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Selecting
Accounting Software |
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| 1. |
What are the
key issues which should be identified and addressed
before selecting accounting software for a business? |
| 2. |
What are the
five worst buying mistakes and how can you avoid them?
(You must order the free booklet on selecting accounting
software from SBT to answer this question) |
| 3. |
List some of
the benefits of upgrading to a new accounting system. |
| 4. |
What are the
average costs of implementing a new accounting software
program? (This answer can be derived by reviewing various
sites and comparing and contrasting the needs of a small
business, to a medium, or large business) |
| 5. |
Review three
customer success stories from the Macola web site and
describe the benefits they derived from switching to a
more sophisticated accounting program. |
| 6. |
Define "A
Balanced Scorecard" and explain how implementing one
can help individuals manage their business. |
| 7. |
Based on your
review of the Accountant's Home Page, which software
programs are most suitable (in your opinion) for a small,
medium, and large business? |
| 8. |
What impact has
Internet Commerce had on business in recent years? What
can software packages do to help companies conduct
business on-line? |
| 9. |
What do you see
for future developments in the accounting software
industry? Do you think that businesses that refuse to
convert to a modern accounting system or engage in
Internet Commerce will be able to compete with
computerized businesses in the future? |