Four signs your company is outgrowing its accounting software
Is your accounting software holding you back? Discover four telltale signs it’s time to upgrade. Learn how to spot inefficiencies, scale your finances, and boost your business growth with the right tools.
September 28, 2022
Is your accounting software struggling to keep up with your business growth? Discover the telltale signs it’s time to upgrade and how Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) can revolutionize your financial management.
The Growing Pains of Business Success
With growth comes great responsibility. As your company expands, you may find yourself:
- Hiring new talent
- Introducing more efficient internal processes
- Seeking innovative solutions to everyday tasks
For finance teams, it’s all of the above and more. While growth is exciting, change isn’t always easy. When it comes to your accounting software, acting fast is crucial to avoid potential pitfalls.
Why It’s Time to Move On from Your Accounting Software
Breaking up with long-time software isn’t easy. You’ve been through thick and thin together. But now, something better has come along – enter Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
What is ERP?
ERP is a cloud-based platform providing visibility into every aspect of your business. Unlike accounting software designed to manage one area, ERP integrates across multiple departments, including:
- Sales
- Financial reporting
- Inventory management
4 Tell-Tale Signs It’s Time to Upgrade to ERP
1. You’re Wasting Precious Time
Time is money! Traditional accounting software often requires:
- Manual data entry
- Time-consuming processes
- Higher risk of errors
As your business grows and transactions increase, ERP can:
- Remove administrative burdens
- Drive efficiency
- Free up time for strategic tasks
2. Your System is No Longer Compatible with Modern Times
In our tech-driven economy, employees need:
- User-friendly tools
- Convenient systems
- Reliable and efficient ways to complete daily tasks
ERP empowers employees by:
- Saving time, money, and stress
- Allowing remote work on various devices
- Freeing up time from redundant tasks
3. Lack of Visibility Across the Company
Growth means more:
- Customers
- Products
- Brands
- Revenue streams
Traditional accounting software stores information in spreadsheets, which:
- Requires manual updates
- Increases margin of error
ERP, on the other hand:
- Maintains real-time cost and adjustment tallies
- Provides access to historical reports for long-term analysis
- Offers snapshots of current budgets and cash flow
4. Your Current Software Can’t Scale with Your Business
As your company expands, you need a system that can:
- Handle increased data volume
- Provide advanced reporting capabilities
- Integrate with other business systems
ERP is designed to scale with your business, ensuring you’re never held back by your software.
The Bottom Line: Investing in Your Financial Future
While ERPs may have a higher initial cost, they’re proven to optimize several areas of business. Good news: Float now integrates with NetSuite to support companies transitioning from old accounting software to ERP.
Float also offers:
- Native two-way sync with QuickBooks Online and Xero
- Easy implementation of past spreadsheets and financials into your new ERP
Here at Float, our team is committed to helping you step into a brighter and smarter future with innovative features that support your ongoing growth. Book a demo with us today.
Float is Canada’s only all-in-one corporate cards, reimbursements, and bill pay platform that helps customers:
- Earn cashback on all categories and save on FX
- Generate 4% interest on funds held with Float
- Eliminate expense reports and receipt chasing
- Close the books 5x faster at the month-end
Want to learn how companies like Clutch, Neo, Knix, and 1,000s of other Canadian businesses on average save 7% of their monthly spend with Float? Get started with Float today by clicking the button below!
Want to learn more before singing up? Book a demo today to learn more about the product from our team!
Written by
All the resources
Industry Insights
What Bank of Canada Rate Cuts Mean for SMBs in 2025
Discover what a Bank of Canada rate cut is, why it happens, and how it affects Canadian SMBs. Plus, get
Read MoreIndustry Insights
Simplify Holiday Spending with Float
Year-end doesn't have to be stressful. With Float your business can make year-end a little less stressful and a little
Read MoreIndustry Insights
How US Policy Shifts Could Affect Your Business
Canadian SMBs are preparing for changes in US trade policy that could drive uncertainty in 2025. Is your business ready
Read More