Bitwave vs. Wolters Kluwer CCH ProSystem fx

If you are mainly using Bitcoin, ERC-20 tokens, or any supported chains where they have automatic data retrieval the system is great. The biggest issue, which Bitwave is constantly working on, is not supporting automatic transaction retrieval of specific crypto blockchains. They currently have a workaround by allowing manual uploads of unsupported chains (i.e., layer two chains like Arbitrum or Cosmos-based chains). The Bitwave platform still works excellently with unsupported chains; however, it is just a little more time-consuming b/c transactions are inputted using a CSV file that needs to be correct. But I imagine they will continue to add new supported chains, and since I have been a customer, I have seen the number of blockchains they support at least double.

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It does well with preparing tax returns once all the updates are in. It does a good job of providing report creation flexibility. Their multiple applications communicate well with each other. The Engagement module which is designed for audits needs improvement. So does their Scan module which is designed for document management.

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• Ability to categorize taxable and non-taxable transactions.
• Able to handle DeFi transactions.
• Documentation support to track digital asset balances & locations.
• Can read token transaction activity better than most wallet explorers.

• Easy to use platform
• Document retention accessibility
• Digital library to prevent duplication of work

Incentivized

• Bitwave can seemingly miss picking up some transactions due to glitches, but if you discover them, they can resolve them.
• Ability to re-sync transactions to ERP if there are changes, without having to delete said transaction in ERP first

• Sometimes opening the Document program can be slow--I have to be patient.
• Lots of options and commands, takes some time to get used to and master the programs.

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Legible was similar service but too high in pricing. Coinpanda was able to support some chains that Bitwave wasn't able to automatically support; however, Coinpanda was a less professionalized operation with less customer support.

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We use Thomson Reuters suite for payroll purposes but they do offer the same services as Wolters Kluwer does. I have heard from companies that do use Thomson Reuters tax and they are happy with it. As mentioned, I was not present at this firm when CCH was purchased so I am not sure if any comparisons were done between the two

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