Acumatica Software

After 15 years of implementing and using SAP at a large Aerospace company, Acumatica is a breath of fresh air. The short story is the product is capable of handling all of the business requirement we have thrown at it without customization. Compromises to existing business processes have been minor and in most cases the new processes have incorporated required discipline that was lacking in the past

Pros

easy to understand, common sense approach to most screens and processes

Cons

Canned reporting could be deeper out of the box

Advice to Others

Find or hire a well rounded, cross-disciplined associate to drive the implementation. The software is very capable, like all systems, it takes a little time to understand and train others on the new tool/process.

Being able to easily modify and customize Acumatica, and very friendly customer support. I think it gives me the best value for money

Pros

User End Customizable
Variety of ISVs

Likes Best

Cloud based, seems to be very versatile, lots of patches/updates. Vendor knows what's wrong with their products and actively work to fix it.

Likes Least

Seems unstable at times, a bit pricy especially on the support end. No direct support unless you have a tech very familiar with sql server.

Recommendations

It's good for a growing business. Evaluate your processes thoroughly to make this software more efficient. Finding a good implementation company is just as important as the Acumatica software itself.

Likes Best

The accounting software is very easy to use and has tremendous flexibility.

Likes Least

The accounting software has a short history to look back to.

Recommendations

evaluate software based on the company's unique needs

Likes Best

Access data anytime from any device anywhere around the world via an internet connection with a consistent real-time visibility. All users can access and input data into a centralized data store which puts consistent updated information at everyone’s fingertips instantly.
the flexibility: Easily scale resources up or down as needed without making a major investment decision. Cloud ERP software will remain current with automatic updates as part of your Cloud ERP service contract making it easier to take advantage of new capabilities.
More Responsive Service and Support: Cloud vendors provide more detailed information to Cloud ERP users at every service level and are more motivated to provide the best customer support.
Faster Time-to-Solution Value: When using public cloud models, businesses don’t have to buy and deploy infrastructure which allows them to be up and running with their Cloud ERP system much more quickly.
Minimized Financial Risks: Reduce upfront capital spending on technology infrastructure and the option of subscription software licensing thus further minimizing financial output and risk.
Economies of Skill: Vendors deploy, manage and run Cloud ERP solutions so businesses don’t have to, therefore allowing them to focus more on employee success, optimal business growth and bottom line profit initiatives.
Easy adoption and the user frendly, the seamless integration between the erp and microsoft office 365 and the workflows.
easy to customize without needed to have deep technical knolwledge to do the customization, the cost effectiveness of the ERP allowing us to increase the profitability, in addition the fact that maintennance of the database is easier, and the inclusion of CRM with the ERP accessing a unique database. Integration with PowerBi, and Financial reporting.

The software price is not based on the number of users. and the posibility to grow with the software. easy consolidation between companies with differents multi-currencies and multi-languages. Worldwide access.

Likes Least

there is just not much i can say about dislike, due to any issues that i have with the system, the system was able to complete all the process without customization.

Recommendations

the integration with the microsoft techology, and project accounting process, excellent inventory management and Document Management. Import tools that are really easy to use, and the workflow and automation processs without need to have great technical skills.
The reporting capabilities and customizations, best cloud erp, in addition to the security level provided by users and by field.

Likes Best

It's a combination of rich, clever functionality combined with ease of access using the latest technology and a vendor with ambitious plans.

Likes Least

Nothing really, it is missing very little and what it does have I can't fault. The inter entity module is limited to companies that share the same currency and fiscal calendar. However, that is going to be remedied in Version 6.

Recommendations

A lot is said about the fact that it is cloud-based and that it can be deployed on premise. Little is said about functionality. We were surprised by the superior features compared to other ERP's. The other big plus is that you have CRM and ERP in one place. It saves time and money and makes it very productive when you add the workflow features. Other cloud applications have the technology, but the functionality is rather thin.

Likes Best

Acumatica provides sound accounting practices and business processes in an up-to-date cloud platform.

Likes Least

Acumatica continues to release new versions, but they are looking better and better with each new release.

Recommendations

Compare getting a Trial Balance out of Acumatica with say Intacct. Basic accounting items we may take for granted as accountants, but not all systems produce the basics. Acumatica has the basics and then some advanced features like Deferred Revenue, Contracts and even Time entry and Expense reporting, all of which are part of the core Accounting features, not extra as in other systems. The Acumatica Project Accounting module is comprehensive and allows us to do time and materials, fixed bid or WIP projects which span multiple years.