11th Annual Software Survey Ranks Accounting Programs; CPAs, Users, and Installers Identify Strengths of Eight Popular Packages.ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 24, 1999-- CTS (1) (Clear To Send) The RS-232 signal sent from the receiving station to the transmitting station that indicates it is ready to accept data. Contrast with RTS. (2) (Common Type System) The data typing used in . has released its 11th Annual ExperTalk survey of accounting software. The independent survey, compiled from data supplied by 150 CPAs, software consultants, value-added resellers A value-added reseller (VAR) is a company that adds some feature(s) to an existing product(s), then resells it (usually to end-users) as an integrated product or complete "turn-key" solution. , and end users, offers qualitative and quantitative findings on eight popular programs: ACCPAC ACCPAC Accounts Package ACCPAC Accounting Package for Windows BusinessWorks Great Plains Dynamics Macola Windows M*A*S 90 Client Server Platinum for Windows Solomon IV M*A*S 90 Windows Each program was examined and ranked against six key criteria: performance/speed; customization; ease of installation; implementation/training; flexibility; and vendor support. The results provide module-by-module performance comparisons, as well as critiques by consultants and CPAs who have worked with the programs in real-world situations. Great Plains Dynamics wins best overall rating ... Great Plains' Windows-based Dynamics achieved the top ranking this year, scoring best overall across a wide range of performance criteria. While an outstanding achievement, this doesn't make Dynamics the best choice for every office. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. CTS president Sheldon Needle, "No one program works best for everyone. The starting point Noun 1. starting point - earliest limiting point terminus a quo commencement, get-go, offset, outset, showtime, starting time, beginning, start, kickoff, first - the time at which something is supposed to begin; "they got an early start"; "she knew from the has to be specific functional requirements See information requirements and functional specification. (specification) functional requirements - What a system should be able to do, the functions it should perform. . There are many other issues as well including budget, local support and the like." While the survey's bar graphs offer excellent, at-a-glance comparisons, some of the most valuable information is found in the verbatim ver·ba·tim adj. Using exactly the same words; corresponding word for word: a verbatim report of the conversation. adv. critiques that alert would-be-purchasers to potentially costly surprises. One of this year's biggest surprises, says Needle, is the leading system that consistently rates behind its competition for applications power ... and the newer client/server systems that simply are not "ready for prime time." "You don't want to pay tens of thousands of dollars for a program only to find that the General Ledger General Ledger A company's accounting records. This formal ledger contains all the financial accounts and statements of a business. Notes: The ledger uses two columns: one records debits, the other has offsetting credits. won't trace allocation entries back to their source. That little glitch A temporary or random hardware malfunction. It is possible that a bug in a program may cause the hardware to appear as if it had a glitch in it and vice versa. At times it can be extremely difficult to determine whether a problem lies within the hardware or the software. See glitch attack. means auditors will eat up time -- and run up bills -- trying to confirm that allocations were correct." CPAs and consultants agree with Needle: the bottom line is being able to match requirements to specific system strengths, and ExperTalk is an excellent, unbiased source for that information. 20% limited-time savings Special $79 Price Valid Until 8/15/99 The 1999 CTS ExperTalk survey sells for $99. It is available until 8/15/99 at the special 20% savings price of just $79. Orders can be placed by phone at 800/433-8015 or directly online www.ctsguides.com The Annual ExperTalk Accounting Software Survey is just one of the tools CTS offers to help decision-makers select the right software to meet their unique challenges. Founded by Sheldon Needle in 1983, CTS offers decision support research and tools for various sectors including: accounting, manufacturing, small business, construction, property management, medical practice management, computer consulting, and non-profit and trade organizations. For the most up-to-date listing of these resources, please visit our website: www.ctsguides.com |
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