Once the software selection and purchase is made, the product must be installed and configured, and tested to meet the client's needs.  Master data files must be built or imported from other systems.  In addition, customizations to reports and screens may be required.

"Implementation" is the process configuring your accounting package to meet the needs of your business ...

Objectives

• Use of proven management techniques to oversee the system start-up.
• Freeing the client from the timely burden of system implementation.
• Asking the right questions at the right time.
• Assuring adequate hardware and network configurations.
• Optimizing the software's capabilities while minimizing data entry and processing requirements. 
• Doing it right the first time.