Software Technology Behind Computer Accounting

The main problems of data centric and open source project are large number of developers and changes of core framework. Model-View-Control (MVC) design pattern significantly improved the development and adjustments of complex projects. Entity framework as a Model layer in MVC architecture has simplified communication with the database. How often are the new technologies used and whether they have potentials for designing more efficient Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system that will be more suited to accountants?

Authors:

• M. Župan
• V. Budimir

Keywords:

• Accounting
• Enterprise Resource Planning
• Model- View-Control
• Object Role Modeling
• Open Source

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