The success of an accounting software implementation may depend as much on your choice of an independent local dealer or VAR as it does on the software vendor.
Accounting software is designed to work with a wide variety of industries.
However, each business has its own nuances, such as its own purchase order approval process, its own credit approval process, and a variety of forms. The VAR is expected to be an expert on the accounting package, and can make the necessary modifications to make it conform to the particular practices of your business. The customer's relationship with the VAR can get very close, according to Charles Chewning, president of Solutions, a Richmond, Virginia-based consultant on selecting an accounting software package. I want the VAR to know everything about me, first and foremost-They should be interested in me and my problems, rather than just trying to sell me a box. Specific custom features for your company are often necessary because businesses can differ so much in terms complexity.