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  Bob Green, CPA.CITP, CGMA |   Free |   AICPA |   Jan 2015 |   11 min |   CGMA.org

Bob Green, CPA.CITP, CGMA, discusses accounting and ERP systems as well as differences between the two. Bob also provides information on other types of systems, for example CRM and SFA.

Topics covered:
  • Management accounting: Technical: Accounting information systems: Accounting applications, Foundational

6 Comments/Reflections

Toh Goh

Toh Goh Nov 2023

Can see the need of ERP in my former company's needs vs the current accounting system need, both very different and industry fit vs a system used is very important
Stuart Smith

Stuart Smith Dec 2022

Very high level view of the differences between basic accounting software and ERP systems and the various different additional tools to explore individual areas such as CRM, SLA etc
Gianni Platia

Gianni Platia Mar 2021

A good high-level view of accounting systems & ERP platforms.  Basic accounting systems & related modules are clearly sufficient for small scale companies, ERP being utilized more for organizations which focus on more complex manufacturing processes & service based operations (managing materials, WIP, distribution etc).

A follow-up deep-dive of ERP would be useful. 
Bipin Hathi

Bipin Hathi Jun 2018

Good overview providing examples of what is the difference between an accounting system and ERP. Understanding the many attributes of an ERP system is helpful as these systems are sophisticated and can provide important information depending on the type of business concerned.
Rho Ackerman

Rho Ackerman Mar 2015

Good overview of information systems.