Access Accounting wins four accolades in just four weeks

Colchester, UK - 3rd December 2008 - Access Accounting has swept the board in the 2008 awards season, winning four prestigious accolades in just four weeks.

The business and accounting software house won the Accountancy Age Award for the best 'Mid-tier Software Package'. This came just days after winning the SIFT Media Software Satisfaction Award, for the second year running, in the category of best 'Mid-Range Software.'

Access Accounting was highly praised by the Accountancy Age Awards judging panel for its commitment to R&D and high customer retention rates but it was the commitment to innovation - in the form of the recently released Accounting for Carbon Emissions functionality - that proved the major decisive factor for the UK-based provider.

The functionality, which is the first ever accounting system to calculate a business' carbon footprint as part of daily activity, was described as "a clever product...superbly timed" by a judging panel that included Jan Babiak, global climate change and sustainability leader for Ernst & Young. This accolade closely follows the recent Green Business Awards where Access Accounting received recognition as one of the highest placed IT companies in the awards, taking highly commended in the 'Best New Product' category. Access Accounting has also seen its third consecutive year of achievement in the Construction Computing Awards.

John Beech, managing director of Access Accounting, commented: "We are really excited to be awarded these respected accolades in such a short space of time. Our products are constantly evolving and the awards are testament to our ongoing development and commitment to delivering innovative solutions.

"We focus on delivering real competitive advantage to our customers and these awards, which are very customer focused, are testament to our success."

The SIFT Media award, which is based on customer votes, saw Access Accounting receive almost 26% of the vote and the highest customer satisfaction rating. The Accountancy Age award is based on real testimonials, highlighting how our customers have been able to show the measurable benefits of the Access Dimensions solution.

The company's proven track record has resulted in a 95 percent customer retention rate across its product range with over 750 customers willing to positively recommend Access. Access Dimensions has led the industry by providing solutions that address business challenges such as VAT, legislation, fraud and carbon accounting.

For more information on Access Accounting or its software portfolio, contact Mike Redmon on 0845 3453300 or visit www.access-accounts.com

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