Century 21 Accounting
ExploringAccounting Software
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Popular Programs
Automated Accounting ©South-Western Educational Publishing
QuickBooks ©Intuit Inc.
Peachtree ©Best Software SB, Inc.
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Common Features
• Accounting software automates– General ledger– Accounts payable– Accounts receivable– Payroll– Inventory– Bank reconciliation– Plant assets
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Special Features
– Minimum hardware requirements– Explorer feature for audit checks– Web browser feature for optional
activities and Internet use– Safeguards to protect template
files– Step-by-step instructions for
problems
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Sample Screens
Click a link to view a sample screen. Click to see a similar screen from another program.
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Application WindowCompany InformationChart of AccountsAccount MaintenanceJournal EntryReportsIncome Statement Balance SheetGraphBank Reconciliation
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Application Window
Automated Accounting
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Menu bar
Toolbar
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Application Window
Peachtree
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Menu bar Toolbar
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Application Window
QuickBooks
Menu bar
Toolbar
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Company Information
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Company Information
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Company Information
QuickBooks
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Chart of Accounts
Automated Accounting
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Chart of Accounts
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Chart of Accounts
QuickBooks
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Account Maintenance
Automated Accounting
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Account Maintenance
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Account Maintenance
QuickBooks
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Journal Entry
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Journal Entry
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Journal Entry
QuickBooks
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Reports
Automated Accounting
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Reports
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Reports
QuickBooks
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Income Statement
Automated Accounting
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Income Statement
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Income Statement
QuickBooks
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Balance Sheet
Automated Accounting
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Balance Sheet
Peachtree
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Balance Sheet
QuickBooks
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Graph
Automated Accounting
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Graph
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Graph
QuickBooks
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Bank Reconciliation
Automated Accounting
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Bank Reconciliation
Peachtree
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Bank Reconciliation
QuickBooks