Accounting Software Market by Type (Integrated, Standalone), Function (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Flow Management), Organization Size, Deployment, Industry - Global Forecast 2024-2030

Accounting Software Market by Type (Integrated, Standalone), Function (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Flow Management), Organization Size, Deployment, Industry - Global Forecast 2024-2030


The Accounting Software Market size was estimated at USD 11.63 billion in 2023 and expected to reach USD 12.81 billion in 2024, at a CAGR 9.83% to reach USD 22.43 billion by 2030.

Accounting software manages and records the financial transactions of an organization, including fixed asset, expense, and revenue management, and accounts receivable & payable, and reporting & analytics. The systematic recording of these financial transactions enables the production of financial statements, including balance sheets, cash flows, and income statements. The growing digitalization of financial operations and rising automation in accounting processes are resulting in increased deployment of accounting software in the end-use industries. In addition, the convenience in the use and accessibility is leading to the adoption of mobile and app-based accounting software. However, data privacy and security issues may impede the adoption of accounting software by the end-use sectors. Moreover, the advancements to assist accounts with cloud computing and the emergence of startups to provide efficiently managed financial operations are expected to create significant potential for the growth of the accounting software market worldwide.

Regional Insights

The accounting software market is substantially developing in the Americas due to the presence of major players, increasing use of advanced technologies, and government enforcement to comply with accounting standards. The rapid digitalization of the financial sectors, favorable government initiatives and investments for adopting digital solutions, and the growing need to manage financial operations efficiently are accelerating the deployment of account software in the APAC region. The massive presence of small, medium, and large-sized enterprises across emerging economies has expanded the scope of accounting software in the region. The favorable governmental initiatives for adopting digitized solutions in financial services and deploying e-invoice solutions across banking and financial sectors encourage the use of accounting software in the EMEA region. Additionally, the ongoing advancements and integration of breakthrough technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), are expected to encourage the adoption of accounting software by end-use industries worldwide.

Market Insights
  • Market Dynamics

    The market dynamics represent an ever-changing landscape of the Accounting Software Market by providing actionable insights into factors, including supply and demand levels. Accounting for these factors helps design strategies, make investments, and formulate developments to capitalize on future opportunities. In addition, these factors assist in avoiding potential pitfalls related to political, geographical, technical, social, and economic conditions, highlighting consumer behaviors and influencing manufacturing costs and purchasing decisions.
    • Market Drivers
      • Growing digitalization of financial operations across various end-use industries
      • Increasing trends of automation in accounting process
      • Rise in the adoption of mobile and app-based accounting software among enterprises
      • Market Restraints
        • Compatibility issues associated with accounting software
        • Market Opportunities
          • Ongoing technological advancements to assist accountants with cloud computing and AI capabilities
          • Increasing investments and the emergence of new startups
          • Market Challenges
            • Security issues related to personal and business financial data
            • Market Segmentation Analysis
              • Type: High adoption of integrated accounting software among organizations
              • Function: Significant use of accounting software in cash flow management
              • Organization Size: Proliferating demand for accounting software in the large businesses to manage their finance operations
              • Deployment: Penetration of cloud-based deployment model
              • Industry: Potential demand for accounting software in the business & finance sector to analyze and manage financial operations
              • Market Disruption Analysis
              • Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
              • Value Chain & Critical Path Analysis
              • Pricing Analysis
              • Technology Analysis
              • Patent Analysis
              • Trade Analysis
              • Regulatory Framework Analysis
              FPNV Positioning Matrix

              The FPNV positioning matrix is essential in evaluating the market positioning of the vendors in the Accounting Software Market. This matrix offers a comprehensive assessment of vendors, examining critical metrics related to business strategy and product satisfaction. This in-depth assessment empowers users to make well-informed decisions aligned with their requirements. Based on the evaluation, the vendors are then categorized into four distinct quadrants representing varying levels of success, namely Forefront (F), Pathfinder (P), Niche (N), or Vital (V).

              Market Share Analysis

              The market share analysis is a comprehensive tool that provides an insightful and in-depth assessment of the current state of vendors in the Accounting Software Market. By meticulously comparing and analyzing vendor contributions, companies are offered a greater understanding of their performance and the challenges they face when competing for market share. These contributions include overall revenue, customer base, and other vital metrics. Additionally, this analysis provides valuable insights into the competitive nature of the sector, including factors such as accumulation, fragmentation dominance, and amalgamation traits observed over the base year period studied. With these illustrative details, vendors can make more informed decisions and devise effective strategies to gain a competitive edge in the market.

              Recent Developments
              • Swoop and Sage Unveil Global Partnership to Revolutionize Business Funding and Cost-Savings Solutions

                Swoop Finance Ltd and Sage have announced a global partnership to assist businesses in accessing funding for their growth and success. This partnership offers a wide range of resources, including grants, loans, and equity investments, streamlining the application process for businesses. By combining Swoop's technology platform with Sage's globally recognized cloud-based accounting software, companies can easily and quickly access much-needed financial capital.

                Quadient Connects its Accounts Payable Solution to Sage 100 to Enhance and Streamline Invoice Processing.

                The integration between Quadient's Accounts Payable Solution and Sage 100 makes it easier than ever for businesses to manage their finances. This partnership gives customers the ability to streamline their accounts payable processes, improve efficiency and accuracy in their payments, reduce manual processing time, and access real-time business information. Through this link-up, businesses can benefit from improved visibility of financial data, increased compliance with regulations, and improved cash flow management. Quadient's Accounts Payable Solution is designed to help businesses better understand their finances, increase cost savings opportunities, and gain more control over their accounts payable process.

                Xero and Allinial Global Partner To Bring The Power Of Cloud Accounting To More Member Firms Globally.

                The accounting software market continues to grow, and Xero's recent partnership with Allinial Global illustrates the company's commitment to providing small businesses and accountants with innovative solutions. This strategic collaboration enables Xero to expand its presence in the United States, helping more accountants to use their cloud-based software to streamline their workflows. With this partnership, Xero is poised to offer its customers an even more comprehensive suite of services.
              Strategy Analysis & Recommendation

              The strategic analysis is essential for organizations seeking a solid foothold in the global marketplace. Companies are better positioned to make informed decisions that align with their long-term aspirations by thoroughly evaluating their current standing in the Accounting Software Market. This critical assessment involves a thorough analysis of the organization’s resources, capabilities, and overall performance to identify its core strengths and areas for improvement.

              Key Company Profiles

              The report delves into recent significant developments in the Accounting Software Market, highlighting leading vendors and their innovative profiles. These include AccountMate Software Corporation, Acumatica, Inc., Adyen, Asana, Inc., Automatic Data Processing, Inc, Bectran Inc., Dassault Systèmes SE, Deltek, Inc., Epicor Software Corporation, Fiserv, Inc., Focus Softnet Pvt Ltd, FreeAgent Central Ltd., FreshBooks, Genesys Cloud Services, Inc., Indy.fr SAS, Infor Inc., Intel Corporation, International Business Machines Corporation, Intuit Inc., Microsoft Corporation, MYOB Group Pty Ltd., Nutanix, Inc., Oracle Corporation, Paychex Inc., Priority Software Ltd., Quadient Group, Reckon Ltd., Saasu Pty Ltd., Salesforce, Inc., SAP SE, SAS N2JSoft, ServiceNow, Inc., Syspro Proprietary Ltd., Tally Solutions Private Limited, The MathWorks, Inc., The Sage Group PLC, Unit4 Business Software Limited, Xero Limited, Yonyou Network Technology Co. Ltd., Zeta Software, and Zoho Corporation Pvt. Ltd..

              Market Segmentation & Coverage

              This research report categorizes the Accounting Software Market to forecast the revenues and analyze trends in each of the following sub-markets:
              • Type
                • Integrated
                • Standalone
                • Function
                  • Accounts Payable
                  • Accounts Receivable
                  • Cash Flow Management
                  • Cost Management
                  • Reporting & KPIs
                  • Organization Size
                    • Large Enterprise
                    • Small & Medium Enterprise
                    • Deployment
                      • On-Cloud
                      • On-Premise
                      • Industry
                        • Aerospace & Defense
                        • Automotive & Transport
                        • Business & Finance
                        • Chemicals & Materials
                        • Consumer Goods & Services
                        • Energy & Natural Resources
                        • Food & Beverage
                        • Government & Public Sector
                        • Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
                        • Manufacturing & Construction
                        • Telecommunications & Computing
                        • Region
                          • Americas
                            • Argentina
                            • Brazil
                            • Canada
                            • Mexico
                            • United States
                              • California
                              • Florida
                              • Illinois
                              • New York
                              • Ohio
                              • Pennsylvania
                              • Texas
                              • Asia-Pacific
                                • Australia
                                • China
                                • India
                                • Indonesia
                                • Japan
                                • Malaysia
                                • Philippines
                                • Singapore
                                • South Korea
                                • Taiwan
                                • Thailand
                                • Vietnam
                                • Europe, Middle East & Africa
                                  • Denmark
                                  • Egypt
                                  • Finland
                                  • France
                                  • Germany
                                  • Israel
                                  • Italy
                                  • Netherlands
                                  • Nigeria
                                  • Norway
                                  • Poland
                                  • Qatar
                                  • Russia
                                  • Saudi Arabia
                                  • South Africa
                                  • Spain
                                  • Sweden
                                  • Switzerland
                                  • Turkey
                                  • United Arab Emirates
                                  • United Kingdom


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1. Preface
1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Segmentation & Coverage
1.3. Years Considered for the Study
1.4. Currency & Pricing
1.5. Language
1.6. Stakeholders
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Define: Research Objective
2.2. Determine: Research Design
2.3. Prepare: Research Instrument
2.4. Collect: Data Source
2.5. Analyze: Data Interpretation
2.6. Formulate: Data Verification
2.7. Publish: Research Report
2.8. Repeat: Report Update
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Overview
5. Market Insights
5.1. Market Dynamics
5.1.1. Drivers
5.1.1.1. Growing digitalization of financial operations across various end-use industries
5.1.1.2. Increasing trends of automation in accounting process
5.1.1.3. Rise in the adoption of mobile and app-based accounting software among enterprises
5.1.2. Restraints
5.1.2.1. Compatibility issues associated with accounting software
5.1.3. Opportunities
5.1.3.1. Ongoing technological advancements to assist accountants with cloud computing and AI capabilities
5.1.3.2. Increasing investments and the emergence of new startups
5.1.4. Challenges
5.1.4.1. Security issues related to personal and business financial data
5.2. Market Segmentation Analysis
5.2.1. Type: High adoption of integrated accounting software among organizations
5.2.2. Function: Significant use of accounting software in cash flow management
5.2.3. Organization Size: Proliferating demand for accounting software in the large businesses to manage their finance operations
5.2.4. Deployment: Penetration of cloud-based deployment model
5.2.5. Industry: Potential demand for accounting software in the business & finance sector to analyze and manage financial operations
5.3. Market Trend Analysis
5.3.1. Strong regional competition expands market potential in the American region.
5.3.2. Emerging digitization and constructive government actions expand market scope in APAC region
5.3.3. Supportive government initiatives and rise in adoption of digitalized financial solutions in the EMEA region
5.4. Cumulative Impact of Russia-Ukraine Conflict
5.5. Cumulative Impact of High Inflation
5.6. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
5.6.1. Threat of New Entrants
5.6.2. Threat of Substitutes
5.6.3. Bargaining Power of Customers
5.6.4. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
5.6.5. Industry Rivalry
5.7. Value Chain & Critical Path Analysis
5.8. Regulatory Framework Analysis
6. Accounting Software Market, by Type
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Integrated
6.3. Standalone
7. Accounting Software Market, by Function
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Accounts Payable
7.3. Accounts Receivable
7.4. Cash Flow Management
7.5. Cost Management
7.6. Reporting & KPIs
8. Accounting Software Market, by Organization Size
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Large Enterprise
8.3. Small & Medium Enterprise
9. Accounting Software Market, by Deployment
9.1. Introduction
9.2. On-Cloud
9.3. On-Premise
10. Accounting Software Market, by Industry
10.1. Introduction
10.2. Aerospace & Defense
10.3. Automotive & Transport
10.4. Business & Finance
10.5. Chemicals & Materials
10.6. Consumer Goods & Services
10.7. Energy & Natural Resources
10.8. Food & Beverage
10.9. Government & Public Sector
10.10. Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
10.11. Manufacturing & Construction
10.12. Telecommunications & Computing
11. Americas Accounting Software Market
11.1. Introduction
11.2. Argentina
11.3. Brazil
11.4. Canada
11.5. Mexico
11.6. United States
12. Asia-Pacific Accounting Software Market
12.1. Introduction
12.2. Australia
12.3. China
12.4. India
12.5. Indonesia
12.6. Japan
12.7. Malaysia
12.8. Philippines
12.9. Singapore
12.10. South Korea
12.11. Taiwan
12.12. Thailand
12.13. Vietnam
13. Europe, Middle East & Africa Accounting Software Market
13.1. Introduction
13.2. Denmark
13.3. Egypt
13.4. Finland
13.5. France
13.6. Germany
13.7. Israel
13.8. Italy
13.9. Netherlands
13.10. Nigeria
13.11. Norway
13.12. Poland
13.13. Qatar
13.14. Russia
13.15. Saudi Arabia
13.16. South Africa
13.17. Spain
13.18. Sweden
13.19. Switzerland
13.20. Turkey
13.21. United Arab Emirates
13.22. United Kingdom
14. Competitive Landscape
14.1. Market Share Analysis, 2023
14.2. FPNV Positioning Matrix, 2023
14.3. Competitive Scenario Analysis
14.3.1. Swoop and Sage Unveil Global Partnership to Revolutionize Business Funding and Cost-Savings Solutions
14.3.2. Quadient Connects its Accounts Payable Solution to Sage 100 to Enhance and Streamline Invoice Processing.
14.3.3. Xero and Allinial Global Partner To Bring The Power Of Cloud Accounting To More Member Firms Globally.
14.3.4. Enventa Strengthens ERP Offering With The Acquisition Of Bookkeeping Provider Syska.
14.3.5. Epicor Acquires Cloud-Based Financial Planning and Analysis Provider DSPanel.
14.3.6. ERP Company Focus Softnet Launches New Cloud-Based Accounting Software, Focuslyte, For Small And Medium Enterprises.
14.3.7. Quadient Announces New Accounts Payable Automation Cloud Solution Integration with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central.
14.3.8. Intuit QuickBooks Unveils New Innovations that Support Accountants and Drive Business Success at QuickBooks Connect.
14.3.9. Intuit Acquires SeedFi to Bolster Credit Karma Solution.
14.3.10. FreshBooks Secures Up to USD 100 Million Debt Facility to Support Global Growth.
14.3.11. SurePayroll and FreshBooks Integrate Services to Simplify Payroll and Accounting Responsibilities.
14.3.12. Tesorio Raises USD 17 Million Series B To Change The Way B2b Businesses Manage Accounts Receivables.
14.3.13. Sage Group Acquires Futrli for Cash Flow Management.
14.3.14. American Express Teams Up with Versapay to Create a More Efficient Accounts Receivable Experience for Suppliers and Buyers.
14.3.15. Stripe Expands Its Revenue And Finance Automation Suite To Help Ambitious Companies Modernize Their Finance Stacks.
14.3.16. Gaviti Raises USD 9 Million in Series A After Helping Clients Collect USD 6.2 Billion in Account Receivables in 2021.
14.3.17. Bectran Inc Awarded TRUSTe Privacy Certification Seal, Demonstrating Commitment to International Data Protection.
15. Competitive Portfolio
15.1. Key Company Profiles
15.2. Key Product Portfolio

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