subject: Does Your Accounting Software Meet The Test Of Time? [print this page] Accounting software products have been around for more than 30 years, but how are they evolving? There are products that are industry specific, and others that have expanded their original product to accommodate a wider range of business types. Most products now offer online support and training. The growth of the business industry means a need for indepth products.
If you are looking for one that provides training you will need to choose one that allows you to progress at your own pace, offers different levels of training based on your product knowledge and expertise, and one that you can get help with if you find yourself struggling.
So, which products have made it in the market long enough to have evolved along with technology both industry and technology wise? Obviously, you want one that can handle your business and one that is compatible with
ever-changing computer specifications.
Let's look at one such product:
MAS90 software was developed in the 80's for wholesale distribution companies by State of the Art, Inc. MAS refers to Master Accounting Series. Today, by developing and expanding the product to include a wide range of modules, it is now used by a large variety of other types of businesses, i.e., manufacturing, distribution, ecommerce, etc.
Another product on the market that has gained in popularity because of its diverse product offerings is ACT! Contact Management Software. It offers a very extensive online training program. In much the same way as a classroom is conducted,
ACT training online provides you with a virtual instructor that monitors your training sessions and is available to answer questions or provide help.
Computer Networking support is the responsibility of your company's IT professional, and is not offered by these products. However, software support is available by phone or email.
