Robert Carmines says it’s a wonder he’s not electrocuted when he tries to sort out the wires under his desk. Or sometimes when he’s trying to sort out the problems with monitors, it’s like trying to find the burned out bulb in a string of Christmas lights. Welcome to the world of multiple monitors.

CPAs are looking for new choices in accounting packages, according to Paychex CEO Martin Mucci. Mucci made the statement this week during the payroll services company's earnings webcast. He gave the explanation during a discussion about Paychex's recent launch of an online accounting application.

Avalara is preparing to offer sales tax certification to accountants. The Bainbridge Island, Wash.-based sales-and-use tax vendor says the program stemmed from the alliances it has created with state CPA societies and accounting firm associations. Ray Bigley, the company’s VP of business and corporate development compared the upcoming education opportunities to Intuit’s ProAdvisor designation.