Choosing a Consultant - Top 5 things to consider

What are the criteria you would look for in a consultant to assist you in implementing your accounting system in the shortest time possible?

Here are 5 points you might want to consider

1.Do not base you decision on lowest prices quoted. You need a system consultant not just to install your system. You will need to contact the consultant for assistance, support, updates, enhancement, add-on modules, training, advice, and troubleshooting.

If your consultant does not earn enough to last the long haul, he may be out of business, and you may not have a consultant to consult in the future.

2.Ensure that your consultant has sufficient experience in installing the system. Has the consultant implemented the software for similar companies (similar in size, and similar in business nature). Check out customer references if necessary.

3.Has the consultant undergone training and certification by vendor. For example, MYOB Software requires all their professional partners undergo a certification assessment annualy, and only those who meet the minimum passing marks will be allowed to display the logo on the marketing collateral.



MYOB Professional Partner logo


4.Assess the consultant’s ethics and professionalism. The better consultants generally do not talk poorly of their competition, they do not pressure you into a decision, and the dealings appear to be above board.

5.The consultants should be able to grasp and understand your business, your needs, and your goals so that he can assist you and your team mates become self sufficent after the end of the training.