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WASHINGTON and NEW YORK, March 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Professionals can now experience the benefits of the best possible tax information integrated on one platform -- Checkpoint(R). Thomson Tax & Accounting, provider of technology and integrated information solutions to accounting, tax and corporate finance professionals, and BNA, publisher of print and electronic news, analysis, and reference products for professionals in business and government, have announced expanded agreements to bring BNA's essential tax news and expert analysis to subscribers at law firms using Checkpoint(R). Subscribers in corporations and accounting firms
can already access BNA content from the Checkpoint platform.
"This important step ensures the greatest number of customers have convenient and efficient access to our content," said Greg McCaffery, BNA Chief Operating Officer and President of Tax Management Inc. "We're delighted that Checkpoint's legal subscribers now have access to unparalleled BNA analysis written by the world's leading tax authorities."
Checkpoint subscribers now have access to more than 400 BNA Tax Management Portfolios featuring in-depth analysis, clear and concise explanations, and actual work product of leading tax practitioners. The Portfolios cover a broad range of federal, state, and international tax topics. The BNA Portfolios seamlessly integrate with Checkpoint's unique set of research content and tools, including RIA's Federal Tax Coordinator 2d, WG&L treatises, and primary source material.
"This expanded partnership to provide BNA content to law firms reflects Thomson Tax & Accounting's commitment to its customers and enhances our position as the leading provider of integrated tax and accounting information solutions for professionals in corporations, accounting firms and law firms," said Mark Schlageter, President, Research & Guidance, Thomson Tax & Accounting. "We are excited that BNA continues to align its products with our formidable array of content and workflow solutions."
Checkpoint subscribers can also gain access to a wide selection of BNA news services including the highly-respected Daily Tax Report, which monitors all major domestic and international tax developments affecting United States tax laws, and examines the impact of new IRS regulations and other tax developments and events. Additionally, Checkpoint subscribers will be able to access a comprehensive range of BNA journals with United States and international tax focuses.
For more information about Checkpoint, visit http://www.ria.thomson.com/ or call 800-950-1216. Law firms wishing to subscribe to BNA content on Checkpoint should contact their BNA representative, visit http://www.bna.com/ or call BNA Customer Service at 800-372-1033.
About BNA
BNA (http://www.bna.com/) is a leading publisher of print and electronic news, analysis, and reference products, including the recently launched Accounting Policy & Practice Series. BNA publications intensely cover legal and regulatory developments for professionals in business and government. BNA is the oldest wholly employee-owned company in the United States, and produces more than 350 news and information services -- including Daily Labor Report and Daily Tax Report -- widely respected for comprehensive and objective reporting and analysis.
Headquartered in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area for more than 75 years, BNA is an independent publisher and the oldest wholly employee-owned company in the United States. BNA's subsidiary companies offer customers the same high-end coverage in ways tailored to their specific needs - using different publishing technologies, price points, and delivery mechanisms to help them do their jobs better.
About The Thomson Corporation
The Thomson Corporation (http://www.thomson.com/) is a global leader in providing essential electronic workflow solutions to business and professional customers. With operational headquarters in Stamford, Conn., Thomson provides value-added information, software tools and applications to more than 20 million users in the fields of law, tax, accounting, financial services, scientific research and healthcare. The Corporation's common shares are listed on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC).
Thomson Tax & Accounting, a business segment of Thomson, is a leading provider of technology and integrated information solutions to accounting, tax and corporate finance professionals in accounting firms, corporations, law firms and government. Thomson Tax & Accounting includes the Professional Software & Services, Corporate Software & Services, and Research & Guidance businesses. RIA and PPC are brands of the Research & Guidance business.
Source: Bureau of National Affairs
