10. Integration vs Native
Integration:
● Low cost of entry for limited requirements (i.e. Accounts Receivable)
● Sufficient for uni-directional or read-only sync
● High maintenance
● Only when replacing your accounting system is out of the question
Native:
● Full Accounting in a Grand Unified System
● Familiar Salesforce UI
● Highly customizable & extensible
● Easy to automate processes (i.e. Quote to Cash)
11. Accounting Seed & Chargent
● Accounting Seed
○ Eliminated double entry (fewer errors)
○ Business rules ensure accuracy in AR & AP
○ Credit
■ Manage: AR Days to Pay, Aging, High Balance
■ Enforce: Capabilities similar to a bank
● Chargent
○ One-time and recurring billing
○ Credit cards
○ ACH debit transactions (eChecks)