Pros and Cons of Open Source Accounting Software
Open source applications are an important part of the computer landscape and need a proper evaluation when making computer decisions. While open source licensing has no cost, open source computing is not “free.” The focus of this article is to consider whether open source is a viable platform for accounting applications.
Ideas In Motion: Lessons Learned from Linda Stone
Meet Linda J. Stone, CPA, president of Cadré, Inc., in Edmond, Okla, a Certified Partner with Microsoft Business Solutions and a Reseller for the Great Plains series of products. Starting a systems consulting practice is not as easy as it seems and takes a lot hard work to be successful. However, if you have a passion for technology and the right combination of life and work experience the sky's the limit. Linda Stone shares her personal path toward building a successful accounting systems practice and how her company uniquely supports their well established and growing base of clients.
Ideas in Motion is a monthly column designed to focus on best practices within CPA firms and organizations involved in providing technology related services.
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Accounts Payable System: Matching Invoices to Purchase Orders - Part 3
This is the 3rd article in a series related to the accounts payable function. The following segment focuses on the process of matching invoices to purchase orders within the accounts payable module. Many organizations use matching as a strict control procedure to ensure that the goods being paid for have been previously authorized. The article was adapted from The Automated Accounting Systems and Procedures Handbook (chapter 6).
This column presents a new accounting system concept each month that may be applicable to your organization.
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