Accounting Power vs. SAP S/4HANA Cloud

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Accounting Power
Score 8.2 out of 10
N/A
Accounting Power is an accounting system sold to professional accountants, that aims to enable users to control every aspect of an accounting practice and can overcome the challenges imposed by accounting systems that are sold directly to clients. in addition, Accounting Power includes capabilities for write-up and trial balance work and tools to create customizable financials, along with A/P, A/R, job costing, and inventory. Users can manage clients…N/A
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Score 8.4 out of 10
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SAP S/4HANA Cloud is a modular cloud ERP software designed for every business need – powered by AI and analytics. SAP S/4HANA Cloud enables users to run mission-critical operations in real time from anywhere, introduce new business models in an industry, and expand globally. It can be deployed either on premise, in the cloud, or in a hybrid combination for quicker time-to-value.
$0
per month FUE users*
Pricing
Accounting PowerSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Editions & Modules
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SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Custom Pricing
per month FUE users*
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Accounting PowerSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
Additional Details* FUE = Full user equivalent, which allows flexible customer choice among: 1 Advanced user, 3 Core-users, or 30 self-service users per FUE. Minimum purchase is 35 FUEs.
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Community Pulse
Accounting PowerSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Top Pros

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Top Cons

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Features
Accounting PowerSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
Accounting Power
4.0
1 Ratings
55% below category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
7.3
363 Ratings
1% above category average
API for custom integration4.01 Ratings7.3348 Ratings
Plug-ins00 Ratings7.2319 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
Accounting Power
9.5
1 Ratings
17% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
8.3
418 Ratings
2% above category average
Single sign-on capability10.01 Ratings8.5391 Ratings
Role-based user permissions9.01 Ratings8.0411 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Accounting Power
8.0
1 Ratings
5% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
7.4
422 Ratings
6% above category average
Dashboards7.01 Ratings7.2392 Ratings
Custom reports9.01 Ratings7.3389 Ratings
Standard reports00 Ratings7.6416 Ratings
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Product A and Product B
Accounting Power
8.5
1 Ratings
14% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
8.3
417 Ratings
8% above category average
Accounts payable9.01 Ratings8.1415 Ratings
Accounts receivable9.01 Ratings8.0397 Ratings
Cash management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Bank reconciliation10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Expense management9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Multi-division support6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Journals and Reconciliations8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Standardized Processes9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Accounting Power
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Ratings
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
7.7
249 Ratings
7% above category average
Pay calculation00 Ratings7.4209 Ratings
Benefit plan administration00 Ratings7.3212 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings7.4210 Ratings
Inventory Management
Comparison of Inventory Management features of Product A and Product B
Accounting Power
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SAP S/4HANA Cloud
7.9
362 Ratings
1% above category average
Inventory tracking00 Ratings8.2353 Ratings
Automatic reordering00 Ratings7.8308 Ratings
Location management00 Ratings7.0297 Ratings
Order Management
Comparison of Order Management features of Product A and Product B
Accounting Power
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Ratings
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
8.0
378 Ratings
3% above category average
Pricing00 Ratings7.9358 Ratings
Order entry00 Ratings8.5367 Ratings
Credit card processing00 Ratings7.423 Ratings
Cost of goods sold00 Ratings8.1347 Ratings
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Accounting PowerSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Small Businesses
QuickBooks Self-Employed
QuickBooks Self-Employed
Score 9.1 out of 10
Acumatica
Acumatica
Score 8.7 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Accounting Seed
Accounting Seed
Score 8.3 out of 10
Infor VISUAL
Infor VISUAL
Score 7.2 out of 10
Enterprises
Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP
Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP
Score 8.1 out of 10
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Score 7.5 out of 10
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User Ratings
Accounting PowerSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(1 ratings)
8.5
(479 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(1 ratings)
8.9
(9 ratings)
Usability
10.0
(1 ratings)
8.1
(372 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
7.0
(1 ratings)
8.4
(75 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
8.0
(1 ratings)
7.3
(4 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
6.0
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(1 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
6.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Accounting PowerSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
AccountantsWorld
Retail, professional services, non-manufacturing, or non-inventory-based clients are a great fit.
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SAP
SAP S/4HANA Cloud leverages an in-memory database, allowing for real-time data processing and analytics. This enables organizations to make informed decisions based on up-to-the-minute information S/4HANA Cloud integrates various business modules, including finance, procurement, sales, manufacturing, and supply chain. This integration facilitates seamless data flow across different functional areas
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Pros
AccountantsWorld
  • Simple layout
  • Logical menu and format
  • Flexibility in designing reports
  • Department/location accounting
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SAP
  • Complete production cycle, right from planning to final product manufacturing.
  • Keeping all documents in one place, with ability to upload important stuff against the particular entries.
  • Maintain trail of any changes made to data, validations at the right places and methodological working of each process
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Cons
AccountantsWorld
  • CPA firm's client interface for delivery of bills to pay
  • Better ACH payment options for bill payment
  • Additional layer of department/location allocation
  • Invoicing option in mobile app
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SAP
  • The complex integration we have with ERPs make it difficult to move or upgrade to SAP S4 HANA. Reimplementing all integrations and not impact business is a challenge
  • Requires a lot of tedious testing so that no role or function is impacted
  • Very time consuming to implement or upgrade. For large corporations it would take years to slowly migrate to S4HANA
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Likelihood to Renew
AccountantsWorld
I do not see a good alternative in the market
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SAP
The cost of SAP as an ERP is quite high and the switching costs associated with ERP systems are even higher. That being said moving from one ERP to another only happens once in a great while for large organizations. Those switching costs include retraining, IT hardware requirements, outside consultants and more
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Usability
AccountantsWorld
It provides everything one needs for accounting services and then some at a price point that makes it very affordable.
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SAP
Modern User Interface:
The system features a contemporary and visually appealing interface, promoting a more engaging user experience.
Role-Based Access:
Users access role-specific dashboards and functionalities, ensuring a personalized experience tailored to their responsibilities.
Intuitive Navigation:
Streamlined menus and navigation paths contribute to an intuitive user experience, reducing the learning curve for new users.
Responsive Design:
The platform is designed to be responsive across various devices, allowing users to access information and perform tasks on desktops, tablets, or mobile devices
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Support Rating
AccountantsWorld
Needs some work. Support staff seem to be computer people, not accountants or users of the system. Their answers sometimes seem short and computer-based. Not answered in a way that says, "I have thought through this and here is what I see to do."
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SAP
The technical support received by the ITT design teams and OS implementation team has been very useful in ensuring that the SAP ERP is well-tailored to our company's specific needs and operations. This coupled with the training materials, business process maps, and concept demos (sand-box demos) makes adoption easy on end-users.
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Implementation Rating
AccountantsWorld
Seek out others who have done it and learn from them.
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SAP
Implementation was as expected. We had minor issues with our Z* transactions, but nothing special. Some tables were extended and needed regeneration. Overall satisfactions is good.
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Alternatives Considered
AccountantsWorld
I find Accounting Power to have more flexibility, power, and reporting capability than QuickBooks Online with a simpler interface.
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SAP
In our quest for an ERP solution, we evaluated alternatives such as Oracle ERP Cloud and Microsoft Dynamics 365. However, SAP S/4HANA Cloud's reputation for advanced analytics, scalability, and seamless integration with other SAP solutions made it the natural choice for our organization's digital journey.
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Return on Investment
AccountantsWorld
  • Allowed for standardized processes
  • Improved efficiency in disbursement processing
  • Bank feed is easily broken
  • ACH payment options are not well established
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SAP
  • Cost Savings and Lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO):
  • While the initial implementation costs might be significant, the centralized data management and automation features can lead to cost savings over time. This might be achieved through reduced manual labor, better inventory control, optimized procurement processes, and streamlined operations, resulting in a lower TCO.
  • Better Visibility and Compliance:
  • The system's ability to offer comprehensive data visibility can enhance compliance efforts, mitigating risks and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. This can lead to reduced fines or penalties related to non-compliance issues.
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ScreenShots

Accounting Power Screenshots

Screenshot of Accounting Power HomepageScreenshot of Bill managementScreenshot of CAS DashboardScreenshot of CFO DashboardScreenshot of Pertinent Print FinancialsScreenshot of Trial balance worksheet

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Screenshots

Screenshot of the Order to Cash Dashboard - For the management of the order-to-cash process more efficiently across revenue streams and business models - including sales of physical and digital goods, services, subscriptions, projects, and bundles.Screenshot of Sales Management Overview - Helps ensure sales reps meet their goals with an overview of orders and key sales performance metrics, with status tracking for each order in real time for the early detection of potential issues.Screenshot of Purchasing Spend Dashboard - For weighing various aspects of purchasing spend through quick access to clear, complete, and real-time data, with less risk, and without opening different reports and transactions.Screenshot of Operational Supplier Evaluation - Provides a transparent overview of suppliers. Users can approve the most reliable vendors and get the right mix to serve business needs while reducing risk.Screenshot of Inventory Management - Provides visibility to manage supply chains, to mitigate risk, avoid unnecessary costs, maximize efficiency, and fulfill customer orders on time.Screenshot of Inventory Processing - Enables real-time supply chain visibility and provides meaningful metrics, with customizable dashboards and reports that display real-time inventory that track the status of inbound and outbound deliveries.