Accounting Business Solutions

What Accounting Business Solutions does

Accounting Business Solutions (ABS), operating under the brand "ABS Bean," is a privately held, founder-owned ERP consulting and implementation firm headquartered in Houston, Texas, founded in 2002 by JoLynn Johnston. The company is a Gold-Certified full-service Acumatica Cloud ERP Value-Added Reseller, with additional Sage 100 on-premise consulting capability, and targets small and mid-market companies in south central and southeast Texas across verticals including oil and gas services, manufacturing, distribution, professional services, field service, and pipeline integrity management.

ABS's core technology portfolio is built entirely on the Acumatica Cloud ERP platform, a cloud-native ERP with unlimited-user licensing, built-in CRM, and modular industry editions (Distribution, Manufacturing, Field Service, Project Accounting, Commerce, Construction, and Financial Management). ABS layers professional services on top — consulting, implementation, training, and ongoing support (including remote assistance via GoToAssist) — and bundles them into an All-Inclusive Monthly Subscription pricing model. Revenue is generated from professional services engagements and recurring support subscriptions, with go-to-market executed through a regional direct sales team, educational webinars, white papers, and events such as the Houston Small Business Expo and an Open House celebrating 20 years of service in 2022.

The firm competes as a regional implementation specialist rather than a software developer, with its value proposition anchored on certified consultant depth (tenure going back to the mid-1990s on Sage 100), long-tenured client relationships spanning decades, and Gold-Certified status across multiple Acumatica industry editions. Customer concentration is low across hundreds of mid-market accounts, though revenue concentration risk is geographic rather than account-based given the Texas-only operating footprint.

Name

Accounting Business Solutions

Legal name

Accounting Business Solutions

Website

https://absbean.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Accounting Business Solutions (ABS Bean) is a Houston-based, founder-owned Acumatica Cloud ERP and Sage 100 implementation partner serving small and mid-market companies in south central and southeast Texas across oil and gas, manufacturing, distribution, and field service verticals since 2002.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ERP Implementation and Business Management Consulting

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

ERP Implementation & Systems Integration Services (BPAEAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Core ERP Suites (Financials, Procurement, Projects) (HDAEAEAA)

Keywords

• Cloud ERP implementation
• Acumatica consulting services
• Sage 100 consulting
• ERP software support
• Business management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. ERP Implementation Services: Professional services for Acumatica Cloud ERP deployment including system configuration, data migration, and implementation support. Revenue generated through consulting and implementation project fees.
2. Training Services: Software training services for Acumatica and Sage 100 users. Includes on-site training, virtual training, and self-paced video library access.
3. Ongoing Support Services: Technical support services including telephone support, remote assistance via GoToAssist, and on-site support. Support available Monday through Friday, 8AM-5PM Central.
4. Sage 100 Consulting: Consulting and support services for Sage 100 ERP software including year-end processing, module optimization, and system upgrades.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ABS is a full-service Acumatica Cloud ERP partner that deploys, configures, trains, and supports Acumatica Cloud ERP and Sage 100 solutions for small and mid-sized businesses in Texas. Their core offering is an All-Inclusive Monthly Subscription bundling Acumatica software access with deployment, training, and ongoing support services. They also provide Sage 100 on-premise ERP consulting and certified implementation support.

Product overview

Accounting Business Solutions (ABS) is a full-service Acumatica Cloud ERP partner offering a modular, platform-based product portfolio centered on Acumatica Cloud ERP. The core platform provides a unified cloud-based business management solution with multiple industry-specific editions: Financial Management (General Business Edition), Distribution Edition, Manufacturing Edition, Field Service Edition, Commerce Edition, Construction Edition, and Project Accounting. Add-on modules extend capabilities including Customer Management (CRM), Sales Automation, Integrated Marketing, Service and Support Automation, Customer Self-Service Portal, and Reporting/Dashboards/Data Analysis Toolkit. ABS complements the Acumatica portfolio with Sage 100 as an on-premise alternative, and provides professional services including consulting, implementation and training, and support. The platform is designed for accessibility anywhere, anytime on any device with unlimited user licensing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Acumatica Cloud ERP A full-service cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning platform providing business management tools accessible anywhere, anytime on any device. Offers multiple industry-specific editions and integrated modules, delivered under an All-Inclusive Monthly Subscription with deployment, training, and support.
• Acumatica Customer Management (CRM) Built-in customer relationship management providing sales automation, integrated marketing, service and support automation, 360-degree customer view, integrated content management, real-time sales dashboards, and a customer self-service portal.
• Acumatica Field Service Edition Streamlines dispatching, reduces response times, and minimizes costs for field service operations. Includes scheduling, dispatching, equipment management, mobile service management, project tracking, service contract management, and warranty management fully integrated with CRM, sales, inventory, purchasing, accounting, manufacturing, project accounting, and financial reporting.
• Acumatica Distribution Edition Industry-specific edition designed for wholesale distributors, providing inventory management, purchasing, warehouse optimization, and distribution-focused functionality integrated with the broader Acumatica ERP suite.
• Acumatica Manufacturing Edition Industry-specific edition supporting discrete, contract, and process manufacturing methodologies with integrated inventory, purchasing, accounting, and financial reporting for production operations.
• Acumatica Financial Management Core financial management capabilities including GL consolidation, sub-accounts, automatic revenue recognition, and mobile ERP access for financial operations.
• Acumatica Project Accounting Project-based accounting module for tracking projects and costs including time, materials, and expenses. Supports fixed-price, cost-plus, or capped project costs and integrates with billing.
• Acumatica Reporting, Dashboards, and Data Analysis Toolkit Comprehensive reporting and analytics resource including over 250 standard reports, customizable dashboards, generic inquiries for data extraction, and business intelligence integration with Microsoft Power BI via Open Data Protocol (OData).
• Acumatica Commerce Edition (Retail-Commerce) E-commerce focused edition supporting BigCommerce and Shopify integrations, providing real-time status of orders, inventory, shipments, and profitability.
• Acumatica Construction Edition Industry-specific edition designed for construction companies with features tailored to construction project management and operations.
• Acumatica Customer Self-Service Portal 24/7 customer portal enabling access to account information, contracts, financial statements, support cases, document sharing, knowledge base, and online ordering capabilities.
• Acumatica Service and Support Automation Case management and support automation module reducing response times, improving customer satisfaction, and enabling accurate billing through financial module integration.
• Acumatica Integrated Marketing Marketing automation module for lead management, campaign performance measurement, contact communication, and HubSpot integration for midmarket companies.
• Acumatica Sales Automation Sales automation module providing complete view of opportunities, contacts, and activities influencing sales decisions with workflow-assisted lead assignment and sales process management.
• ABS Consulting Services Business process consulting services to help companies deploy and optimize ERP systems, identify software requirements, and develop implementation strategies.
• ABS Implementation and Training Expert deployment and training services for Acumatica Cloud ERP implementation, helping clients configure, adopt, and effectively use the system, including on-site training, virtual training, and self-paced video library access.
• ABS Support Services Technical support including on-site, remote (GoToAssist), and telephone support for Acumatica and Sage 100 ERP systems, available Monday through Friday 8AM-5PM Central.
• Sage 100 On-premise ERP solution offered alongside Acumatica Cloud ERP. ABS provides Sage Certified Implementation Consultants for Sage 100 deployment, including year-end processing, module optimization, and system upgrades.

Quantifiable outcome

• Turn2 Specialty Companies scaled operations and supported rapid growth through integrated reporting and solved payroll challenges
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AcumaticaprimaryTechnology or IntegrationABS is a Full-Service Acumatica Cloud ERP Partner and Gold-Certified VAR. They provide expert deployment, training, and support services for Acumatica Cloud ERP solutions including Financial Management, Distribution, Manufacturing, Field Service, Project Accounting, Customer Management, and Commerce editions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Acumatica (Vendor): The underlying ERP vendor whose platform ABS resells and implements. Relevant because Acumatica's strategy, pricing, and partner program directly determine ABS's economics and go-to-market.
• Net at Work: Larger ERP, CRM, and business technology consultancy serving mid-market clients across multiple platforms including Acumatica. Comparable offering and customer base, but with broader portfolio and significantly greater scale than ABS.
• Sage (Vendor): Provider of Sage 100 and broader Sage suite, which ABS also resells and supports. Relevant as a secondary platform vendor and as an incumbent ERP brand that ABS competes against in some deals.

Direct peers

• Crestwood Associates: Acumatica Gold VAR providing ERP implementation, customization, and support to SMB and mid-market clients in the Midwest. Directly comparable as a similarly sized regional Acumatica partner.
• NexTec Group: Acumatica Gold-certified VAR providing ERP implementation, consulting, and managed services. Directly comparable in business model: Acumatica-centric, vertical-focused (distribution, manufacturing, professional services), serving SMB/mid-market.
• Rand Group: Houston-based Acumatica and Microsoft Dynamics partner serving mid-market and SMB clients. Directly comparable in both Acumatica focus and Texas regional concentration, providing implementation and support services.
• SWK Technologies: Long-standing Acumatica Gold VAR and ERP services provider serving SMB and mid-market clients. Directly comparable as a fellow Acumatica-focused partner offering implementation, training, and support across multiple verticals.
• RKL eSolutions: ERP and CRM consulting firm supporting mid-market organizations with cloud ERP implementations. Comparable as a regional Acumatica/SMB-focused implementation partner with professional services revenue model.
• BFO Solutions: Acumatica-focused VAR and ERP consultancy serving SMB/mid-market with implementation and managed services. Comparable business model as a boutique Acumatica partner targeting similar customer segments.
• I.B.I.S. Inc. Acumatica Gold-certified VAR offering ERP implementation, consulting, and custom development. Comparable as an Acumatica-focused partner serving SMB/mid-market with vertical specializations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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