According to Michael Plonien, director of business development for Practitioners Publishing Co., companies offer a banquet of excuses for not training in technology, as reported in the January issue of The Practical Accountant. But the expense of training in a hurry, aside from lost time and production, includes the costs of last-minute courses and travel. Plonien also warned that accountants not fall for common misconceptions about technology training.
Software upgrades can require as much training as new software, for example.
Clerical staff also need more consistent tech training than partners or accountants.