So, you’ve decided to— maybe, possibly, perhaps, if it’s not
too painful—start thinking about reducing paper in your office and taking some
accounting processes electronic. It
certainly SOUNDS like a good idea! But,
on the other hand, it might be a hassle and so you move other projects ahead of
taking your accounting processes online. “Maybe in a few months,” you tell yourself, “Maybe after year end,” you
justify. “Maybe after this upgrade,” you
say, and, “Maybe after this audit.” Well
guess what—if you keep putting it off, you’ll only keep delaying the
benefits. Those audits and tax seasons
you’re waiting to pass you by will only come back around again, and there’s
nothing better you can do for yourself and your organization, than to implement
a tool which will make them easier the next go-round. Bullet-proof audit trails and seamless
processes are NOT going to make your job more difficult— I promise!
So, what’s the hold up? I know change is difficult. But,
rest assured, if you do nothing, noting to make your current processes better,
more efficient, and easier; you’re only making it more difficult on
yourself. Plus, when you figure that the
average first year ROI after implementing an electronic invoicing or online
payables solution is between 40-60%, it’s actually COSTING YOU MONEY NOT TO
MAKE THE SWITCH. You’re afraid
technology will replace you, you say? The
inability to adapt is the only thing that leads to extinction. Work smarter, not harder!