Most professionals, especially those with experience working for medium to large organizations, should have an answer for this. A response might include any of the following: Hyperion, Microsoft Dynamics GP or Oracle Enterprise MANAGER. For entry-level candidates, you might turn this into a discussion of accounting certifications and future TRAINING POSSIBILITIES. For example, ask which ERP systems they would like to master. Discussion of these tools, how the applicants LEARNED them and put them to work, and what applications your COMPANY uses will reveal how much, if any, training might be needed.

Most professionals, especially those with experience working for medium to large organizations, should have an answer for this. A response might include any of the following: Hyperion, Microsoft Dynamics GP or Oracle Enterprise Manager. For entry-level candidates, you might turn this into a discussion of accounting certifications and future training possibilities. For example, ask which ERP systems they would like to master. Discussion of these tools, how the applicants learned them and put them to work, and what applications your company uses will reveal how much, if any, training might be needed.