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Whitebirch Planning 7.5 introduces multidimensional financial modeling and OLAP-style reporting

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XCM WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT
Windows Explorer integration in XCM Version 6.0 gives firms real-time access to client documents linked to the XCM routing sheet as it moves through the office.

Additional screens capture all required audit and accounting compliance information, including a detailed sign-off page and the ability to track 45/65-day requirements, partner rotation, reporting and scheduling dates and all pertinent engagement information. Due-date monitoring now allows for the creation of Firm Specific Jurisdictions. The number of status points and workflow categories has been expanded from 40 to more than 180, broken down by the specific category of work, including Tax, Financial, Bookkeeping/Accounting and Other.

Price: $50 per user; $3 per client. XCM: (781) 356-5152.

ACCUFUND ACCOUNTING SUITE

The Cash Receipts module in the AccuFund Accounting Suite now contains a point-of-sale screen that displays unit prices and quantities that are tied to current inventory. The module can also use automatic EFT functionality to directly withdraw the amount due from the customer's checking account for recurring bills and fees.

Nonprofits using the Grants Management module can sort grants information in as many categories as needed and track both grants in process and after receipt. They also can create grant accounting start and end dates that restrict posting to the general ledger.

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Price: $6,000 (single-user desktop license); $1,500 per year (on demand). Whitebirch Software: (800) 335-1243 or whitebirchsoftware.com.

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