Great reporting, a star lineup, and competitive prowess: ABC and Best Software team up

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The entertainment conglomerate American Broadcasting Cos (ABC) relies on the fixed-asset management software called FAS for Windows for its accounting information processing activities. Developed by Best Software, the product enables ABC accountants to monitor and manage the company's array of assets scattered in 182 operating units around the world. The software generates different reports and can perform various tasks, including tax assessments, depreciation scheduling and processing of transfer asset data. As a result of FAS for Windows, computation of depreciation costs is precise, tax reporting is much easier, audits are simplified, the actual location of all assets for a particular timeframe is recorded, and security is more reliable. Moreover, assets that are prone to breakdowns, not performing or surplus are identified. Proper documentation of insurance losses is also ensured.

Television Broadcasting, Cable Networks, Television broadcasting stations, Periodicals, Periodical Publishers, Cable and other pay TV services, TV Networks, Motion picture & video production, Motion Picture and Video Production, Radio broadcasting stations, Television Production, TV Stations, Radio Stations, Cable TV Sports Networks, Information management, Periodical publishing, Entertainment industry, Television networks, Cable networks (Television), Television stations, ABC Inc. (Burbank, California), Fixed assets, Sports networks (Television)

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Automating JC Penney's travel expense management on the Web

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Retail chain JC Penney Co Inc purchased an off-the-shelf software solution to automate the travel expense management process at its department stores. The software, from Portable Software Corp, is a Windows-based personal computer program that can produce electronic versions of corporate travel forms. JC Penney formed a cross-functional project team to find a travel expense management software package that meets its specifications. It eventually settled for Portable Software's Xpense Management Solution because of the system's capability to automate the entire travel expense management process including approval, per diem support, receipt management, policy compliance and reimbursement. The automation of travel expense management at JC Penney enabled the retailer to achieve greater control over the entire process.

Accounting Methods, Retail Trade, Department Stores, Department Store Chains, Retail industry, Accounting and auditing, Accounting, J.C. Penney Corporation Inc., JCP, Travel costs, Concur Technologies Inc., Xpense Management Solution (Financial analysis software)

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Bumper to Bumper gains control with start-to-finish payroll solution

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Midwest Auto Parts Distributors' Bumper to Bumper operation selected a component payroll product from Best Software's Abra line of human resources (HR) software to gain control of its payroll processing. Management recognized the need for a more sophisticated HR information and payroll processing systems in view of the company's numerous acquisitions and accelerated growth plan. Bumper to Bumper decided to bring payroll processing in-house, instead of continuing to outsource it to a service bureau, with the help of the Abra Payroll for Windows. This software offers flexibility, powerful reports and extensive features, including capabilities for strategic planning and streamlining of peripheral tasks.

Motor vehicle supplies and new parts, Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Wholesalers, Motor Vehicle Parts ex Engines Whsle, Software, Automobile equipment and supplies industry, Automotive parts industry, Human resource management, Compensation management, Industrial suppliers, Automotive parts wholesalers, Midwest Auto Parts Distributors Inc., W.E. Lahr Co. Welco Warehouse Bumper to Bumper Parts, Abra Payroll for Windows (Payroll software)

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