ASYST International SA today announced that its principal, UK-based Access Accounting, had introduced a Professional Partner Programme (PPP) that brings together people that are connected with the recommendation, supply and support of business and financial accounting systems.
The objectives of the program are simple and are as follows:
. To help members grow their own business through the introduction of a new revenue stream.
. To help members reduce operating costs, by the provision of discounted software.
. To increase the time that is available by the member for the provision of value-added services to clients.
. To ensure that the clients have access to the very best accounting software and support available.
Tim Bennett, General Manager of the Access Professional Partner Division, said: "There is an increasing need for accountants to offer expert IT advice. The Access Professional Partner Program equips them to provide this advice and more. Access is brokering a win-win relationship, which will be profitable for everyone concerned."
Access has introduced a number of initiatives to support the PPP. Viztopia Accounts Production software, from Solution 6, now integrates with every product in the Access Accounts e-commerce financials range and Access Accounting has developed extensive links with PROacc Systems, a company renowned for its range of software for "accountants in practice". Access Accounts will also soon be linked with Caseware.
"We are very excited at these new UK initiatives and are exploring ways to emulate the situation here in SA," said Paul Marketos, MD of ASYST International. "We believe in forming strong value-added partnerships, and this program provides the perfect platform for this: giving professionals cost-effective access to some of the best accounting software in the industry, and heightening market awareness of Access Accounts` exceptional functionality."
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Solution 6 is a world-leading supplier of software and services to professional services firms and their clients. Software applications cover the entire field of taxation, client accounting, practice management and knowledge management. With strong market positions in the UK, Ireland, Continental Europe, US, Australia, New Zealand and SA, the company also provides training, consulting and technical services to support these products.
Solution 6 was established in 1981 and currently employs over 200 staff in the UK, Ireland and continental Europe.
PROacc Systems
PROacc Systems is a software house specialising in developing and supporting software for accountants in practice. It is the market leader in the provision of independent audit automation software, with PROaudit being in use by over 4 000 users. In addition to PROcap and PROaudit, its other main product is PROcost Control Desk, a Practice Database and Client Relationship Management System with integrated WIP and fees, purchase ledger, document management, call management, e-mail management, work flow management and proactive event reporting. PROcost has over 1 600 users.
ASYST International SA is a subsidiary of UK-based ASYST International, providing experienced consultancy, specialising in the provision and improvement of business information systems. ASYST International is an established expert in financial, business intelligence customised software systems, providing solutions to improve business efficiency, reduce operating costs and increase profits. Asyst believes in a hands-on approach, from a tailored proposal, through to the best software design and systems configuration, to providing on-going training and support. It is also the sole distributor of Access Accounts in Southern Africa.
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