Some business accounting software is designed for specific business types. It will include features that are specific to that industry.
The choice of whether to purchase an industry-specific application or a general-purpose application is often very difficult. Concerns over a custom-built application or one designed for a specific industry include:
- Smaller development team
- Increased risk of vendor business failing
- Reduced availability of support
This can be weighed up against:
- Less requirement for customization
- Reduced implementation costs
- Reduced end-user training time and costs
Some important types of vertical accounting software are:
- Banking
- Construction
- Medical
- Nonprofit
- Point of Sale (Retail)
- Daycare accounting (or Child care management software)