Quick Books vs. Peachtree Software Comparison

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Quick Books vs. PeachtreeSoftware Comparison

• Mary Beth Nelson

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QuickBooks

• The best all-around small-business accounting
  program for the PC.
• Covers almost every accounting task in the book.
• Companies can integrate the program with almost
  any application

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Peachtree

• Peachtree has the most Net smarts.
• It offers tight integration between your desktop
  accounting and your online store.
• Its the best choice for Web-minded small
  businesses.

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QuickBooks Pros

• Forms are clear-cut, easy to follow, and almost
  always customizable to some extent.
• Installing QuickBooks takes less than 10 minutes.
• Accounting departments will find everything they
  need to track their companies finances.

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Peachtree Pros

• Peachtree doesnt hit you with splashy interface
  tricks.
• Easy to navigate.
• Peachtree has plenty of Web sizzle, but it hasnt
  neglected small-business accounting.

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QuickBooks Cons

• Costs are more than Peachtrees costs.
• For bargain hunters and e-commerce types,
  Peachtree is a better buy.
• It looks a little outdated in Windows XP.

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Peachtree Cons

• Installation and Configuration are tougher than
  QuickBooks.
• When installing it doesnt give you enough
  assistance in making important decisions, such as
  whether to use the cash or accrual accounting
  method.
• Peachtree scatters windows across the screen as
  you open major modules.