Cougar Mountain Software - CMS Professional 2010 FUND

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From the Nov. 2009 Review of Not-for-Profit Accounting Programs.

CMS Professional 2010 FUND for Nonprofits from Cougar Mountain Software provides nonprofit and accounting functionality to small to mid-sized nonprofit organizations and government entities.

EASE OF USE/FLEXIBILITY-
Cougar Mountain Software has maintained an easy-to-navigate interface throughout the years, and CMS 2010 FUND is no exception. A toolbar at the top of the screen provides users with quick access to program functions. Changing modules refreshes screen options to reflect the features and functions found within that module.

CMS 2010 FUND offers a flexible account structure, allowing users to utilize up to 45 alphanumeric characters and up to six segments. CMS 2010 FUND also contains excellent customization capability, with all modules offering user-defined fields that can be utilized as needed. Data-entry screens contain lookup options throughout. Setup wizards can be used to enter system and module information, and the batch system simplifies the entering of multiple transactions.

MODULES/SCALABILITY-
CMS 2010 FUND’s base system is designed for smaller nonprofit organizations and includes the FUND GL, which contains fund, grant tracking and budgeting capability, along with a Bank Reconciliation module. Larger nonprofits may want to consider CMS 2010 FUND Suite, which includes GL, Purchase Order, AP, Payroll and Bank Reconciliation modules. The CMS 2010 FUND Revenue Center offers Inventory, Order Entry and AR modules and is an excellent option for nonprofits that also operate a mail order facility, own a thrift store or just want to track donations.

Also available is the CMS 2010 FUND POS system, which offers both Inventory and Point of Sale modules, a must for those running a small gift shop. Add on modules include Federal and State Tax Forms, BarTender Label Generator, Federal Express and UPS Tracking, Credit Card Authorization, CRM Bridge to ACT!, Fixed Asset Management for FUND, Gift Cards, Merchant Transaction Services, PDF Blaster, GL Report Generator, R & R Report Works, and Tax Updates.