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  • March 2, 2005 at 12:36 pm #2176796

    Accounting Software Packages

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    by ronschmidt · about 17 years, 2 months ago

    I have been charged with the task of migrating our
    in-house developed Mainframe General Ledger and Accounts Payable systems to an Intel/Microsoft OS/Client-Server based platform. I intend to migrate the Accounts Receivable system at a later date. I am currently reviewing PEACHTREE ACCOUNTING and GREAT PLAINS ACCOUNTING packages. Could anyone give me the pros and cons of each package, your recommendations on which is the best value for the money and the easiest to use, and if there are any other packages out there that are a better selection.
    Thank you in advance for your help.

    Ron Schmidt
    TRIMFOOT CO.
    ronschmidt@trimfoot.com

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    • March 2, 2005 at 2:54 pm #3330034

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      by jaqui · about 17 years, 2 months ago

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      http://www.accpac.com/products/finance/

      one of the best accounting systems available

    • March 2, 2005 at 4:22 pm #3331711

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      by dustyd · about 17 years, 2 months ago

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      Well, Ron you have been charged with a daunting task. I can’t speak of Peachtree or Great Plains, but have used MAS90/200 for the past 5 years. Selection of an accounting package should not rest solely with a sysadmin, but also have input from the controller or equivalent.

      Check out BestSoftware.com for some comparisons between packages. There are so many more than what you are looking at that may be more easily migrated. Each package has its own strengths and weaknesses, but here is the blurb on MAS200>

      Recommended by more CPAs than any other business management application in its class, MAS 90 offers a broad selection of feature-rich solutions, including accounting, financial reporting, distribution, manufacturing and e-business management. The software is widely recognized for its ease of use and its ability to empower customers with insightful information.

      Of course, most modules can be purchased separately and added later if needed.

      Good luck with your purchase.

    • March 2, 2005 at 9:34 pm #3331638

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      by oz_media · about 17 years, 2 months ago

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      I don’t mind Great Plains but it has had it’s compatibility and stability issues in older versions.

      I main deploy Samco Power Accounting which is a spin off off Real World Accounting.

      As for the MAS suites or MAPICS software, it is VERY robust but designed mainly for use in manufacturing companies, tracking manufacturing processes, materials and all other costs and inventory centrally as a complete ERP solution. May be a little more than you need in your case.

      Peachtree, it sits alongside Great Plains,on about an even keel. For an office over 150 users I would recommend Great Plains over Peachtree though, just for sake of reduced form customixation.

    • March 8, 2005 at 11:59 am #3352511

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      by pierrejamme · about 17 years, 2 months ago

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      Ron:
      we have used MAS90 for seven or more years in our four locations. Very Powerful if you need all the modules. We use AP, AR, BR, GL, IM, PO, PR, SO, JC, Custom Office, Visual Integrator, Crystal Reportss 8.5 etc. Have WO and BM but haven’t used yet.
      Maintenance and Support is top notch, but expensive.

    • March 10, 2005 at 11:35 am #3331979

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      by sleepless in wa · about 17 years, 2 months ago

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      You may want to consider looking at MAS90 (2-10 users) or MAS200 (10+)

    • March 24, 2005 at 9:30 am #3249918

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      by ronschmidt · about 17 years, 1 month ago

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