Kenneth Gonsalves wrote:
On 08-Mar-08, at 6:13 PM, jtd wrote:
I would like to know if there is any account software similar to Tally
According to those who know Tally is the worst possible software you could use to manage your accounting. Search for Saswata and KG's post on this list.
strangely enough Saswata has reemerged just in time for this round. As mentioned previously it is very easy to create a package far superior to Tally - the only thing we need is domain knowledge from a qualified CA, which we have not been able to get.
Hi Kenneth and everyone else in this debate.
We have done quiet a lot of work on accounting software from the time the last discussion took place. We have worked on 4 different software and implemented them in client offices.
We do not need to create a new software. We need to take the software that we are most comfortable with and write extensions to take care of Indian Accounting / Tax Laws.
We need to change only the voucher entry screens at critical location and the underlying code that writes the entry into ledgers. That is all. And in some cases, we need to make new reports (eg like for VAT) in the format specified by Govt of India. Its that simple. The existing software like TinyERP, WebERP and Adumpaire (fork of Compaire) have a fantastic core accounting features. We will be wasting our time in rewriting those codes.
If we do it, we can offer it to TinyERP as an extension which they will put into future codes, so it does not break every time they make a new version.
Anyone wanting help to do this part, I am available, if you can put the relevant software on my PC. Last time I tried it with Kenneth, I got caught in things like CSV and other things and never moved beyond step zero.
And if it helps, Rajeev RK and my firm have a JV that provides commercial support for Linux and we can provide a single point (paid ofcourse) support point for any such software that is made / modified and distributed.
Regards Saswata