If you are contemplating a comparison of accounting software you can use the following as a guide to the features to look for in each project accounting software package:
- Developer's years in business
- Operating System – should be robust for mission critical applications
- Market Focus – targeted to your industry?
- Hosting offered as alternative to Network?
- Version # – are you testing a brand new product or does it have a pedigree?
- Database supported
- Implementation Services – recommended/required/DIY
- Skeleton data included in basic installation?
- Average Implementation Period
- Support – List the services offered? Indicative cost/hour?
- Training – what are the options? Suggested Training Budget?
- Number of installations
- Customisation offered?
- Detailed feature list (key must have functions)
A tabular comparison of accounting software is a great start but should be supplemented with an indepth demonstration similar to that available on our Training page.
