Your Clients Look to You In today's competitive economy, just-in-time information access has become the differentiating factor between success and failure. As one of your clients' most trusted business advisors, they rely on your knowledge and experience to help them manage and grow their businesses. And, along with guidance on compliance regulations and tax code changes, your clients may look to you for help when navigating the increasingly complex world of automated accounting software.

You Can Look to Sage
At Sage Software, our combination of products, technology, training and support is unmatched by any other financial developer. Our parent company, The Sge Group plc, is the world's leading provider of PC accounting software, serving the needs of more than two million clients in more than 100 countries.

We are dedicated to building dynamic accounting software products, positioned to serve the small to middle-market customer. In this spirit, we continually work to enhance our products to stay on top of the latest trends affecting your clients' businesses.

We work to understand the challenges facing your practice. We've worked with tens of thousands of accounting practitioners who want to respond to their clients' requests for software assistance -- without actually selling the products themselves. That's why we began the Sage Accountant Alliance -- a program designed for public accountants like you.

The Sage Accountant Alliance is a network of public accounting practitioners who want access to up-to-the-minute accounting software and services designed specifically with CPAs in mind. As a Sage Accountant Alliance member, you can receive the software, information services and support you need to easily assist your clients with their accounting software needs. All without making a significant investment of either time or money.

Providing You Access to Award-Winning Products As a member of theSage Accountant Alliance, you'll receive an array of services based upon three of our award-winning products: MAS 90, Mas 200 and BusinessWorks.

MAS 90

The number one mid-range accounting software used by more than 70,000 businesses, and recommended by more CPAs than any other mid-range accounting system, MAS 90 sets the standard for flexibility, ease of use and intuitive workflow.

Since 1988, we have been expanding, enhancing and adapting MAS 90 to accommodate changing business needs and to take advantage of new technologies. With more than 22 modules and hundreds of industry-specific add-ons available, MAS 90 offers the most complete solution for medium-sized businesses.

MAS 200

Client/Server computing has become an important industry trend. MAS 200 accounting and business management software incorporates thin client/server technology to add new capabilities. When you choose MAS 200, you'll receive key benefits that only client/server architectures can provide, such as more efficient distributed processing, high performance, enhanced data integrity and reliability, remote access support and scalability for large numbers of users.

BusinessWorks

Ideally suited for small companies that have outgrown the capabilities of "off-the-shelf" accounting packages, BusinessWorks delivers high-end functionality at an affordable price. Consistently rated number one by the CTS accounting survey for its ease of use, stability and performance, BusinessWorks' 10 fully integrated modules deliver exceptional power. BusinessWorks offers seamless integration with Microsoft® Office, GoldMine®, Timeslips® and more than 34 industry specific third party applications to make BusinessWorks the most versatile product in its price range.

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Join the Sage Accountant Alliance
Join the Sage Accountant Alliance and you will receive the benefits listed below:

• Reference Libraries
  Available to you as a tool for learning more about MAS 90 and BusinessWorks, and for your use in automating your practice, these fully live, not-for-resale Reference Libraries include applications ideally suited for your use. The way we see it, the more you use our products, the more knowledgeable you are when faced with client questions or needs.

• Customer Support
  Award-winning support for both Sage Accountant Alliance members and your clients is a Sage hallmark. We have made sizable investments in state-of-the-art call center systems, such as Computer Telephony Integration, and in expanding front-line support staff. The result is short processing times and high service levels. Furthermore, we developed innovative Sage On-line Customer Services, which provides on-line self-help services, technical product information and updates to partners and customers alike. These accomplishments have been recognized by the Software Support Professionals Association (SSPA), which has honored Sage for the past two years with the STAR award for customer support excellence. 

• Training
  Sage Software offers dynamic, hands-on training courses for MAS 90 and BusinessWorks. Courses are held in our Irvine Corporate Training Facility and at the more than 25 Sage Authorized Training Centers (ATCs) located nationwide. Every ATC is required to meet stringent facility and instructional requirements, and is monitored by Sage Software to help ensure that you receive training of the highest quality.

• Local Support
  With a worldwide group of quality partners authorized to resell and support our products, you can receive services from both Sage Software and a local software specialist. We'll assist you in developing a comfortable alliance with a local authorized reseller eager to support your use of our products, and provide your clients with the software expertise and technical assistance they may require when selecting a new accounting system.

• Ongoing Communications
  Knowledge and experience is an important aspect that you offer your clients. Tapping into regular communications from Sage will allow you to stay current on the latest trends in accounting software so you can share this information with your clients -- either proactively, or when you're asked. In addition, our quarterly Sage Accountant Alliance News and dedicated Web site will keep you updated on the most recent happenings at Sage Software.

• Discounts on Sage Products and Services
  Because you're a valued business partner as a Sage Accountant Alliance member, you'll receive discounts on certain Sage products and services that you can use yourself or pass along to your clients who choose Sage Software for their business.