All the programs provide the benefits of a database. Left on CompuServe, America Online, or Prodigy bulletin boards.ĭata Based.
InĪddition, help may be available by fax modem or in response to messages On-screen help and telephone support are provided for a fee. Provide on-screen hints that prompt users in completing tasks. Users through a sample company's transactions and three of the programs The programs provide on-screen tutorials that walk new With 8 MB RAM and a 424 MB hard drive with a 15" SVGA monitor. This review was conducted using a 486 66MHz DX2 microcomputer Comparative tables of major features are included asĮxhibits. In addition sample W-2s, 1099s,Ĭustomer statements, and vendor letters were printed.
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Viewed and printed including trial balances, financial statements, AĬomplete monthly accounting cycle was tested. Technical support was called and responses were prompt and helpful. Spontaneous guidance from on-screen prompts and context sensitive help. Nature of button bars, tool bars, and activity menus along with Transactions were easily completed because of the intuitive Transactions were entered byįollowing each manual's instructions, on-screen help menus and on-screen To determine how these programs operate and compare theirįeatures, four Windows-based accounting programs were tested usingĪctual client data for the fourth quarter of 1993. The choice depends upon user needs and sophistication.Īs microcomputers have become a commonplace staple for small businesses,Įasy to use Windows-based, off-the-shelf accounting programs have While all have some common characteristics, The author has reviewed four Windows-based software packages that can be Among others, PeachTree's program allows payroll calculation, tracking of inventory, project monitoring and report customization. since this package offers the most comprehensive range of features among the four packages reviewed. Business owners with large workforces, on the other hand, would be advised to use 'Peachtree Accounting for Windows' from Peachtree Software Inc. Business owners with a fairly broad knowledge of accounting, however, may find 'Profit' from Microsoft more appropriate for their needs. Two of these packages, 'Quickbooks Version 2.0 for Windows' from Intuit and 'DacEasy Instant Accounting for Windows' from DacEasy Inc., are adjudged to be particularly easy to use, in that even non-accountants should be able to make use of them. by Haas, Amy F.Ībstract- Four Windows-based software packages are evaluated with respect to their usefulness to small business users. Nov 1994 Windows-based small business accounting software.
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