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Finance software selection kit

Choose accounting, ERP, close, payables or expense software with a requirements list, weighted scoring, total cost of ownership and a demo script that makes vendors show you real work.

Finance teams and practices
Free
Files
5, Excel and Word
Last checked
October 2026

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What a good selection needsDocument in the pack
Requirements agreed before demos
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Selection workbookOver 100 requirements by module
A fair comparison of up to five vendors
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Weighted scoringWarns if weights don't total 100%
The full cost
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Cost of ownershipOver 3 or 5 years, including your own time
Comparable answers from vendors
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Request for information
Demos that show real work
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Demo script
Honest references
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Reference call questions
A ready team before you sign
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Implementation readiness checklist

Who it's for

Finance teams and accounting practices choosing new finance software.

Last checked

Checked in October 2026.