Why would I need to customise my accounting system?
In some cases products purchased "off the shelf" will not have all the features your company requires or maybe the standard system does not perform in exactly the way you would expect. Another important reason is that by customising your system you may substantially improve productivity and cut costs. Integrating with other systems is an example of a customisation that would fall into this category.
It is important that you select an accounting system that is able to be customised. Sage Accpac is such a system.
What types of customisation are there?
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Customised
reports and forms. |
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Customised
screens. |
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Optional
fields. |
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Add-on
modules. |
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Interface
with other systems such as point of sale, production, banking,
billing/customer systems. |
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Processing
changes or modifications. |
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Macros. |
What pricing options are available?
There are three primary aspects of performing any customisation:
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Specifying the customisation and determining what
resources and time is required. |
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Performing
the customisation. |
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Testing,
gaining user acceptance and going live. |
In the case where the firm performing the customisation is also contracted to define the specifications, it may be possible to obtain a fixed price quote. Otherwise charges will be based on the amount of time spent performing the customisation. Industry rates are in the $100-120 per hour for shorter term engagements but can be as low as $80 per hour for longer projects.
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How do I select a firm to perform the customisation?
Search the web and examine software journals to select a list of firms. Short list the firms based on experience and knowledge of you particular customisation. It is important that the firm has worked with your accounting system. The right firm will be one that is able to develop a good understanding of your business, is able to synthesise large amounts of information and liaise closely with your companies staff - both users and the IT department.
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Considerations:
Click here to visit Visionetix Software, a company that has had significant experience modifying and customising Sage Accpac Accounting Systems. Check out the website for reference sites and software products that have been developed. Call 1800 88 00 69 to call from anywhere in Australia to speak to software engineer about your challenges.
Use the links above to discover more or visit Provida for sales or Visionetix
Software for customisation and visit our Internet Partners here.
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