How much does new accounting software cost?

When a company decides that it is time to upgrade from accounting software like Quickbooks, the first question is: “How much does it cost?” It’s not as easy as finding a price tag on the bottom of the box. There are many variables - ways you can save money, waste money, and lots of hidden costs to avoid – that all factor into your total project price. We publish the Great Plains software price list on our website but believe it or not, software is only a fraction of the total cost.

Over the past 26 years, the team at CAL Business Solutions has quoted and installed financial management software for hundreds of customers. And we find that most people who call us just don’t realize the costs involved – and that makes our job more difficult. Nobody likes to try to resuscitate someone suffering from sticker shock! So we created a detailed white paper designed to educate buyers and take the guesswork out of the cost of accounting software/ERP implementation projects.

This guide will help you learn exactly what you should expect (and demand) in your quote, 30 critical questions you must ask to avoid hidden costs and 16 ways to save money and avoid the mistakes other companies make. It also includes a few bonus sections: First Things First: What to Do Before the Quote, How to Pick the Right Software Partner, Why Do ERP Projects Go Over Budget? and an ERP Project Quote Worksheet.

We use Microsoft Dynamics GP as the example, but the principles discussed apply to almost all mid-market accounting software systems. For anyone considering an accounting software upgrade now or in the future – it is worth the read. And pass it along to your CFO. Download the PDF at www.calszone.com/30questions.