Software selection

The IT Faculty has published several guides and reports for its members and subscribers that may help in selecting the right software solution. 

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ICAEW Accreditation Scheme - software

This provides information - including detailed evaluation reports against standard questionnaires - of products that have been accredited under the Institute's scheme. Software suppliers pay fees for inclusion in the scheme and for the evaluation, which has to be carried out by an independent reviewer.

Softworld Accounting and Finance

This is an annual exhibition organised by VNU Exhibitions Europe, at which most of the major suppliers of accounting and finance software will be present. There are opportunities to see the products demonstrated, and in addition there is a programme of seminars.

AccountingWEB Software Lab Tests

This is a series of reports, written by David Carter for AccountingWEB, each of which gives a detailed review of a "mid-range" accounting system. Access to these reports is now free of charge, but AccountingWEB require registration on their site.