1. The need to quickly gear up for growth. If your organization is in growth mode, heading toward profitability, opening new locations, expanding overseas or hiring more team members, you’ve probably been wondering whether your current accounting platform will be able to handle this growth. With this in mind, you’ve been considering a switch to a more robust solution and NetSuite is likely at or near the top of your list.  

2. Their current system is bogged down. Slow software running times and frequent crashes are common occurrences for companies that are outgrowing their basic software platforms. NetSuite is a robust, cloud-based business management platform that runs at optimal performance.  

3. Accountants are using too many workarounds. Accountants that use QuickBooks will often create workarounds to make the basic system function for their organizations.  Then, Excel spreadsheets are used to manually calculate accruals, amortization and depreciation. This not only increases the likelihood of data errors, but it also wastes time that could be put to better use on more important financial projects. With NetSuite, accountants have everything they need in a single system, with no need for any manual workarounds.  

4. The books take too long to close. If your company is still using manual data entry processes, it’s a problem taking too many days (or even weeks) to close the books every month. When your accounting team has to consolidate data from multiple sources to generate accurate financial statements, it holds up the month- end close process. NetSuite alleviates these issues by providing the automation and workflows needed to get the books closed on time, every time.  

5. And finally, you’re plagued by too many data errors. Errors can happen anytime someone searches for data and then has to manually input that information into yet another system. These errors translate into inaccurate financial statements, poor decision-making and other challenges. Data errors also create challenges when they come during audits, when auditors are actively looking for any discrepancies in your organization’s financial records. NetSuite provides the data validation, integrity checks, audit trail and real-time reporting that you need to significantly improve data quality. 

These are just some of the core challenges companies start to face as they outgrow their basic accounting systems. If you’re feeling any or all of these common pain points, BDO Digital will help you get the most out of NetSuite with its vast global network of industry and technology professionals. Achieve growth, scale and agility while uncovering efficiencies in your business that will help you maximize both the top and bottom line.