Vrakas/Blum Computer Consulting has been invited by Sage Business Solutions to participate in the MAS 90 Product Advisory Council.

XBRL International has released a discussion document to solicit input on how to develop Extensible Business Reporting Language with new capabilities in the future.

The Tax & Accounting business of Thomson Reuters has introduced two new online services to help businesses stay informed of changes in sales and use tax and value-added tax.

APEX Analytix has upgraded its FirstStrike disbursement management software with new features for combating payment fraud.

Looking to the past only goes so far in preparing for the future. Some firms conduct an annual "retreat," but I believe this label is counterintuitive to progress. It does not further the idea of visionary, insight-led planning. Instead, I recommend conducting a firm "summit," during which an honest, free flow of ideas can help catapult your business ahead of its competition.

RED WING ADDS MODULE TO CENTERPOINT ACCOUNTING

Concerns over the safety and security of client data, as well as their own data, have increased among CPAs recently.

CPA2Biz, the marketing arm of the American Institute of CPAs' products and services, has appointed Joseph Poye to the position of vice president of sales.

Sage Software developer and partner SWK Technologies recently added Andrew Nunez and Paul Frydman to its executive team as part of a strategy to increase its presence throughout the Northeast, as well as resell and consult on Sage X3 software.

Maxwell Systems has introduced ProContractorMX 2.0, the latest version of its construction business management software.

Shoeboxed.com has introduced a service that scans in piles of receipts from an accountant’s various clients, archives the documents, and allows the accountant to view and manage the receipts via the Internet.

Cougar Mountain Software has added new data conversion and 64-bit features to its Denali accounting software.

AccuFund has upgraded the Loan Tracker module in the latest version of its accounting software for nonprofit, municipal and government organizations.

Cloud computing business software developer NetSuite reported revenue increases for both 2009 and the fourth quarter.

Over two thirds of CFOs at leading U.S. technology businesses expect sales revenue at their companies to increase this year, according to a survey by accounting firm BDO.

Salesorder.com is offering a white label version of its Web-based accounting, enterprise resource planning and customer relationship management software for small businesses to entice reseller channel partners to rapidly enter the cloud computing market.

Deacom has issued a new version of its enterprise resource planning software with new menuing and usability features.

Lyquidity Solutions has introduced the Spreadsheet Usage Monitor, a free tool that organizations can use to control and manage their corporate spreadsheets.

Accounting software developer Coda Financials has changed its name to Unit4 Coda Inc.

NetSuite is partnering with accounting firm Hein & Associates to provide companies with accounting and regulatory compliance systems using Web-based technology.