They may be able to re-use existing hardware and software, or they may need to buy new, a choice which may be linked with their business policies and the capabilities of their existing hardware and software. Simply using converters to show euro amounts on receipts and invoices will not be sufficient. An essential precondition to a successful changeover is that the staff are properly trained, especially where systems are being run in parallel. Managers should talk now to their accountant, auditor, software supplier and bank about what they propose to do and ensure that advice will be available if needed. There is likely to be a real problem over obtaining accounting and IT advice and having access to banking services towards the end of 2001, and it is likely to become more expensive.
Early preparation is therefore necessary.
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