When Will We Have Accounting Automation?

The accounting and bookkeeping world has progressed so much throughout history. For instance, the last innovation in accounting was the creation of double-entry bookkeeping. That was over 500 years ago! Now, it’s the age of automation, and accounting automation is one of the forefront industries.

Accounting automation focuses on the entire accounting lifecycle, not just one part of financial management. As a result, the entire accounting process, the capturing, manipulating, and interpreting of transactional data, is done by software, with less dependence on manual transactional entries by people.

In this blog, we highlight the different types of automation. Also, we’ll answer the question, when will we have accounting automation?

Accounting Automation Today

In Accounting Today, Therese Tucker describes robotic process automation (RPA) as a system to manage transactional data flowing from a myriad of information technology (IT) systems and applications.

• RPA reduces the time spent performing repetitive tasks. In other words, it links them to data analytics and artificial intelligence to perform other work.
• To clarify, these technologies mostly automate high-volume, repeatable tasks, and mimic human actions.
• These can be IT process automation (ITPA) and robotic process automation (RPA).
• Therefore, this opens up the possibility that machines have the potential to augment (and perhaps replace) the work of humans in tasks.

Today, at several large companies like NBCUniversal, accounting automation is fully underway in the finance department. In fact, automation already assists accountants and financiers in their analysis of the company. The automation is mostly deployed in cash applications and invoice creation for international orders to cash. Bob Kurpershoek, Director of Finance at NBCUniversal says: “The volume is high, and the process is quite standardized. A combination of these two makes the return on investment of putting a robot in place very positive.”

It’s Time to Prepare Now

Today, companies are lining up to get their hands on new technologies that will impact their bottom dollar. Capgemini, a global leader in consulting, technology services, and digital transformation, labeled automating the back office as one of the quick wins to automation. A quick win means it’s not only easy to implement, but also has a high benefit upside.

For example, based on a survey of more than 400 business owners by Acountex and CPATrendlines, IT budgets are up from 75 percent. In summary, these companies are spending their money on audit and risk support, sales tax, and accounting software systems.

When Will Accounting Be Automated?

Software like Accounting Seed is leading the way in delivering accurate, streamlined financial management and access to real-time data to make better decisions faster. But, does this eliminate the human factor? In addition, will accountants be replaced by robots? The answer is, not at all. Automated accounting software simply helps businesses and financial professionals to do their job more efficiently. When users automate repetitive accounting processes, it gives accountants the freedom to focus on being the critical advisors that help steer the organization to new heights. 

Accounting Automation and Connectivity 

Accounting Seed is powered by Salesforce. This means that our product works seamlessly with the Salesforce platform. In fact, with 400 reviews, Accounting Seed is the top-rated accounting solution on the Salesforce AppExchange. Our users are able to integrate with the Salesforce CRM. This gives Accounting Seed the power to connect to any of Salesforce’s Ready Apps. Most importantly, this enables our product to seamlessly draw data from any type of business solution your company may need with our easy click, no-code integration. 

Conclusion

In conclusion, when you look at the money spending habits of leading companies in 2019, it’s apparent that the best way to go about preparing your company for the future is to invest in accounting automation. Automated financial management is becoming more and more prominent as a way for companies to enhance their strategic positioning.  

Take a look at the big picture. Through faster, more in-depth accounting you empower your entire organization. 

Accounting Seed helps your business reach new heights through the use of our innovative, transformative software. Whether it’s the power of our flexible API, the capability of our automated reporting feature, or the instant access to our cloud-based software, we want our users to realize the benefits of working with an automated accounting solution.