by Mick Devine | Last updated Mar 23, 2023 | Educational, Reporting
ERP Reporting remains a challenge today. Whilst the ERP system can manage the granularity of a business, delivering business insights does not appear to be the focus for software vendors. Since introducing Calxa Unplugged, we have suggested a number of ways of using a manual organisation combined with data imported from a spreadsheet. One of the most popular uses has been to produce management data to help with ERP reporting. Here’s the how and why of that task.
by Calxa Team | Last updated Mar 10, 2023 | Advisory
Looking at the comparison table, at first glance Fathom Software looks similar to Spotlight Reporting. And, sometimes, you’d get the same impression from reading their promotional material. Delve deeper though, and the differences become apparent. Let’s start off with a comparison table.
by Mick Devine | Last updated Nov 24, 2022 | Educational, Reporting
Accountability is important in any organisation and especially so in a Not-for-Profit. Understanding the inputs, outputs, outcomes and impact of an activity, helps communicate this to the various stakeholders. Funders, whether they are governments or institutions... 
by Calxa Team | Last updated Mar 10, 2023 | Advisory, Reporting
Finding a solution amongst the many financial reporting apps can be a difficult task. Many accounting firms we talk to are already including Fathom reports into their client servings. In the interest of helping those looking for alternatives, we recently compared... 
by Calxa Team | Last updated Mar 10, 2023 | Advisory, Cash Flow Forecasting, Reporting
Spotlight Reporting vs Calxa is a look at 2 of the leading solutions for Xero or QuickBooks users. We recently featured both in our Top 5 Xero Cash Flow Alternatives article. How do you pick the best cash flow forecasting software for your clients or business? We get... 
by Calxa Team | Last updated Mar 22, 2023 | Advisory, Product Information
Changing accounting software isn’t a task to be treated lightly. If nothing else, it is not something most of us would volunteer for on a regular basis. However, Calxa customers using other accounting systems do migrate to Xero every day. And, when using add-ons like... 
by Calxa Team | Last updated Mar 10, 2023 | Advisory, Cash Flow Forecasting
How do you pick the best cashflow forecasting software for your business? Calxa vs Float is a look at 2 of the leading solutions for Xero or QuickBooks users. We recently featured both in our Top 5 Xero Cash Flow Alternatives article. Today, we will help you assess... 
by Calxa Team | Last updated May 3, 2023 | Educational
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, or you have no interest in accounting, you’re sure to have heard of Xero. If you had asked us a few years ago if it was suitable for not-for-profits, our answer would have been a hesitant, “maybe for very small ones”. So, here... 