Thomson Reuters has released an Android-compatible version of Mobile CS, an application that enables users of  mobile devices to access its Practice CS database. Mobile CS supports devices running Android 2.1 or higher as well as iPhones, iPads and the iPod. Among capabilities provided is the ability to enter time and expenses remotely with entries flowing automatically into Practice CS.

Payroll services provider Paychex has named former Ricoh executive Mark A. Bottini as its new SVP of sales. Bottini, who will take over the job next month, fills a vacancy left when the previous new hire, Rebecca F. Bernson, resigned on June 6 after five days on the job.

The National Society of Accountants has named Paul  V. Thompson of Alexandria, Va., as its Accountant of the Year. The award is given to a member in recognition of outstanding achievement and service to NSA, the accounting and tax profession, the state society, and the community. Thompson, EA, ABA, ATA, ARA, has been a speaker on tax and accounting issues and is currently chair of the NSA Federal Taxation Committee.

Sales-and-use tax vendor Avalara is ramping up its efforts to reach accountants. The Bainbridge Island, Wash.-based vendor signalled that initiative with the appointment this week of Brian Austin as director of accountant and industry relations.