Will the accounting software grow with your business? Find out if the software has modules you can add later if needed. A module that is commonly added after a business grows is for payroll accounting.
If modules cannot be added, does the software upgrade easily to a more capable version of the same accounting software? Or, does the software export to a data format such as CSV so it can be read by should you switch to another accounting software title later?
What accounting software does your bank support? Being able to download transactions from your bank saves a lot of time, so find out what accounting software your bank works with.
Online or desktop accounting software? Online accounting software is web-based software that runs securely through an Internet browser. Online accounting software is especially convenient for accessing accounting data and records from multiple computers.
Can access be restricted for some users? If more than one person will be using the accounting software, one individual may need full access to all functions, but others may only need access to data entry areas and not reports.
Does the accounting software come with a free trial? It is always best if you can try software before you buy it. To see how useful the software documentation is, click on Help in the free trial, then look for a user guide or tutorials.
