In addition to those products named in our Top 100 List, each year our editors spotlight a number of products that caught our attention - and deserve yours.* 1040Scan (SurePrep LLC): Scanning software that automatically inputs data from source documents directly into tax software, and also organizes and bookmarks source documents into PDF files.
* Alere Accounting (TIW Technology Inc.): Accounting software aimed at small to midsized companies with heavy inventory requirements.
* Archive Studio for Accounting (DocuLex Inc.): A Web-enabled document management system created for small and midsized CPA firms and accounting departments.
* BasisPro (GainsKeeper, a part of Wolters Kluwer Financial Services): Cost-basis calculation software for all U.S. equities and mutual funds.
* Ceridian Payroll Processing (Ceridian Corp.): A range of payroll processing and tax filing services.
* CoolBar (CCH): An add-on to CCH's ProSystem fx Practice Management that lets users access real-time financial data from within Microsoft Outlook.
* Engagement CS (Thomson Tax & Accounting): An engagement management solution with trial balance capabilities.
* ILumen Financial Information Network (iLumen Inc.): Financial benchmarking software created by CPAs.
* LexisNexis InterAction (LexisNexis): A customer relationship management solution designed for professional services firms.
* LexisNexis TaxCenter (LexisNexis): This year-old tax research platform continues to bulk up on resources.
8 NetClient CS (Thomson Tax & Accounting): Secure portals that let firms provide clients with round-the-clock access to documents, bookkeeping software, tax organizers, and more.
* Peachtree Quantum (Sage Software Inc.): The top of Sage's Peachtree accounting line, with support for up to 10 users.
* ProSeries Basic Edition (Intuit Inc.): Tax prep software aimed at seasonal or part-time tax professionals preparing an average of 100 1040 returns a year.
* ProSystem fx Knowledge Tools (CCH): An audit methodology solution for ProSystem fx for the new AICPA risk assessment standards.
* Run, Powered by ADP (ADP Small Business Services): Online payroll aimed at accountants who service small businesses.
* SageWorks Analyst (SageWorks Inc.): Web-based analysis, forecasting and projection software.
* TaxAlmanac.org (Intuit Inc.): A free wiki-style tax research resource based on the contributions of a community of over 20,000 registered tax professionals.
* UltraTax/1040 Portals (Thomson Tax & Accounting): Secure online portals where clients can access completed tax returns throughout the year, and complete tax organizers.
* V-Tax (Petz Enterprises Inc.): A Web-based professional tax software solution for service bureaus and multi-office companies.
* XCM (XCM Solutions LLC): A Web-based workflow and information automation solution designed by CPAs.
