Include what an off-the shelf accounting software package should offer, as far as options for management reports, CAFR creation, auditor reports, budget creation and management.
Go into the current off the shelf accounting software packages being used in the USA government and list the features and benefits. Find info on what the software company sees as their target market. Is it customizable, who is using presently, cost (if available), provide some product literature in PDF?
Get references from the vendors, and users review of what they like or not.
What are the minimum hardware configurations, Windows compatibility, where to install local or ‘in the cloud? Security and backup. Add-ons. How many people can use the software? What is the most popular accounting software used by the government in the USA. Do they use Quickbooks or Excel?
