Software Download...  Jun 1, 2009
    3 Free Accounting Software Downloads. 3 Free Accounting Software Downloads ... Free accounting software downloads are an affordable, reliable option for new or small businesses to record transactions, create reports, track inventory and more. (Suite101.com)

    BRD Associates help firms find sustainable IT savings  May 29, 2009
    "A key aspect of our methodology is collaboration," said Moran, a former executive of accounting software giant COA Solutions. "Whether an initiative is operational or an individual or cost-reduction project, it's crucial not to silo it, but to engage as many people as possible.". (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Computing: Unlocking the cloud  May 29, 2009
    Cloud computing the delivery of computer services from vast warehouses of shared machines enables companies and individuals to cut costs by handing over the running of their e-mail, customer databases or accounting software to someone else, and then accessing it over the internet. There are many advantages to this approach for both customers (lower cost, less complexity) and service providers (economies of scale). (The Economist)

    Ghanaian firm to market Peachtree computer software in Africa  May 22, 2009
    Accra, May 21, GNA - AccTech Ghana, an accounting solution provider, has been certified by Sage Accpac International of the US to market the Sage Peachtree range of small business accounting software in Africa. Mr Allan Harris, Managing Director of AccTech Ghana disclosed this at the official launch of the product in Accra on Thursday. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Review: Peachtree by Sage 2010  May 21, 2009
    It s accounting software season ... It often lies in the shadow of Intuit s QuickBooks, but it has its advantages, particularly for manufacturing, and if you re in the market for accounting software, it s definitely worth considering. (SmallBusinessComputing)

    Latest iPhone Apps Boost Its Business Acumen  May 19, 2009
    For example, earlier this month Intuit announced that its Online accounting software offers improved mobile Web-browser features for the iPhone, including the capability to create and send invoices from the device. In conjunction with that, the company announced support for Apple s Safari browser, so you can commit to the Mac platform and access a QuickBooks Online account seamlessly from any Apple hardware. (SmallBusinessComputing)

    Gadgets to simplify tax time  May 18, 2009
    B-free Accounting Software. What Software to convert online bank statements into financial reports and tax returns. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Rapper T.I. coming to Arkansas — for prison term  May 16, 2009
    Need IFRS Accounting Software. Sage Accpac Meets Your High Standards. (Yahoo News)

    Deltek Selects Informatica to Archive Costpoint Financial Systems  May 13, 2009
    May 13, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Informatica, the leading independent provider of data integration software and services, today announced that Deltek has chosen the Informatica Data Archive solution to support Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) (NYSE: - ), a large user of the Deltek Costpoint financial management and project accounting software, to manage data growth, reduce infrastructure costs and enhance performance. Related Quotes. (Primezone Releases)

    Carter moves ahead  May 11, 2009
    As part of the preparation for implementation, HMRC have also published the results of a into the use of accounting software for both online Vat and Corporation Tax. This survey shows interesting results in that businesses interviewed appeared to significantly overstate those already filing online for these two taxes. (Accounting Web, UK)

    Practitioner's Diary: Still further to go online  May 6, 2009
    We are also going to start a trial of some online accounting software to see if we can enhance our management accounting service to some clients. Where next. (Accounting Web, UK)

    'Satyam misused accounting software'  May 4, 2009
    Satyam misused accounting software' - Software-Infotech-The Economic Times ... Satyam misused accounting software' 4 May 2009, 0114 hrs IST, Suchetana Ray, ET Now ... The former management of scam-hit Satyam Computer Services had kept loopholes in its accounting software and left passwords unsecured to facilitate fraud, the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO), which is probing the scandal, has told the government. (India Times)

    ABCs of Simple Business Outreach Using Twitter  May 1, 2009
    Heather Villa, a certified management accountant, is the founder of the Miami-based IAC Professionals and creator of IAC-EZ accounting software. FOX NEWS VIDEOS. (Fox News)

    Computer Administrator Pleads Guilty to Hacking Former Employer's Computer System  May 1, 2009
    At a hearing before U.S. District Judge David Hittner, Danielle Duann, 51, admitted to illegally accessing the computer network of LifeGift Organ Donation Center and then intentionally deleting organ donation database records, accounting invoice files, database and accounting software applications and various backup files without authorization. LifeGift is the sole provider of organ procurement services for more than 200 hospitals throughout 109 counties in North, Southeast and West Texas. (PR Newswire)

    Tax return simplification  Apr 28, 2009
    It does seem strange, that with all the various accounting software programmes available to both businesses and accountants, to ensure revenue expenditure is correctly accounted for, HMRC has decided to go the other way with regard to the tax return simplication. I appreciate accurate records need to be maintained, not only for HMRC, but for many financial institutions, but I agree with James, this does seem an unusual step in the wrong direction. (Accounting Web, UK)

    Women shine at rural Rajasthan BPO  Apr 28, 2009
    Shweta Kashinpuria, who used to teach at a school in the village, says her family likes the fact that she works at an allwomen BPO. Having learnt computer skills at SFC, she now wants to get trained in accounting software at a new centre that has opened in Bagar. CEO Raman and his team now want SFC to go beyond data entry. (India Times)

    Microsoft to release version of Windows 7 next week  Apr 28, 2009
    DataHabitat provides user-friendly and flexible business intelligence solutions for Microsoft Great Plains accounting software and other integrated systems. Over 50 styles and designs to select from. (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    Walgreen to cut Washington state Medicaid business  Apr 17, 2009
    Washington State provider of MAS 90, 200 and MIP accounting software sales, implementation, support and training. Information on Washington State University Admissions and Academics. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)

    Sage Launches Online Portal, Free Billing Tool  Apr 15, 2009
    Software giant , best known in small business circles for its ACT customer relationship management suite and Peachtree Accounting and Simply Accounting software offerings, has launched a new online portal aimed at small business owners ... Here you ll find links to some of Sage s for-pay merchant services (direct deposit, credit-card processing), its Virtual Helpdesk IT services offering, its Known Locally marketing offering and its accounting software. (SmallBusinessComputing)

    Former MYOB boss backs NZ rival  Apr 13, 2009
    Last April shareholders in the accounting software company rejected the allocation of 1. 2million share options to him after he and his board colleagues knocked back a seemingly generous takeover offer. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Accounting Technology Names PKF Texas to Annual VAR 100  Apr 11, 2009
    Resellers were considered for selection provided that they sold mid-level accounting software packages. PKF Texas is a reseller for Microsoft Dynamics NAV.. (PR Newswire)

    Digita hails conference success  Apr 8, 2009
    Tax and accounting software provider, Digita, has described its recently held 7th Digita Annual Conference a success. The conference, staged at the Forest of Arden hotel outside Coventry, featured seminars and lectures on a range of subjects by speakers from HMRC, Companies House, and regular AccountingWEB contributor, Simon Hurst of The Knowledge Board. (Accounting Web, UK)

    Opportune expands into Denver  Apr 7, 2009
    Houston-based Opportune, a consulting firm focusing on financial services assistance to energy companies, also has added the Assent Data line of accounting software tailored to the oil and gas industry s asset retirement obligations. The Denver office will be led by Dave Loucks. (Houston Business Journal, TX)

    MYOB founder buys into rival  Apr 7, 2009
    MYOB founder Craig Winkler has taken a major stake in Xero, a New Zealand-based rival to the accounting software producer, but insists he has no hard feelings against the company he built over two decades. Xero today announced that Mr Winkler had subscribed for $NZ18 million ($A14. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Digita 2009 conference: Rihll rides again  Apr 6, 2009
    This year the company is under new ownership, having been acquired by US software and information giant Thomson Reuters, introduced to delegates as a global leader in tax and accounting software. The Thomson Reuters branding was evident everywhere at this years conference. (Accounting Web, UK)

    New companies join Nussbaum  Mar 27, 2009
    Firelace is a Web-based accounting software developer targeting small business owners, bookkeepers and accountants. Its flagship product is called Merchant s Mirror. (Triad Business Journal, NC)

    FishBowl Inventory and QuickBooks: Satisfaction Guaranteed  Mar 25, 2009
    If you're unfamiliar with Fishbowl Inventory, it is client/server-based software designed to integrate with Intuit's QuickBooks accounting software. According to Fishbowl's CEO David Williams, Fishbowl Inventory offers small-to-medium-sized businesses affordable access to advanced multi-location inventory control, point-of-sale, manufacturing, distribution, serial/lot number tracking, pick/pack and ship functions. (SmallBusinessComputing)

    Practice management software review: Sage Practice Solution v1.4  Mar 25, 2009
    For the past few years, useability has been the mantra coming out of accounting software giant Sage. Version 1. (Accounting Web, UK)

    Granholm announces 2,600 new jobs  Mar 19, 2009
    - The Web-based finance and accounting software provider that serves more than 1,450 organizations across North America and which has managed more than 1. 6 billion in online transactions, plans to invest 5. (Dowagiac News, MI)

    Time for small business to 'get creative'  Mar 12, 2009
    Silverstein: Amid recession, small businesses need to get creative - Denver Business Journal. for free extra services. (Denver Business Journal, CO)

    Circuit City Powers Down After 60 Years  Mar 10, 2009
    A small staff will remain at the corporate office during the wind-down process, but Circuit City's bookkeeping may ultimately be reduced to a laptop computer running small business accounting software. Over the last few years, Circuit City, which at its height had more than 700 stores, faced heightened competition, pressure from vendors and waning consumer spending. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Global bank heads to meet in London: sources  Mar 9, 2009
    DynastySoft provides comprehensive accounting software to the small to mid-sized companies with VB6/VB. Net source codes for Access, SQLServer and Oracle. Royalty-free license available. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)

    NetSuite tries to lure Sage customers  Mar 5, 2009
    NetSuite's offer especially targets companies that were looking at Sage's Sage Live on-demand accounting software. Sage recently the Sage Live beta, to fix security issues. (InfoWorld)

    New Hartford mostly cuts ties with consultant  Mar 3, 2009
    Since it was hired, the firm has helped implement federal accounting standards, prepared the 2008 and 2009 budgets, coordinated bonding and other financing measures, evaluated internal controls, updated town financial accounting software and performed other duties, Basile said. Much of the work that has been performed by our firm should enable the town to eliminate the adverse opinion on the financial statements as previously mentioned above, Basile said in the e-mail. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)

    Sage goes for the K factor  Feb 20, 2009
    " With this new campaign, Sage hopes to change the perception of itself as being solely about accounting software for smaller businesses. "We have all sorts of ambitions to play wherever SMEs wish to have software and service, we want to be involved with that," says Stobart. "Our branding is to make the point that we live and breathe business every day, were passionate about it and we understand that its people that make it successful. " AccountingWEB.co.uk 19th February 2009Categories: Times... (Accounting Web, UK)

    TECH TIPS:  Ask Kim  Feb 16, 2009
    Komando's Q y accounting software - USATODAY.com ... Komando's Q & A: Try accounting software. (USA Today -- Tech)

    Do we know enough about local government?  Feb 14, 2009
    Detail expenses are reported on a regular basis, but most accounting software allows an income/expense report for broad categories. With that said, it would be nice to see a quarterly summary report. (Columbus Telegram, NE)

    Brewster tax collections down 8 percent  Feb 13, 2009
    Approved Ofenstein s request to participate in a trial project that will upgrade accounting software. Commissioners were pleased to learn it won t cost the county anything. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)

    Sellersville applies for stimulus money for water and sewer projects  Feb 12, 2009
    In other matters at the Feb. 9 meeting: * Council approved the $16,100 purchase of new Freedom Systems budgeting and accounting software for the borough's computer system. The old budgeting and accounting systems no longer work, Frick said. (Ambler Gazette, PA)

    Reckon rebounds on retail spend rise  Feb 11, 2009
    Reckon Ltd says sales from its business division are starting to rebound and has forecast a 50% rise in total annual revenue, after the accounting software group delivered a profit increase for 2008. Profit for the 12 months to December 31 rose 14 % on the previous corresponding period to $11. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    SageLive taken off line as security flaws exposed  Feb 8, 2009
    One of the most eagerly awaited accounting software launches of 2009 was taken down less than a month after going public. The site currently tells visitors. (Accounting Web, UK)

    News from the Cloud: Why 'Big ERP' is scared of SaaS  Feb 8, 2009
    A regular round-up of stories about web-based applications from our new sister site. Why "Big ERP" is scared of SaaS. (Accounting Web, UK)


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