Peachtree Made Easy [Paperback]

John V. Hedtke (Conductor)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0072125071 | ISBN-13: 978-0072125078 | Edition: 5

-- No Competition. This combined tutorial and reference book is the Only consumer-level book out there for Peachtree software users.
-- Special editorial features include:

Putting IT To Work textboxes provide real-world applications of Peachtree features that examine step in detail and analyze their results too.

"Ten Tips For..." are chapter summaries that highlight important features and business principles that have been discussed.

Award-winning author and software expert, John Hedtke, is back again to add coverage of version 7 features and make the book even better than before!

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Learn Peachtree the Made Easy Way!

Peachtree offers a dynamic and easy-to-understand approach for all accounting functions. Expert authors John Hedtke and Connie Brenden provide real-world techniques for mastering accounting mattes such as general ledgers, journals, payrolls, purchase orders, and fixed asset data. Plus, step-by-step "Putting it to Work" sections show you how to streamline your work while offering valuable timesaving advice. This book is your complete guide to managing finances, reducing downtime and, most important, saving money!

With expert advice, real-world examples, and in-depth explanations, Peachtree made easy helps you save time and money!

• Understand daily accounting functions with tutorials and references that show you how to install and configure Peachtree Accounting for Windows
• Create customized reports, set up general ledgers, and build up your business accounting information
• Manage your accounts payable transactions and purchase orders
• Set up payrolls--enter and track employee information, calculate federal, state, and local taxes, and create quarter-to-date and year-to-date reports
• Organize time and billing information to increase accuracy in tracking hours
• Update and maintain inventory records through Peachtree's automated inventory tracking feature
• Learn to backup data quickly and easily with the new Backup Wizard
• Track job costs by job, phase, and cost code
• Add and dispose of fixed asset data and generate fixed asset management reports

Inside! Money-saving coupons for Peachtree services and support from leading third-party vendors.

About the Author

John Hedtke is the award-winning author of 16 books, including five books on Peachtree Accounting software. He is also a software expert with more than 20 years of experience, and he is a regular contributor to various computer magazines. Connie Brenden has been a technical writer in the high-tech industry for the past 9 years. She currently works in the telecommuncations industry, and is on the board of the Puget Sound Chapter Society for Technical Communcation.

Product Details

• Paperback: 556 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies; 5 edition (March 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072125071
• ISBN-13: 978-0072125078
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,741,526 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #83 in Books > Computers & Technology > Microsoft > Spreadsheets

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