About Accounting Software
Accounting software (also accounting systems, bookkeeping, business software, enterprise resource planning (ERP), financials) is software that records and processes accounting transactions.
There are many types of accounting software applications on the market today. Some applications are intended to perform accounting functions for large corporate organizations. Others are meant for personal use. Still other applications fall somewhere in between, performing functions suited to small businesses, as well as those suited to the average person. Available software ranges from the very simple to the very complex, with much variation in price as well.
Accounting software modules include general ledger, accounts payable (A/P), accounts receivable (A/R), payroll, inventory, billing, purchase orders and sales orders. Many accounting software systems also offer distribution software and manufacturing software functions. Accounting information systems streamline your business processes, improve efficiency and accuracy and make transactions manageable.