What will it cost to implement accounting software?
Because of all the variables, this is one of the most difficult questions that will require the most investigation and effort. The best approach is to develop a clear, frank communication with vendors and diligently work to ensure that all aspects of the financial system are covered. Accounting software licenses are just the beginning of the investment, don’t forget to include implementation costs (both consulting and any temporary employees that might be needed), training (both time and materials), hardware, networking infrastructure, support, maintenance, and software customizations. These costs need to be estimated not only for the primary software product, but also for any ancillary products that might be required. Most accounting software publishers require that you pay annual maintenance costs in order to receive support (which is a separate charge) for their product. Read the fine print on the maintenance agreement because maintenance costs are frequently calculated based upon t