Digitalization of accounting processes at small and medium-sized business enterprises

The article highlights and analyzes trends in the use of information systems in accounting. The main advantages of using software products in the work of accounting staff are revealed. Transformation of professional skills of an accountant requires from him today not only knowledge of accounting methods, but also the ability to quickly and fully master modern technologies for collecting, processing and exchanging information. The history of development and formation of information systems is investigated. The main reasons for the beginning of the use of software products in enterprises in order to simplify and optimize the accounting process in different areas of accounting are outlined. The essence of the concept of "digitalization" is revealed. The orientation of the company's development strategy on digitalization is a prerequisite for its effective work and increase competitiveness. The authors reviewed software solutions of domestic and foreign developers, as well as among them a number of those that can be used by small and medium enterprises to digitize and simplify accounting. Software products greatly facilitate the process of enterprises and their accounting. Information systems speed up the process of information processing, summarization and storage, which in turn reduces the workload of the specialist. Every accounting program is evolving and improving. Given the recent changes in the country, the market of information systems and technologies has increased many times by domestic developments, which, in turn, compete with foreign software products. The information systems market has become attractive for world-class companies that develop lightweight versions of their own programs, as well as adapt them to the needs of Ukrainian users.