Remember when smartphones were considered fancy? When Facebook was still mostly college kids? When “the cloud” sounded like something you needed to check the weather for? Technology has changed quite a bit since then. So why are some businesses still handling accounting processes like it's 2006? We're looking at you, spreadsheet.

Let's be honest. Your accounting software should not require a PhD in “Where Did That Number Come From?” And yet, plenty of businesses are still relying on accounting systems that make everyday financial tasks harder than they need to be.

Most accounting teams didn't choose their careers because they enjoy copying data between systems or manually reconciling spreadsheets.

They chose accounting because they enjoy solving problems, analyzing information, and helping organizations make sound financial decisions. Automation helps make that possible.

Today's leaders need information that helps them make better decisions—not just document what has already happened. That's where a modern ERP system makes the difference.

When you first start a business, handling your own bookkeeping often seems like a smart way to save money. And at first, it may not seem too complicated. A few spreadsheets here. Some receipts there. Maybe a folder labeled “Important Tax Stuff” sitting somewhere on your desktop. What could possibly go wrong?