With the massive change in technology, we have experienced marvellous growth in the accounting industry over the past few years. Businesses are facing challenges to keep up with these changes. Foreseeing these problems and solving them is important so as to stay on top of the competitive market. Here are some of the most common challenges that businesses face in accounting:

Advancement in Technology

Massive technology changes resulting from cloud technology, machine learning, and Artificial Intelligence pose the biggest challenge in the industry. The transition to modern technology is a struggle as

The cash flow statement is a very important tool for a business entity, utilized to measure the inflows of cash from operations and investments against the cash outlays. It should not be confused with an income statement. The income statement uses accrual accounting to measure income and expenses as they are incurred, not as they are paid. The income statement measures profitability, while the cash flow statement assesses an organization’s liquidity. These are often very different measures. An entity may be very profitable and still be in the unenviable position

Nothing is more important for a business than having a strong accounting department and function. Unfortunately, accounting regulations have continued to make this role more challenging. For many, a better option would be to automate the accounting function as much as possible as automation provides a number of different benefits.

Accuracy

One advantage of using an automated accounting system is that it will lead to a higher level of accuracy than more traditional accounting methods. Nothing is more important than having a current and accurate financial picture for your company. Having an

Accounting practice involves the day to day gathering and recording of financial activities of a business. Technology evolution has presented opportunities for efficient modern accounting practices. They include:

Use modern technology to store and manage financial activities

Use up-to-date software to record and store financial activities rather than doing it manually to avoid loss of data. You can also save time and reduce costs by emailing your client’s invoices rather than printing and mailing.

Ensure your financial information is always accessible

Modern business activities can be done anywhere and at any time. This is

In today’s business world, many companies are choosing to outsource internal processes and departments to third party specialty companies. Why should you outsource? Outsourcing saves time, resources and money. It also allows employees and management to focus solely on company’s development and income generation. Business owners most often choose to outsource departments which do not handle core business functions.

Information Technology is a common area where businesses decide that outsourcing is a better decision than maintaining an internal department. This can be one of the most expensive facets of a business

Setting the price for your goods and services can be tricky; you want to offer a price that is profitable, but still competitive. And the truth is, most small businesses don’t have a single, set price for their product. The final price is negotiable, depending on what the customer is willing to pay and the business value of the sale.

When negotiating a price, or when a business grows enough to have salespeople who will negotiate on your behalf, the difference between a margin and a markup becomes critical. For small

Planning is one of the fundamental necessities of human endeavour, especially in the business world. To make your organization successful, you must have clear ideas concerning its overall purpose and capacities, the business environment, including the market, and the goals you wish to achieve. Without a clear written statement outlining concrete goals, the company’s direction and purpose remain unclear, so how can your degree of success be measured and evaluated?

Your business plan should state the organizational-legal structure, describe the target market, offer a description of the products offered, and