FAS Forward
Issue 1, Vol. 1

CrossBorder

Dear Clients:
We are delighted to present our first quarterly FAS 109 eNewsletter! We've created this publication to keep you informed about the exciting things we are working on at CrossBorder Solutions and about what's happening in the industry. We hope you find our eNewsletter informative and enjoyable! As always, we look to you, our clients, for feedback. If there is anything you would like to see featured or addressed in future issues, please contact us. Happy reading!
Best regards,
Your friends at CrossBorder Solutions

News and Events
On March 9, 2007, Thomson Tax & Accounting acquired CrossBorder Solutions. We at CrossBorder Solutions are truly excited about this, as it will provide us with additional resources to develop our products and provide even better service to our clients. To read more about the acquisition please click here.<http://www.xbsolutions.com/html_emails/FAS_newsletter/Q3/FAS_pressrelease.html>
As many of you are aware, your contacts at CrossBorder Solutions
have new email addresses. Please update their contact information in
your records.

What's New in FasTrac 109
Andy Maryott
Last month, we released version 2.4 of FasTrac 109. This version includes a number of new features that are sure to improve provision accuracy as well as the user’s experience and efficiency.
Read more click here...
<http://www.xbsolutions.com/html_emails/FAS_newsletter/Q3/fas_new.html>

Issues and Perspectives
FAS 109, FIN 48 and the Role of Software
Michael DeSimone
FAS 109 and FIN 48 are an undeniable part of the landscape. The typical tax department has had to adapt to numerous changes as these pronouncements have matured and the reporting requirements have evolved to a higher level of complexity.
Read the article here...
<http://www.xbsolutions.com/html_emails/FAS_newsletter/Q3/fas_issues.html>

Client Services
Nothing is more important to our organization than your continued satisfaction with our software solutions. Our goal at CrossBorder Solutions is to ensure that our Client Services team exceeds your expectations.
For more on our continuous support click here...
<http://www.xbsolutions.com/html_emails/FAS_newsletter/Q3/fas_clientsvcs.html>

Upcoming Events
CITE
October 15-16 Houston, TX
Click here for more information
<http://www.xbsolutions.com/calendar.aspx#citefas>

TEI Annual Conference
October 21-24 Orlando, FL
Click here for more information
<http://www.xbsolutions.com/calendar.aspx#tei>

2007 Corporate User Conference
October 28-31 Orlando, FL
Click here for more information
<http://www.insource.thomson.com/userconference/>

FasTrac 109 Webinar:
Updating your Return to Provision
Tuesday, October 9th
2:00 EST
Click here for more information
<http://www.xbsolutions.com/html_emails/xbs_tta_FAS_1009_html_email/index.html>

FasTrac 109 Tips and Tricks
Do you find that your individual federal or foreign entities tie, but your consolidated provisions and/or financial statements do not?

Be sure that all domestic and foreign entities are assigned to the appropriate provision groups and that all required provision groups are assigned to the appropriate financial group. You can assign entities to provision groups and provision groups to financial groups in the Setup section.

Current Software Version
Software: FasTrac 109 v. 2.4
To ensure that you are using the most up to date version, contact us!
mailto:sevine.aydemir@thomson.com

Win a Video iPod!
We want to hear from you! Tell us what you would like to see featured in our next eNewsletter. Submit your suggestions and be entered to win a Video iPod. All suggestions must be submitted by October 31, 2007. Click here to enter! <http://www.xbsolutions.com/forms/FAS_suggestions.aspx>

FAS Spotlight:
Michael Cavanaugh-Senior Manager, Provisions

Michael has been with CrossBorder Solutions for a little over 2 years. He holds an MBA in Accounting and an MS in Taxation from Fordham University.

Michael's primary function is to be involved with all aspects of the PSG-FAS group's responsibilities, which include implementation, client services and testing. He also oversees the work of managers and staff.

Michael especially enjoys the client service aspect of his job. He likes working directly with clients and helping them to overcome their FasTrac 109 challenges.

Previous Experience: 13 years in Public Accounting
Favorite Color: Green
Hobbies:Reading and Traveling
Likes:Seafood
Sign: Aquarius

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