What Is Software Testing

If you could take a few moments and reflect on the last tax season, you would remember that it was quite taxing. With all the stress, panic and chaos around you, could you get the best out of your accounting software, did it crash intermittently and most important have you yet figured out how it works?

An easy to use software accounting package makes all the difference between a chaotic tax season and a peaceful one. If you feel that you need to struggle to get the required reports, track the income and expenses, it is time you looked forward to an easy to use accounting software.

Although considerations of money and investment do arise, it is necessary to take this decision based on the man-hours you could save and eventual net savings that this investment could result in. After a lot of consideration and research, we are ready to recommend a few good accounting software packages that are easy to use and do not burn a hole in your pockets.

Accounting Software packages are highly affordable and are best suited for businesses that have annual turnovers right from $50,000 onwards.

QuickBooks from Intuit takes the cake in this segment. Starting around $100 for the basic version, this accounting software could cost up to $400 for a multi-user version. Intuit also offers an online version at $20 a month.

Peachtree from Sage is also a very widely used accounting software and ranges in price from $100 to $1000 for various versions. Easy to use and very flexible, Peachtree allows you to customize your reports and charts exactly the way you like them to be.

FundEZ by E-Z Development Corporation is a trifle more expensive at $1000, this accounting software package is intended for non-profit organizations allowing tracking for restricted funds and supporting relevant non-profit specific reporting.

Fund ware by Kintera is a pricier option but includes a lot of functionality for projects, grants, contracts and investments. Fund ware is best suited for mid level non-profit organizations.

Dynamics by Microsoft (formally Great Plains, Soloman, and Navision) priced $5000 to $1000 is another very robust and widely used accounting software suited to mid sized businesses.

Mas90 by Sage is targeted more towards the manufacturing sector integrating sales order and goods tracking systems. With the price tag $10,000 to $30,000 for the licensing fee, this is a very good option for high end manufacturing industries.

As with any software, it is best to follow your requirements and test the software before making a decision. All the above accounting software packages are easy to use, however, the complexities can also be easily learned through the manufacturer's training programs.