Chapter 5
Working with Accounting Software
IN THIS CHAPTER
Understanding why accounting software is key
Putting software through its paces with some curly questions
Getting started with minimum pain, maximum gain
Ensuring your precious accounting data is safe
At some point when you’re learning how to drive, you’re going to have to choose a car. In the same way, when you’re figuring out how to do your books, sooner or later you’re going to have to decide what software you’re going to use.
In this chapter, I explain why accounting software is so critical to keeping business finances in order. I also explain the pros and cons of working in the cloud, and how being able to work online is key to being productive and flexible.
I also explain how to make sure you choose software that matches the job in hand, how to get your accounting system up and running, and how to look after your accounting data.
Getting into Gear
For most of us, starting a business venture represents a new beginning, not to mention some degree of personal risk. If this is where you are with your business, you need ...
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