Buyers guide.Financial Analytics FRx Software, a Microsoft company and a part of Microsoft Business Solutions, is a leading provider of financial analytic applications Analytic Applications are a type of business application software, used to measure and improve the performance of business operations. More specifically, Analytic Applications are a type of Business Intelligence solution. that work with virtually any 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. to give you the control you need to be more effective. Our product suite, Microsoft[R] FRx[R] and Microsoft[R] Forecaster, can improve productivity by helping you efficiently manage your organization's financial reporting and budgeting processes. Microsoft FRx is used by more than 115,000 sites worldwide to gain immediate control of the financial reporting process. Microsoft Forecaster is a budgeting and planning application that makes it easy for organizations to quickly realize the benefits of budgeting. Used together or separately, Microsoft FRx and Microsoft Forecaster provide the financial visibility you need to actively manage your business and take decisive action. Visit www.frxsoftware.com/frxfei to request the "Top Ten Mandates: The Financial Imperative" whitepaper and find out how you can take control of your financial reporting process. www.frxsoftware.com/frxfei sales@frxsoft.com 800.379.8733 | 303.741.3335Fax Global Mobility Management Whether you're moving one employee or 1,000, Cendant Mobility is the trusted choice for global mobility outsourcing. With 50 years of experience, we support clients of all sizes--including over half of the Fortune 500--and yet two-thirds of our clients move fewer than 25 employees per year. Services include consulting, intercultural in·ter·cul·tur·al adj. Of, relating to, involving, or representing different cultures: an intercultural marriage; intercultural exchange in the arts. training, program management and logistical lo·gis·tic also lo·gis·ti·cal adj. 1. Of or relating to symbolic logic. 2. Of or relating to logistics. [Medieval Latin logisticus, of calculation support, including: home marketing assistance, household goods shipment, property rental management, closing services, home-finding and destination assistance, rental assistance, mortgage services, expense administration, policy counseling and group move management. We also provide specialized expertise in cross-cultural and language training for virtual teams as well as mobile employees. Our broad service capabilities, flexible technology and cost-effective solutions translate into high-performance support to help organizations achieve success. www.cendantmobility.com relocationsavings@cendantmobility.com 1.800.817.1928 Post-Retirement Benefits NEBCO is a leading national wholesale broker and third-party administrator of group benefit solutions for organizations of all sizes and industries. Since its inception in 1991, NEBCO has established itself as a leader in the group retiree medical arena at a time when record numbers of Americans are reaching retirement age. Additionally, NEBCO offers pharmacy benefit management A Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) is a third party administrator of prescription drug programs. They are primarily responsible for processing and paying prescription drug claims. , affinity group A special interest group. This is a marketing term for a group of people with similar interests. programs and prescription drug prescription drug Prescription medication Pharmacology An FDA-approved drug which must, by federal law or regulation, be dispensed only pursuant to a prescription–eg, finished dose form and active ingredients subject to the provisos of the Federal Food, Drug, plans. NEBCO's seasoned professionals understand the complexities of group insurance, and leverage their experience to develop and market a full range of health and life insurance programs. NEBCO recognizes that knowledge alone isn't enough. Its professionals back their expertise with an ardent (Ardent Software, Inc., Westboro, MA) A database vendor formed in 1998 as the merger of VMARK Software, Unidata and O2 Technology. Its products included the UniVerse and UniData databases and DataStage data warehouse utility. advocacy for their clients. While their business is group benefits, their customers get individual attention. www.nebenefit.com Chris Gill | chris.gill@amwins.com 704.943.2006 | 704.943.9000Fax Project and Interim Financial Professionals Robert Half Management Resources is the world's largest provider of senior-level accounting and finance professionals on a project and interim basis. Robert Half has the intellectual capital and experience to help you cost-effectively meet your project objectives. Its extensive network of skilled consultants has expertise in high-demand projects ranging from Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, tax initiatives, business process improvement and systems integration to crisis and transitional management and mergers/acquisitions. On an interim basis Robert Half can assist with experienced CFOs, Controllers, Senior Financial Analysts, Internal Auditors Internal auditor An employee of a company who analyzes the company's accounting records to that the company is following and complying with all regulations. and more. Robert Half has local relationships as well as international resources that allow it to find precisely the right individual for your engagement. Account executives are experienced former financial professionals with significant industry knowledge to ensure a complete understanding of your requirements. www.roberthalfmr.com Paul C. McDonald | Paul.mcdonald@rhmr.com 888.400.7474 Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance/Internal Audit Whether complying with regulatory guidelines guidelines, n.pl a set of standards, criteria, or specifications to be used or followed in the performance of certain tasks. such as SOX (1) (Schema for Object-oriented XML) An XML schema developed by Veo Systems and Muzino Communications, which was submitted to the W3C. SOX is based on DTD, but adds data typing and reuse mechanisms. , selecting new systems, managing vendors or maintaining secure information technology, managing risk has become increasingly complex and the expectations of a company's governance and control environment have never been greater. Grant Thornton's Business Advisory Services advisory services advisory services provided to the public, in their capacity as owners and managers of animals, are an important part of veterinary science. They may be provided by government bureaux, by commercial companies who deal in pharmaceuticals or animals or animal professionals help clients strengthen and improve the effectiveness of their governance, risk management and information technology processes to improve their financial, operational and strategic performance. Founded in 1924, Grant Thornton LLP  This article or section is written like an .Please help [ rewrite this article] from a neutral point of view. Mark blatant advertising for , using . is a leading global accounting, tax and business advisory firm serving the needs of public and private clients through 50 offices in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , and through 392 offices in 84 countries through Grant Thornton International. www.GrantThornton.com Greg Pitzer | Greg.Pitzer@gt.com 213.688.1757 | 213.624.3026Fax Paisley Paisley (pāz`lē), town (1991 pop. 84,330), Renfrewshire, W Scotland, on the White Cart Water, a stream. It has a thriving textile industry and is an extremely large producer of thread. Consulting is the leading business accountability software provider focused on integrated solutions for compliance, corporate assurance, internal auditing and risk management. The company's key products include Risk Navigator[TM], CARD[R]map, Focus Control Assurance Software[TM] and AutoAudit[R] automation software. Risk Navigator is a comprehensive risk management software solution. From Sarbanes-Oxley documentation and testing to assessing operational risks and controls, it puts everyone--auditors, risk management group, SOX team and senior management--on the same page. Focus is designed specifically for Sections 404 and 302 compliance. It documents all risks and controls, identifies gaps, tracks action plans and provides for management certification. AutoAudit is the ultimate tool for managing the audit department as a paperless work environment. It automates key aspects of the audit process, including risk assessment, scheduling, work papers Noun 1. work papers - a legal document giving information required for employment of certain people in certain countries work permit, working papers and reporting. To find out why more than 30 percent of the Fortune[R] 100 companies use Paisley Consulting solutions to meet their business accountability needs, call 320.286.5870 or email sales@paisley.com. www.paisleyconsulting.com Sam Kaye | sam.kaye@paisleyconsulting.com 320.286.5870 | 320.286.6196Fax Stock Plan Services Fidelity Investments Fidelity Investments is a group of privately held companies in the financial services industry. It is made up by two independent but closely cooperating companies, Fidelity Management and Research Corporation (FMR Co. [R] is one of the most trusted providers of lifetime financial solutions. Our Stock Plan Services offers comprehensive equity compensation plan solutions--including stock option, employee stock purchase, restricted stock and stock appreciation rights--for institutional clients and their employees based in the U.S. and overseas. To give you piece of mind, we can help you: * Meet your financial reporting and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance obligations * Reduce plan administration costs by outsourcing your plans with our total integrated solution that consolidates equity compensation, total benefits and personal finance on one platform * Provide participants with exceptional communication, education and account access to help them make smart equity compensation decisions * Feel confident that you're working with a committed long-term partner At Fidelity Stock Plan Services, we provide solutions based on cutting-edge technology, a commitment to service, and financial expertise. www.fidelity.com/workplace John Williams This biographical article or section needs additional references for verification. Please help [ to improve this article] by adding additional sources. 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