INDUSTRY NEWS
Product and service updates from leading vendors
and suppliers to the accounting profession.

May 13, 2008
Tax & Accounting Business of Thomson Reuters Surpasses 200,000 Portal Clients
The dramatic increase in use is a clear indication that the accounting profession is starting to adopt advanced Internet technologies.

Sage Software Announces Peachtree by Sage — Quantum 2009 Built For Speed
Product offers increased user capacity and faster database performance.

May 12, 2008
CCH’s Online Global Capital Markets Library Enhanced to Provide Fast Access to Timely, Critical Cross-border Information
Helps professionals stay current with fast-changing and complex policies, and make more informed decisions in cross-border transactions.

Microsoft and RIM to Bring Windows Live Services to BlackBerry Smartphone Customers
Agreement will enhance the communications experience on BlackBerry smartphones through popular Windows Live Hotmail and Windows Live Messenger services.

Trintech Announces New Version of AssureNET GL for General Ledger Reconciliation, Review and Certification
Enhance user experience with operational dashboard, mitigate risk, and strengthen internal controls to support compliance.

May 9, 2008
AICPA White-paper Presents a Roadmap for Modernizing Business Reporting
The Shifting Paradigm in Business Reporting and Assurance asserts that both private and public companies would benefit by adopting XBRL and Enhanced Business Reporting (EBR).

May 8, 2008
Seven Ways Not to Get Hired
Accountemps chairman and author of Hunting For Dummies® highlight job search pitfalls new graduates should avoid.

Centrica PLC Selects Paisley Enterprise GRC™ for Financial Controls Management and IT Governance
Paisley selected for its superior functionality for process, risk and control documentation, workflow and reporting and additional functionality for risk assessment and compliance management.

May 7, 2008
IRS Has Answers to Questions People Are Asking About Economic Stimulus Payments
IRS urges people to visit IRS.gov.

Dell Unveils Virtualization Blockbuster – From Servers and Storage to Software and Services
New online advisor tools and ecommerce capability streamlines deployment; New automated virtual data center management solutions from Dell and Egenera®.

HP Labs Opens Research Opportunities to Academia
HP Labs offers colleges, universities and research institutions worldwide the opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds, essential to making progress in solving the world’s most complex technology challenges.

May 2, 2008
XBRL US Finalizes US GAAP Taxonomies and Preparers Guide With Delivery to SEC
Stage is set for widespread use of XBRL for public company reporting.

Microsoft Announces Upcoming Events for the Financial Community
Events with Microsoft leadership slated for May.

May 1, 2008
A Majority of Taxpayers Oppose IRS Role in Preparing Their Taxes
New poll shows most Americans don’t want state or federal tax agencies preparing their taxes.

Mozy Release for Mac Sets Industry Standard for Unlimited Online Backup
First full-featured unlimited online backup service for Apple OS X; MozyHome for Mac immediately available at $4.95 per month.