Are software developers cheap or expensive? That’s important because developing custom software for your accounting system depends in part on how much such labor will cost. To find out, access government statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistic’s Occupational Outlook Handbook at www.bls.gov/ooh. Select the category “Business and Financial.” What is the current median pay for “accountants and auditors?” How does this pay compare to that of software developers (whose pay you can also find on this site)?