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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    ScaleFactor

    Score9.5 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    Austin-based ScaleFactor provides their small business accounting automation platform designed to combine software and expert assistance to SMBs and remove concern for financial, tax and accounting challenges.N/A

    Wolters Kluwer CCH ProSystem fx

    Score9.3 out of 10
    N/AWolters Kluwer offers the ProSystem fx Suite (also the CCH ProSystem fx Suite editions with similar capabilities), a workflow management suite with document management system for accounting firms. The solution presents centralized firm management capabilities with firm, employee and client dashboard, project and contact management, and billing / invoicing, as well as reporting and marketing capabilities.N/A
    Pricing
    ScaleFactorWolters Kluwer CCH ProSystem fx
    Editions & Modules
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    Pricing Offerings
    ScaleFactorWolters Kluwer CCH ProSystem fx
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    ScaleFactorWolters Kluwer CCH ProSystem fx
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of ScaleFactor and Wolters Kluwer CCH ProSystem fx
    Feature
    ScaleFactor
    9.5
    4 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Wolters Kluwer CCH ProSystem fx
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    Ratings
    Single sign-on capability9.54 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of ScaleFactor and Wolters Kluwer CCH ProSystem fx
    Feature
    ScaleFactor
    9.6
    5 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Wolters Kluwer CCH ProSystem fx
    -
    Ratings
    Dashboards9.55 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standard reports9.54 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom reports10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of ScaleFactor and Wolters Kluwer CCH ProSystem fx
    Feature
    ScaleFactor
    9.5
    5 Ratings
    22% above category average
    Wolters Kluwer CCH ProSystem fx
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    Ratings
    Accounts payable10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Accounts receivable9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cash management9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Bank reconciliation9.55 Ratings00 Ratings
    Expense management9.55 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-division support9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Regulations compliance9.54 Ratings00 Ratings
    Electronic tax filing10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Self-service portal9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standardized Processes10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of ScaleFactor and Wolters Kluwer CCH ProSystem fx
    Feature
    ScaleFactor
    9.0
    4 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Wolters Kluwer CCH ProSystem fx
    -
    Ratings
    Inventory tracking9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of ScaleFactor and Wolters Kluwer CCH ProSystem fx
    Feature
    ScaleFactor
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Wolters Kluwer CCH ProSystem fx
    -
    Ratings
    Plug-ins9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
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    ScaleFactorWolters Kluwer CCH ProSystem fx
    Small Businesses
    QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued)
    Score4.3 out of 10
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    Medium-sized Companies
    MYOB
    Score8.3 out of 10
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    Enterprises
    Microsoft Dynamics GP
    Score5.5 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    ScaleFactorWolters Kluwer CCH ProSystem fx
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.5
    (5 ratings)
    7.8
    (4 ratings)
    Usability
    9.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ScaleFactorWolters Kluwer CCH ProSystem fx
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ScaleFactor
    I work with several businesses and have attempted to bring ScaleFactor into multiple. Thus far the business status/environment has been suitable for ScaleFactor only once, but I'll continue to look for more. ScaleFactor is great when a company has matured beyond the owner making all accounting and banking entries. As soon as multiple systems are needed, it's likely a decent time to call ScaleFactor. I'm confident my operations could run through ScaleFactor for a long time as the next step for us would be something akin to NetSuite or some other more rigid enterprise solution. Additionally, our business has a geographically displaced work force, typically working from home. Having access to all systems via the cloud has been great. No longer do we have to pass a specific computer back and forth for a physical computer software license. It's enabled maximum work flow convenience.
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    Wolters Kluwer
    It does well with preparing tax returns once all the updates are in. It does a good job of providing report creation flexibility. Their multiple applications communicate well with each other. The Engagement module which is designed for audits needs improvement. So does their Scan module which is designed for document management.
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    Pros
    ScaleFactor
    • ScaleFactor has been a great resource for me as I got my business off the ground. They have allowed me to focus on marketing and strategy while they handle my Quickbooks and other accounting needs. Great accounting and finance solutions that don't require you to hire an in-house staff
    • Presenting data clearly.
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    Wolters Kluwer
    • Robust tax preparation
    • Workflow management for teams
    • Integration with other apps
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    Cons
    ScaleFactor
    • Could connect with All saving accounts i.e. Building society saving aswell as major banks.
    • When a connected bank or savings account hasn't been used for a month or 2 it could show a 0 transaction to keep it updated rather then saying "last updated 3 months ago"
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    Wolters Kluwer
    • There are times in which the program does freeze/stopped processes
    • The binder search feature could be enhanced for easier use
    • Ability to change a client name and have it reflected in the local file room
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    Usability
    ScaleFactor
    ScaleFactor has been a great resource for me as I got my business off the ground. They have allowed me to focus on marketing and strategy while they handle my Quickbooks and other accounting needs. Great accounting and finance solutions that don't require you to hire an in-house staff.
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    Wolters Kluwer
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    Support Rating
    ScaleFactor
    Not sure if support is still available.
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    Wolters Kluwer
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    Alternatives Considered
    ScaleFactor
    Scale factor, can be used like Xero I believe. However all my past data was already stored in Xero so I used it as an add on. It is a lot more user friendly and helpful, i.e. you don't need to be an accountant to use it. However I am not sure it is useable anymore or supported, so i have gone back to using Xero alone.
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    Wolters Kluwer
    Intacct is what we use for data input and management. It is on cloud like CCH ProSytem fx is. We can use it anywhere, away on a conference, work from home, work offsite, as long as we have a laptop and internet. There is nothing to install on your computer, you just need the link and your username and password to log in. Microsoft Dynamics GP was used for 3 years and we finally abandoned it after trying out QuickBooks. The interface was not user friendly. We used QuickBooks for 3 years before we transitioned to Intacct, there was always something broken--no major issues, just small problems--and we got fed up.
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    Return on Investment
    ScaleFactor
    • They have been fundamental in helping us grow and scale at a relatively low cost in comparison to out-sourcing these functions. We can spend more on other items that can fuel growth while knowing the back end is taken care of.
    • They provide automated supports for key areas like payroll, expenses, etc so that we can quickly get back to focusing on the other items.
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    Wolters Kluwer
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