Evolving tech needs have put data security at the forefront for CPA firms

A roundup of reseller-related news from the previous month

Cougar Mountain Software has released updates for two of its accounting and business management products, CMS Professional 2014 and Denali 3.2.

Android app FolderSync aims to make managing easier files in the cloud easier.

Tax and accounting product provider Tenenz Inc. has launched a new digital newsletter service for firms using its new Client Centric Communication tool.

This was quite a busy year with large vendor financings, acquisitions, cloud and mobile growth and new products galore but I think rather than an expected year in review (we have a pretty good slideshow on that), I thought I’d offer my take on what 2014 will likely bring in the way of accounting technology news.

UXC Eclipse Inc., the U.S. arm of Australia-based UXC Ltd., has purchased Tectura North America, effectively creating the largest Microsoft Dynamics reseller in the country.

Manalto has raised $1 million in seed capital from a network of investors across the U.S. and Australia to officially launch its cloud-based social ERP software and services.

Accounting Today has issued a call for submissions for its 2014 Top New Products report.

CCH has added new and premium features to CCH Mobile—which are included with subscriptions to IntelliConnect—including voice-recognition and read-back technology, drag and drop functionality and more.

Accounting software maker Cougar Mountain Software has promoted Dave Haworth to executive vice president, from his most recent position as chief sales officer.

NetSuite Inc. has made available NetSuite for iPhone 2.1, a free ERP iOS 7 application delivering new capabilities for mobile users to conduct business on the go.

Top NetSuite partner ERP Guru has hired chartered accountant Geri-Lynn Kushneryk as its new chief financial officer, reporting directly to president Martin McNicoll.

Microsoft Dynamics GP partner The Resource Group has added Intacct to its product offerings and will now sell, implement, support, and develop enhancements for the cloud-based financial and accounting product.

SWK Technologies Inc. has signed an exclusive agreement to distribute its proprietary Mapadoc EDI product for Sage ERP X3 with Sage Business Solutions Pty Limited of Australia.

Small business accounting software maker Acclivity has released AccountEdge 2014, its premium product with new departmental accounting, cloud, improved jobs reporting and rerun integration features.

KPMG will acquire the analytical applications company Link Analytics LLC, with the intent of expanding the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm’s data and analytics capabilities.

Launching a payroll practice does not have to be overwhelming, in fact if the right business model is adopted, starting a payroll venture can happen faster than one might think…and with far less stress.

Ernst & Young has purchased the U.S. tax preparation and court accounting outsourcing businesses of Thomson Reuters, which includes approximately 175 employees.

H&R Block has improved the user interface for its online and iPad tax preparation software.