HeadMaster BillingTM vs. ACS Accounts ReceivableTM
In general, HeadMaster Billing is designed to be a simplified solution with fewer features and is included in the HeadMaster ChildCare and School OnDemand packages. It is an ideal solutin for small schools and day cares. ACS Accounts Receivable is a more robust solution with features that are designed for larger schools and organizations, and it is included in the the HeadMaster Large School OnDemand package.
If you need help choosing between HeadMaster Billing and ACS Accounts Receivable for your desktop solution, this features comparison chart will help you decide which tuition management option to choose.
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HeadMaster Billing |
ACS Accounts Receivable |
| HM Student Family Integration |
Yes |
Yes |
| HM Online Integration |
Yes |
Yes |
| ACS GL Integration |
Yes |
Yes |
| GL Distribution Report 1 |
Yes |
|
| Cash Basis |
Yes |
Yes |
| Accrual Basis |
No |
Yes |
| Tax Deductible Payments |
Yes |
Yes |
| Requires GL |
No |
Yes |
| Memorized Payments |
No |
Yes |
| Memorized Invoices |
No |
Yes |
| SMART / FACTS import |
No |
Yes |
| Check Scanner 2 |
Enhancement |
Yes |
| Pre-payments |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dedicated Payments |
Yes |
|
| Payment Wash |
Yes |
Yes |
| Process Late Fees |
Yes |
Yes |
| Print Invoices |
Yes |
Yes |
| Print Receipts |
Yes |
Yes |
| Year End Tax Receipt Statement |
Yes |
Yes |
| Aging Periods |
Yes |
Yes |
| Aging Report |
Yes |
Yes |
| Calculate Discounts |
Yes |
Yes |
| Multiple Discounts per Billing Gode 3 |
Enhancement |
Yes |
| NSF |
No |
Yes |
| Refund |
No |
Yes |
| ACH Transaction 4 |
No |
Yes |
1. If you are not using ACS General Ledger, the posting report can be used to manually key in totals by their GL account number
2. Does not work with ACS or HeadMaster OnDemand programs at this time
3. Key feature if you are a larger school; provide church member discount, 2nd child discount, 3rd child discount, etc.
4. Available in ACS version 10.0 or later
