To the issue of automation of inventory accounting

Adoption of the administrative decision is impossible without reliable information on the conditions of innovative economy. Accounting is the main information base upon development of administrative decisions therefore a larger number of organizations automates accounting. The variety of accounting software makes it necessary to conduct a comparative analysis of software for the optimal choice. Specifications for the activities of certain organizations should be considered by that. The structure of the market of modern accounting software products of Russia is analyzed in this paper. The opinion of experts in this area is studied. Automation of accounting of material and production stocks is studied with the use of the most popular accounting software products of the Russian Federation. Advantages and shortcomings of the considered accounting programs on the subject are revealed. Introducing of automation in accounting of material and production stocks considerably simplifies the work of accountants, excludes errors in accounting and allows to optimize activity of the organization in all aspects. At the same time software products can't replace experts. Selection and training of personnel also influence the efficiency of automation of accounting. The conducted researches have allowed to reveal the priority directions of improvement of systems of automation of accounting. The results of the analysis can be used by experts and heads of the organizations while making the choice of accounting automation programs. The article has an orientation character while working on the making pats of educational programs for students in Economics. It provides updating of contents and structure of disciplines on accounting automation.