Certification of ERP software: NF203 Computerized Accounting
PRESENTATION
NF203 certification enables software publishers to provide indisputable, impartial proof of the quality and conformity of their software.
Also a competitive advantage when bidding on tenders, it covers all of the following areas: purchasing, sales, inventory, fixed assets and accounting , and one or more functional areas can be certified.
Presentation of NF203 - Computerized accounting requirements.
NF Logiciel Comptabilité Informatisée (NF203 CI) relates to accounting software. software. It aims to guarantee, among other things, the reliability, security and traceability of accounting data to combat tax fraud and ensure software quality.
NF203 CI-certified software enables users to ensure that the software has certain minimum functionalities, such as management of accounting entries, management of third-party accounts, VAT management, fixed asset management, inventory management and the generation of various types of accounting documents (balances, journals, etc.), and therefore that the software complies with current tax regulations.
NF203 certification of your software will also enable you to prepare effectively for the entry into force of the e-invoicing reform, and ensure that your users can continue to pay their suppliers and be paid by their customers, thanks to the use of software that enables them to meet the expectations of the reform in terms of invoice generation, among other things.
In short, NF203 certification of your software is a guarantee of quality, since it attests that your software meets high quality and security criteria, and that it has undergone rigorous testing by an independent third-party organization. As a reminder, NF certification is recognized worldwide and inspires quality, confidence and security.
Electronic invoicing reform and dual NF203 & NF525 certification.
The aim of this dual certification is to prepare you for the implementation of the Electronic Invoicing Reform by complying with all the requirements of e-invoicing - thanks to NF203 - as well as those of e-reporting in terms of combating VAT fraud and transmitting data to the tax authorities - thanks to NF525.
The dematerialization of invoices has a number of objectives, not least of which is to enable companies to simplify their work and boost their competitiveness by lightening their administrative burden.
As a reminder, an electronic invoice is one that has been issued, transmitted and received in a structured electronic format that enables it to be processed automatically and electronically. Just like a conventional paper invoice, it must contain all the mandatory information required.
The reform is based on two main pillars: e-reporting and e-invoicing.
E-invoicing means sending invoice data only for business-to-business sales in France, via an information flow represented by a structured file.
E-reporting, on the other hand, involves sending data not to professionals, but to the authorities, for reporting purposes.
As the requirements of NF203 Commercial Management and NF525 are closely linked, dual certification means that audits can be pooled and requirements verified in common.
Other NF203 functional requirements.
NF203 is based on a common part dedicated to the quality and documentation requirements that software must meet. In addition to this common part, it is possible to obtain certification for additional requirements related to :
- Purchasing management.
- Fixed asset management.
- Stock management.
- Commercial management.
- Police book software.
- Digital safe software.
- User support software.
- Software for the pharmaceutical industry.
- Etc.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ERP certification: frequently asked questions.
INFOCERT is the French specialist in software certification.
Technical secretariat ofAFNOR Certification and inspection body, INFOCERT develops numerous NF marks, a guarantee of quality, safety and confidence, including the NF525 which provides a lasting competitive advantage.
INFOCERT has hundreds of certified partners all over the world, from world-renowned publishers to smaller companies with integrated IT departments.
This third-party verification will give you peace of mind when it comes to enforcing regulations, and protect you from potential sanctions. In particular, for NF525, in the event of tax audits being carried out on your customers' premises.
Certification of your software will enable you to improve your commercial visibility by benefiting from the reputation of the NF mark, as well as providing proof of the quality and excellence of your product, service, system, etc.
The dual certification NF203 partie Gestion Commerciale and NF525, will enable you to easily meet the requirements of the electronic invoicing reform in terms of invoice format, data processing, data exchange or data transmission to the tax authorities.
Dual certification is also the ideal way to justify the quality of your product and its compliance with the so-called "anti-VAT fraud" law, which will reassure your customers in the event of potential tax audits.
From September 1, 2026, and according to a precise roll-out schedule, all French companies will eventually be obliged to receive and issue invoices on or from a Public Billing Portal (PPF) or Partner Dematerialization Platforms (PDP).
This electronic invoicing reform represents a real fiscal upheaval, and that's why it's crucial to prepare for it in order to best anticipate the changes to come.
If you'd like to prepare youCSRlf for this, you'll find plenty of information in our special report, or you can take part in one of our dedicated training couCSRs. Please contact us to find out more.
To be certified is to be part of a process of transparency, improvement and continuous evolution of your software.
The duration of the process is linked to the time it will take you to bring your software into compliance with the specifications. This time can vary from 1 to several months, and a certificate of effective progress can be sent to you while your product is being brought into compliance.
The certification audit generally lasts two days.
THE BENEFITS OF CERTIFICATION
Why get your software certified?
+ Justify compliance
of its software and cover itself against potential penalties in the event of non-compliance with regulations.
+ Optimize practices and processes
through requirements linked to internal processes, user documentation, after-sales service, etc.
+ Open up to new markets
benefiting from recognized certifications that may be required for certain types of tender.
+ Benefit from recognition
of the NF mark, which inspires quality, confidence and safety, both in France and abroad.
+ Keep abreast of developments
and to have a product that is regularly updated thanks to the checks carried out during annual surveillance.
+ Improve the quality of your software
in response to quality requirements - notably stemming from ISO 9001 and ISO 25051 standards.
The certification rules drawn up by INFOCERT, in conjunction with AFNOR Certification, are recognized as references.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions on a training, labeling or certification project, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Quick links
- (+33) 1.40.17.04.05
- contact@infocert.org
Copyright © 2024 INFOCERT. All rights reserved.