Do you feel overworked and overwhelmed?  Are you understaffed and suffering from the lack of talented accountants?

The bad news is that finding qualified accountants may be nearly impossible.  The good news is that the effective use of technology can compensate for the reduction in staff.

The technology environment of an accounting firm is unique.  It’s not unusual for an accounting firm to have 15 or more different software programs installed.  You need a program for income tax, payroll tax, sales tax, write-up, auditing, etc.  You have auditors working in the field and accountants who want the ability to work from home.  You are constantly installing new versions of software so you are constantly upgrading your computers to meet the requirements of the new software.

Unfortunately, most IT providers don’t understand the complexity of an accounting firm’s technology needs.  The majority of their experience involves organizations that utilize 2-3 different software applications.  The complexity and specialization of an accounting firm’s technology can be overwhelming to them and you.

One of our consultants is a CPA, licensed in Georgia and Florida, with 10 years experience as the IT Director for a multi-office CPA firm.  We are well versed in the unique needs of an accounting firm and are familiar with the major software applications.  We have helped accounting firms implement new server configurations, setup remote access, migrate between accounting software vendors, begin paperless processing, and develop policies and procedures.  We have experienced almost every conceivable situation that accounting firms might face.

We would like to use our experience to help you.  We are not just computer technicians.  Our focus is the management of technology and working with your chosen technology provider as needed to ensure that you receive a quality solution that meets your needs.

This is a small listing of the services we can provide you:

·         developing and implementing an information technology strategic plan

·         developing and managing an information technology strategic budget

·         developing and implementing a disaster recovery plan

·         evaluating accounting firm specific software

·         developing information technology system documentation

·         managing the implementation of new hardware and software

·         managing the development and implementation of new information technology projects and tools

·         performing technology system reviews (not including security reviews) and developing plans for improvement

·         developing and implementing information technology related policies and procedures

·         providing management level information technology consulting services to your clients.

Let us help you make sense of your technology needs.  Please contact us to discuss how we can help you get the most from your technology investment.

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