Management Information Systems has introduced version 4.0 of its MISys small business manufacturing software with a new shop floor control module that helps manufacturing businesses analyze production costs more accurately.

SmartVault has unveiled an Accountant Edition of its Web-based document management system for QuickBooks.

CCH has debuted KnowledgeConnect, a knowledge management system for accountants that helps firms to share knowledge, brainstorm and collaborate.

Intuit Inc. is gearing up to debut ProLine Tax Online Edition, a limited-time free 1040 software-as-a-service offering that will be available in California and Arizona in early September.

CCH has introduced a portal that accountants can use to exchange and share files securely with clients.

Approva, a company that develops software for continuously monitoring financial controls at businesses, has completed a $14 million financing round.

Deacom has introduced version 11.0 of its enterprise resource planning software with enhanced internal and external reporting features.

Compiere Inc. has created a Compiere ERP Connector for Salesforce CRM that links together the company’s Web-based enterprise resource planning software with Salesforce’s customer relationship management software.

British accounting software developer Coda has signed a deal with Chicago-based Mavens Consulting to expand the company’s market reach in the U.S.

NetSuite has introduced a “cash for clunkers” incentive program for selling software, patterned after the government’s car sales efforts.

Mint.com has upgraded its online personal financial planning service with a set of enhanced budgeting tools.

Cougar Mountain Software has teamed up with Dundas Data Visualization to develop a financial dashboard for its general ledger software.

Sage Software reseller Blytheco has acquired the MAS 90, MAS 200 and MAS 500 practice from BDO Seidman subsidiary Synergistic Software Solutions.

Online personal finance and budgeting site Mint.com has raised $14 million in its third round of venture capital funding, joining Bill.com, which raised $8.5 million earlier this month.

Sage North America has introduced a complimentary service for Peachtree Accounting Software users, giving them free access for 30 days to its training library of over 50 online courses.

Fox Coaching Associates has created HubStreet, a social networking site designed to bring together accountants, lawyers and bankers, and foster referrals.

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CCH has enhanced its Tax Zone Locator service to make it easier for tax professionals to track down and obtain location-based tax credits and incentives for clients.

Nonprofit and government accounting software developer AccuFund has struck partnerships with two resellers: Public Sector Group and NWBS Consulting.

The Rand Group has become a reseller of Sage’s accounting software for small and midsized businesses.