How do business owners and bookkeepers prepare for digital transformation?
The major transformation taking place in the accounting and bookkeeping industry has made it easy for business owners be it small, medium or enterprise to collaborate and streamline processes. Paperwork becomes less burdensome as everyone can gain access to information without worrying about location. It is, without a doubt, an era where workers are no longer chained to their desk. Now that accounting and bookkeeping system has become more advanced, business owners need to keep up by embracing digitalisation. Although the changes offered by modern technology bring convenience in the workplace, it cannot be denied that many people still shy away from these changes.
Should business owners fear these changes?
It might seem intimidating to dive into the pool of digitalisation if you have long been holding on to traditional bookkeeping system. Even when everyone is slowly moving to the cloud technology, you need to take gradual steps. As a business owner, you need to be aware how these changes are going to impact your day to day transactions.
The most common misconception about digital transformation is that businesses are required to go 100% digital. Automation and technology are meant to assist you so you can streamline bookkeeping and accounting processes. This way, you can devote your time to other tasks that may require your attention. Going digital does not necessarily mean you are going to change the entire business process. You will simply eliminate time-consuming tasks and reduce human interaction to minimise errors.
What is it like to automate bookkeeping processes?
If you have a pile of receipts sitting in your drawer for years, retrieving them can be a tedious job. A detailed record of your business transactions can be achieved when you automate bookkeeping processes. Aside from simplifying the process, you will no longer have to dedicate a large chunk of your time searching for receipts. You and your bookkeeper will be on the same page as cloud technology allows you to access information any time, any where and from any device.
Bookkeepers need to consider a skill upgrade to keep up with modern technology. It is rapidly changing and everyone involved in the business must have the ability to cope with the changes. Bookkeepers should get familiar with cloud technology. Instead of being intimidated by it, bookkeepers must learn to embrace it because it provides absolute benefit especially when it comes to providing long-term benefits.
Aside from accountants and bookkeepers, business owners must also see to it that employees are given substantial training. The only reason employees are reluctant to adapt changes is when they are not familiar with new technology. Everyone can go down the rabbit hole when they are in an unfamiliar territory. As they say, learning is a continuous process. Let this be an opportunity for you and your employees to grow with modern technology.
