Cougar Mountain FUND Accounting Software
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Written by Karen Corey
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Tuesday, 26 February 2008 |
Cougar Mountain FUND Version 12.1 Accounting Software is designed
for non-profit organizations that need basic general ledger fund
accounting. This system can handle an unlimited number of funds,
departments or grants. CMS Fund has the capabilities to handle
inter-fund transfers, fund balancing, and multiple grants with varied
year ends. This system also includes a bank reconciliation module which
can handle multiple bank accounts and you can customize the transaction
into categories for tracking by any criteria. For an additional price
Cougar Mountain offers SinglePoint which lets you connect to your
accounting software remotely form anywhere.
In Use
CMS Fund is designed to be user friendly and has a simple layout and
menu options. The security feature is well thought out, which includes
password protection and the ability to set up multi-users and define the
areas of the module that can be seen by each user. This system is able
to produce a variety of reports which include income statement, trial
balance, and statement of cash flows. The bank reconciliation module is
designed with the same type of layout as the general ledger. It is a
versatile module which lets you keep an accurate account of more than
one banking account and allows for setting up categories for your
transactions to make tracking easy. The bank reconciliation reports help
the non-profit organization to track the status of various accounts. The
Payee Card Report provides a quick list of payees to use when you need a
general list of payee names and addresses. This software will meet the
basic needs of a non-profit organization; Cougar Mountains has many
add-ons available at an additional fee.
Technology employed
CMS Fund Version 12.1 can be installed on a single computer or set up
through a server. Fund works with Windows XP Professional, Windows
Server 2003, Windows Server 2000, and Windows Vista Business. If you are
using Vista products there are special instructions for installing and
setting up your network. The system requires 2GHz Processor, 1GB RAM and
any where from 1 to 20 GB of space depending on if it is on a single
computer or a server. This system is not suitable for MAC users. The
software can be accessed remotely on any internet browser.
Ease of use, configuration, and
deployment
CMS Fund is easily installed and Cougar Mountain has very reliable and
friendly associates to answer any of you questions. When you purchased
the system you receive installation services, and a 12 month enrollment
in their Software Assurance Program, which guarantees customers receive
all updates, patches and automatic upgrades to the latest version if one
comes out during the 12 month time frame.
Recap
The CMS Fund is multi functional software that can handle an unlimited
number of funds, departments or grants. It has the capabilities to
handle inter-fund transfers, fund balancing, and multiple grants with
varied year ends. This system also includes a bank reconciliation module
which can handle multiple bank accounts and you can customize the
transaction into categories for tracking by any criteria. This software
will meet the basic needs of any non-profit organization; Cougar
Mountains has many add-ons available at an additional fee. The price for
this system starts around $1,200.00 and increases depending on how many
licenses will be needed and any additional add-ons purchased.
Advantages
- Multi functional modules
- User friendly and nice layout
- Numerous types of reports to track your
organization
Disadvantages
- Additional Modules and user licenses can
boost the cost system
My Opinion
CMS Fund is a versatile, multi- functional system that can handle all
your non-profit basic accounting needs. The application itself is easy
to use and can handle multiple accounts. The thing that makes CMS Fund
stand out from the rest is its customer service and Software Assurance
Program. The associates at CMS Fund are friendly, well trained and
prompt in assisting you and handling your requests. From installation to
any support question, you can find the answer on their website or talk
to an actual live person, which is unique in itself. I would highly
recommend this software for small to medium size nonprofit organizations
who are looking for a solid well thought out system to handle basic
accounting needs.
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Karen Corey |
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About the author:
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Karen Corey is a freelance writer and researcher with over
10 years experience in marketing research. She co-owns a
home-based computer business with her husband. Karen
specializes in software installation and troubleshooting.
She resides in Southern California.
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