Modern accounting is unimaginable without programs for its implementation. A large number of counterparties of legal entities and state-owned enterprises require fixing in automated databases. After all, they greatly simplify the work of an accountant. With the advent of the ability to keep records with the help of programs, it became extremely clear that it was convenient and practical. The development of the latest software does not stand still. The information technology market is pleased to offer accounting programs for every taste.
Program selection
Many developers offer to use their accounting software. Users have long appreciated the benefits of automated documentation. And now every company needs its own tool for work. How to choose from all the variety exactly what will really be useful?
High-quality programs for accounting must fulfill many functions. First of all, these are the following operations:
- collection and registration of primary documents;
- carrying out calculations;
- analysis of legislative articles;
- drawing up a register of business transactions;
- filling all forms boo. reporting;
- work with the main liabilities and assets of the enterprise.
When choosing, you should rely on the needs of the organization. If this is a small or medium-sized business, an accountant with predefined settings and schemes that do not change will be enough for an accountant. For the best optimization of utilities in individual enterprises, it is recommended to pay attention to customizable versions.
Free software
The accounting reform program involves the use of various reporting methods by enterprises. In this regard, there is a need for several types of programs, depending on the form of organization of the legal entity. Free programs help to complete some accounting tasks. It must be understood that among them there is no comprehensive solution for the automation of all its areas. They are not universal. And created only for certain types of activities and tasks.
| Title | For what purposes is created | Benefits |
| "Taxpayer YUL" | For the preparation of accounting and tax reporting forms | Ability to save ready-made forms in XML format. Autofill, error detection. Ability to run several companies at once |
| Info-enterprise | Small business accounting (no more than 100 employees) | Change settings, update via the Internet reporting algorithms and forms |
| "Info accountant 10.2" | For ORN, STS and small enterprises | Warehouse and personnel records, payroll, lack of restrictions on the number of employees |
| "Accounting of calculations and cash" (initial version) | All companies and STS | Postings, reporting, analytical accounting cards |
| "Business Pack" | All companies | For registration of primary documentation |
| "Simplified" | Single tax calculation and jur. of persons | Automatic generation of tax returns, payment receipts at the bank, allows you to calculate tax at a rate of 6% and 15% |
Free accounting software can be very useful for solving certain problems (especially for tax reporting), and will also serve as an excellent assistant for small enterprises.
Paid Accounting Programs
Automation of accounting is carried out to increase the efficiency of employees and improve control over the financial and economic activities of the enterprise. Well-organized accounting, of course, has a positive effect on the management of the enterprise and its development. As a rule, the best integrated systems for maintaining it using software are paid licensed products.
The most common platforms used by accountants in Russia are:
- 1C.
- "Sail-Enterprise".
- Galaxy ERP.
- "BOSS".
This software has not only a wide range of actions, but also high-quality service, constant updating of databases. We will get acquainted with each of the programs in more detail.
System "1C Accounting"
The work program "Accounting 1C" is one of the most common methods of business automation in an enterprise of any orientation and form of organization. This is a universal way to organize the conduct of synthetic and analytical accounting for all existing sections. Among them:
- cash;
- assets (fixed assets, inventories, goods and materials, intangible assets);
- currency operations;
- settlements with debtors and creditors;
- production and sales accounting.
The program allows you to generate free reports for internal needs. Or create tax and financial statements according to established standards. Accounting in the 1C Accounting program cannot be evaluated without reference to a specific enterprise. But one cannot fail to note the stability of the software and continuous improvement.
The main advantages of "1C" include:
- The ability to automate all types of tax and accounting.
- Flexibility of the program under any conditions.
- Availability of versions providing accounting at all commercial and state enterprises.
- High performance.
- Timely updating of data in accordance with changes in legislation.
Among the shortcomings, the complexity of learning to work with 1C, finding errors and transferring data from other programs is highlighted.
Sail-Enterprise
In addition to the common "1C", other programs for accounting are also used. For example, Parus-Enterprise 7 is an excellent option for medium and large organizations of any orientation. A simple interface with a powerful system provides all the necessary functions.
The advantages of the system include:
- a single information and management space (from accounting and taxes to personnel);
- integration with Microsoft Excel;
- a large number of conductors for quick template development;
- extensive library.
“Sail-Enterprise 7” is a comprehensive program consisting of a set of modules, each of which is intended for automation of a certain accounting area.
Accounting Automation Programs: Galaxy ERP
The software allows you to organize work immediately according to several charts of accounts, and provide reports according to Russian and international standards. The main part of the program is the business operations module, which reflects data on all events that have occurred in this area. “Galaxy ERP” allows you to create all the necessary documentation that accompanies the amount of money and their movement. The program provides for the separate accounting of fixed assets and intangible assets.
Base tax accounting constantly updated and adjusted to changes in legislation, while editing reporting forms. Thanks to the system, you can generate and fill out any types of tax and accounting documents, as well as make the necessary calculations.
BOSS Accountant
The automated accounting system "Boss" has several configurations for maintaining documentation at enterprises of different directions. The bulk of users are large enterprises of trade and production."BOSS-Accountant" is equipped with all the necessary tools for conducting accounting and tax accounting, as well as reporting.
Conventionally, the product is divided into modules of financial and material accounting. A characteristic feature of the system is the convenience of fixing production costs. The program provides automatic direction indirect costs to the relevant costing objects. In a word, any programs for conducting accounting, if properly implemented, can improve the efficiency of the enterprise and its operations. One cannot fail to note the importance of accounting software for managerial needs: any required report form can be compiled on the basis of those already available in the database in a matter of minutes.
