Next let’s look at programs that are exclusively cloud based like Xero and Sa asu. Both have a multitude of add-on features like job costing, inventory and point of sale and the monthly subscription fee is based on the level of functionality you require. The beauty of these programs is as your business grows you can add the features you require but being double entry accounting programs you will need some accounting knowledge or training to use these programs. Being cloud based, your accountant can have access to your data in real time and you always have access to the latest version of the software.