End-User/Consultant Manual Table of Contents
Workbook I - Software Selection Manual
Introduction
Chapter 1: Educate Yourself
- Introduction
- What is Accounting?
- What is Management?
- What is Management Accounting?
- What are Management Control Systems?
- Accounting and Management Control
- What is Automated Accounting?
- Who Should Consider Automation?
- How Has Accounting Software Evolved?
- Small Business Success
- Selecting Software for a Small Business
- Summary
Chapter 2: Define Your Objectives
- Introduction
- Business Success Factors
- What are Your Objectives?
- Summary
Chapter 3: Justify the Decision
- Introduction
- Recognize the Need to Change
- Assess Commitment to Change
- Assess Your Ability to Change
- Accept Reorganization as a Given
- Summary
Chapter 4: Organize Yourself for Success
- Introduction
- Identify all Critical Elements
- Develop Management Plan
- Form Project Team
- Develop Operational Plan
- Summary
Chapter 5: Preliminary Needs Definition
- Introduction
- Efficiency and Effectiveness
- Objectives and Strategies
- Basic Research
- Tactics
- Expand/Contract Requirements/Improvements Documents
- Finalize Critical (Differentiating) Requirements
- Project Management
- Commitment to the Process
- Summary
Chapter 6: Preliminary Analysis
- Introduction
- Objective
- Strategy
- Manual Selection
- High Level Analysis
- Summary
Chapter 7: Detailed Needs Definition
- Introduction
- Objective
- Strategy
- Expanding Your Needs Definition
- Summary
Chapter 8: Detailed Needs Analysis
- Introduction
- Objective
- Using the Analysis Program
- Summary
Chapter 9: Evaluate Finalists
- Introduction
- Preparation
- Evaluation Steps
- Score Keeping
- Evaluation Criteria
- The Final Choice
- Summary
Chapter 10: Request for Proposal
- Introduction
- Small Business Primer
- The Accounting Library
- RFP Elements
- Summary
Chapter 11: Installation and Implementation
- Introduction
- Before You Begin
- What's the Negative Side of the Coin?
- The Engagement Contract
- Installation and Implementation Planning
- Installation and Implementation
- Summary
Chapter 12: Conclusion
Workbook II - Improving Your Business
Introduction
Chapter 1: Improving Your Business
- Introduction
- Small Business Primer
- Improvement Types
- Change Management
- Process Improvement Steps
- Pre/Post Installation Decision
- Process Improvement - The Accounting Department
- Summary
Chapter 2: Changing Your Business
- Introduction
- Before We Begin
- Develop the Vision
- Develop the Plan
- Identify Critical Technical Changes
- Understand How People Might React
- Change Leaders
- Be Prepared for Roadblocks
- Develop an Effective Marketing Plan
- Develop and Test the Initial Plan
- Adjust the Plan
- Create an Atmosphere for Success
- Putting it all Together
- Summary
