As more of the profession moves towards managing and reducing paper usage, accountants are finding that while their document retention policies may vary, it's one of the more important considerations to make when adopting any document management solution.

SAGE ENDS SIMPLY ACCOUNTING VAR PROGRAM

Cloud financial management and accounting software provider Intacct has no intention of being purchased and is eyeing the public market for its next financial move, according to chief executive Robert Reid.

Financial planning and reporting technology provider Adaptive Planning introduced on Monday its Fall 2011 and Winter 2012 Releases, which feature new reporting capabilities, SaaS and enterprise collaboration features.

SaaS-based sales tax automation service provider Avalara has officially joined the CloudSolutions Alliance, a CPA-focused group formed in 2010 with the goal of educating and gaining further access to firms who would be most interested in their services.

CCH Small Firm Services is partnering with Versicom Communications on communication services that tax professionals can offer to their clients.

Cloud financial management and accounting software provider Intacct has signed a sales, marketing and development partnership with Paychex.

Electronic document management software developer eFileCabinet Inc. has partnered with cloud-based workflow software provider XCM Solutions to jointly offer each other’s products with a goal of integration between the two in 2012.

Online accounts payable and receivable service Bill.com unveiled several product enhancements Monday, including new electronic billing and invoicing functionality, along with improved user interface features.

Document management and workflow software provider iDatix has released iSynergy 4.0, which boasts several advanced features, including a new framework for enhanced security, mobile application support, cross-browser capabilities and workflow performance optimization.

Intuit confirmed Friday it is discontinuing its QuickBooks Time Tracker and QuickBooks Time & Billing offerings, effective Dec. 1, 2011.

Microsoft Dynamics has a new head of partner strategy in the U.S., appointing Jeremy Thies as senior director of the U.S. Dynamics Partner Group.

CCH Small Firm Services (SFS) has launched 3Fund for tax professionals who offer bank products to their clients, which will allow them to receive refunds in three ways—debit card, direct deposit or check—under a single product.

SaaS-based sales tax automation service provider Avalara has added several enhancements to AvaTax Certs, its online system for collecting, verifying, storing and accessing sales tax exemption certificates.

NetSuite Inc. has unveiled the newest version of its global services business-focused NetSuite OneWorld product, which boasts increased global financial consolidation capabilities, expanded support for international taxation and audit reporting, and advanced inventory costing capabilities.

IMGCAP(1)]Mobile has become a way of life, and with the proliferation of advanced devices, it’s easier than ever to work on the go.

Sage North America executives, including vice president of channel management Tom Miller and VP of marketing Dennis Frahmann, spoke with hundreds of partners today explaining exactly what products will change, what will remain the same, and how Sage plans to assist with marketing efforts behind the renamed product lines.

Small business-focused online accounting and expense tracking product maker Wave Accounting Inc. closed a $4.91 million (CDN$5 million) round of venture capital funding aimed at continuing the development of its free online software for small businesses and marketing it internationally.

Professional services, management-consulting and tax-advisory firm UHY Advisors has partnered with financial software provider BlackLine Systems to bring BlackLine’s account reconciliation and financial close software to UHY’s midsized and Fortune 500 client base.

Reval Inc., a provider of Sofware-as-a-Service products for financial, IT and accounting professionals has released an all-in-one SaaS product for integrated enterprise treasury and risk management.