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Accountancy Software for Ac-countants - a Quick Guide

Yes, you did read the headline correctly. It’s true - this is a quite to accountancy software for accountants, as it’s also true that it’s actually needed.

You see, despite what one may assume, accountants also need some good, sound advice about what to look for in accountancy software.

Who’d have thought it, hey? But it is true, and so so without further ado, here’s some tips on finding the best accountancy software for accountants.

**What should accountants look for in accountancy software?**Okay, let’s make one assumption first and foremost. If you are an accountant, you are very likely to have a shortlist of accountancy soft-ware already drawn up. You have checked the technical requirements, and the shortlist of candidates covers all your accountancy needs.

However, finding the right accountancy software for accountants is far more than just accountancy-specific technical requirements, as we’ll show below.

Here are five criteria that you should apply when you’re whittling down that short-list of accountancy software.

Free evaluationSoftware is expensive, and accountancy software is certainly no exception. Rather than the plunge, only to find out the software package you’ve purchased is unsuitable, why not try a risk-free evaluation first?

By taking out a free evaluation, there is no risk to your business (or your pocket) as it’s often only when uses an accountancy software package does one truly know if it’s a good fit or not.

Terrific, customer-centric supportMake no mistake, even the most IT-proficient accountants need technical help with accountancy software. Whether it’s how to do the things you need to, or just how to function better, you will definitely benefit from having great support.

Your business and accountancy practice be reassured that excellent customer service and support is available when you need it.

Easy to use softwareAny idea what the biggest problem with accountancy software for accountants is? Knowing where to start once you’ve purchased and installed it.

Who wants to read manuals, watch videos or look up on Google rather than get on with it really?

Suppose instead, your accountancy software was that intuitive, that you could start immediately and know exactly what to do?

Avoid hidden costs and priceOne problem with enterprise and business software is when fees and additional charges are applied for more users or business growth. Who really wants to be hampered by additional costs due to being a successful enterprise

Why not look for accountancy software for accountants that offers a promise to avoid price, so you can control your costs whilst your business grows?

Protection against price risesToo many software companies today rely on surge pricing, i.e. when their business model hits a glitch, they raise the prices massively. Even successful companies, as well as under-performing companies, often bill their customers by sudden, shocking and excessive price rises that are tantamount to blackmail.

Why spend all your time learning and training to use accountancy software and then be held to ransom when your provider refuses to keep reasonable charging structures?

Avoid this by looking for accountancy software with low, fixed prices and that way you can factor in and forecast prices rises for the future in line with your budget.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Albert Moris .