Do you need mobility in your business around data entry and reporting?.Does your bookkeeper or external accountant have a preference?.Do you have an existing system and what is it?.Who is going to drive the system and what experience/skills do they have?.What business goals you have (an exit, growth, status quo etc)?.The standard consultant and right answer is always “it depends”. We get contacted a lot about what is the best accounting / bookkeeping software to use in Australian businesses.