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Accounting Software Packages

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I am looking for a multi-user (maximum of 10 users) accounting software package that will allow for multi-currency transactions (foreign-exchange conversions) and that has a consolidation feature allowing for the issuance of consolidated and consolidating statements.

We are a small licensing company with operations in Europe and Latin America. We have a simple business with no need for an ERP solution, cost accounting modules, and so on. Quick Books has worked well, except that it does not allow for foreign-exchange transactions.

Can anyone recommend a basic accounting software package that has a few advanced features? Great Plains, Peachtree, and the like are in the ballpark but not ideal. Many thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Jim Krohn (jkrohn@lotterydynamics.com )

Response:

You might try Microsoft Dynamics (GP), AKA Great Plains. It has a multicurrency feature, and the consolidations could be done through the FrX reporting module.

Ed Falkowitz (efalkowitz@cox.net )

Response:

Look at Blackline and Trintec. Also, we help companies evaluate and implement this kind of application.

Bob Hirth (Robert.Hirth@protiviti.com )

 

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