Second time lucky
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Many companies who buy accounting software for the first time end up acquiring systems that turn out to be unsuited to their needs. Some even end up with systems that are simply unusable. Deception on the part of the salesperson hawking the software is often to blame for these faulty purchases. However, many purchasers are equally to blame since they often fail to adequately check out a system's capabilities. Steps that companies can take to ensure that they select appropriate accounting software would include making a checklist of requirements, asking a staff accountant to carefully evaluate a system's capabilities, and consulting a specialist firm that provides advice on packaged software selection. Companies could also reduce the possibility of error by restricting their purchases to accounting packages that are recognized market leaders such as Multisoft and Pegasus.
Publication Name: Accountancy
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0001-4664
Year: 1992
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Being there
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The potential of video communication technology has been recognised for years, but reality has lagged behind the fantasy, until now. The technology has been proved to be economically viable, but failed to catch on, and now that the internet has become so popular, economists are predicting the rise of video-conferencing.
Publication Name: Accountancy
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0001-4664
Year: 2001
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Porn goes public
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The worldwide legal pornography industry is worth $56 billion, with just 2% of trade handled online in 2000. The online business is growing, although there are difficulties in obtaining finance from corporate groups. Issues concerning the online pornography industry are discussed.
Publication Name: Accountancy
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0001-4664
Year: 2000
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