Mobile accounting apps aim to make routine tasks and challenges with accounting as simple as possible for users. For example, an invoice can be created in just a few steps, as soon as the data for layout, customer information, and job function are saved. In addition, most accounting apps have a function that lets you send invoices via email or as a letter to the recipient, saving you a trip to the post office.
Many general accounting tasks are greatly simplified using accounting apps, including writing of invoices, order confirmations, delivery notes, and payment reminders. These can be automated in-app.
Further benefits of accounting apps include the following, among others:
- Segmentation of suppliers and customers, including a search-and-filter function
- Digitisation of receipts using a smartphone camera
- Easy integration of shop and payment systems
- Centralised overview of all income and expenses
- Data export to a chosen format
Accounting apps are usually associated with web applications, that is, they are often mobile versions of web-based software. That means many accounting tools exist for use on both desktop and mobile devices. There are also downloadable accounting tools, but ever more businesses choose cloud-based solutions for unlimited storage of files. Depending on your technology set-up, display size or system requirements you may prefer a mobile app over installable software. A central user account usually provides access to all available software versions of the app. That means you can use your accounting software on your smartphone or tablet after registering on your device of choice.