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About American Business Systems has pursued two corporate goals: to consistently develop high-quality, microcomputer-based accounting software products; and, to market those products to small and medium-sized businesses seeking information systems to enable them to compete in their own markets. Accounting solutions introduced in 1980 comprised the first ABS product family designed for businesses using then-current, state of the art, single-user microcomputers. Vertical market solutions fully integrated with the ABS Accounting System define our primary development and marketing focus as we begin the 21st century. Today, our flagship vertical market products are the ABS Wholesale Distribution System, used by numerous types of wholesale distributors throughout the world--and the ABS Point of Sale System, the solution of choice by retail firms operating multiple stores. Building ever more in-depth solutions to satisfy our customers' demands in these verticals is a top priority.	About Designed entirely in the cloud from the ground up, BlackLine is the only unified technology solution built specifically for accounting and finance. No messy acquisitions, no disparate hybrid software-hardware combinations, and no expensive middleware or upgrade costs, just the world’s most trusted solution for Finance Controls and Automation. The simplicity and usability of BlackLine solutions are unique. Unlike some systems on the market today, BlackLine is not a Frankenstein patchwork of old software and hardware. Rather, it’s a comprehensive Finance Controls and Automation platform built on a single codebase and delivered securely via the cloud. Users enjoy a consistent experience with single sign-on and avoid constantly switching between multiple systems. Data is available between products within the platform as well, without having to be transferred between or through other systems.
Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook	Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook
Audience Companies and enterprises seeking a microcomputer-based accounting software solution for Windows	Audience Companies searching for a solution to manage and improve their accounting and finance operations
Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online	Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online
API Offers API	API Offers API
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Training Documentation Webinars Live Online In Person	Training Documentation Webinars Live Online In Person
Company Information American Business Systems United States www.abs-software.com/pages/windows.shtml	Company Information BlackLine Systems Founded: 2001 United States www.blackline.com
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Categories Accounting Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable	Categories Accounting Accounts Receivable AR Automation Debt Collection Deduction Management Financial Close Financial Consolidation Financial Management Financial Reporting Multi-Entity Accounting Reconciliation
Accounting Features Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Bank Reconciliation Billing & Invoicing Cash Management CPA Firms Cryptocurrency Support Expense Tracking Fixed Asset Management Fund Accounting General Ledger Government Multi-Currency Nonprofits Payroll Management Project Accounting Purchase Orders Tax Management Accounts Receivable Features ACH Payment Processing Billing & Invoicing Check Processing Collections Management Online Payment Processing Overpayment Processing Partial Payments Receivables Ledger Recurring Billing Show More Features Accounts Payable Features Approval Process Control Bank Reconciliation Cash Management Check Writing Duplicate Payment Alert Fraud Detection General Ledger Entry Vendor Management	Accounting Features Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Bank Reconciliation Billing & Invoicing Cash Management CPA Firms Cryptocurrency Support Expense Tracking Fixed Asset Management Fund Accounting General Ledger Government Multi-Currency Nonprofits Payroll Management Project Accounting Purchase Orders Tax Management Show More Features Financial Reporting Features "What If" Scenarios Audit Trail Balance Sheet Cash Management Consolidation / Roll-Up Forecasting General Ledger Income Statements Multi-Company Multi-Department / Project Profit / Loss Statement
Integrations Clarity Security DataBlend GUMU Nakisa IWMS	Integrations Clarity Security DataBlend GUMU Nakisa IWMS View All 4 Integrations
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