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September 2006 edition


New Technology to Manage Product Costs

Manufacturing in North America today is under siege as companies struggle against increasing challenges to deliver quality products on time and at the required price. All these functions must be performed while managing the profitability and growth requirements of a very demanding public marketplace. The following article evaluates how Cost Management software can help manufacturers control these costs and help maintain profitability.




Ideas in Motion: Windows Vista and the CPA: A Match Made in Microsoft Heaven?

With the planned January 2007 release of Windows Vista, accountants across the world are curious as to how Microsoft’s new operating system will affect their offices, practices and delivery of accounting services. Accounting Software 411 sat down with Susan E. Bradley, a principal with Tamiyasu, Smith, Horn and Braun in Fresno, Calif., a beta tester for Windows Vista. Susan offered us a first-hand glimpse into what certainly is going to make a substantial impact on the way we conduct business.

Ideas in Motion is a monthly column designed to focus on best practices within CPA firms and organizations involved in providing technology related services.




Accounting System Concepts
Cash Disbursements: Special Features Part 5

This is the 5th article in a series related to the cash disbursements function. The following segment focuses on special cash disbursement features such as inquiry capabilities, manual checks and stopped payments. The article was adapted from The Automated Accounting Systems and Procedures Handbook (chapter 7).

This column presents a new accounting system concept each month that may be applicable to your organization.


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