Peachtree Complete Instructions
Introduction:
Peachtree software is an accounting system in which small businesses can manage
their books. Peachtree software takes a more difficult and complex process and
reconstructs it into a simple process that anyone can use. By following the instructions
provided, one will be able to set up their company in Peachtree, make their journal
entries, and view the financial statements that the software creates. It benefits any
company to use the Peachtree software because it provides accuracy that manual
bookkeeping cannot. The software ensures that proper journal entries are made and that
all accounts balance. The use of Peachtree requires basic computer skills; however, one
must be knowledgeable in accounting to make the proper journal entries.
Peachtree Action Buttons
Install
the Peachtree Accounting Software
1.
Run D:\Setup.exe.
After a couple of screens just click on OK or next.
2.
Select Setup Type:
Click on Standard
Select
Location: Program C:\Peachtree
Data:
C:\Peachtree
Click next
3.
Accounting folder:
Peachtree Accounting, Click Next
4.
Thank you screen on top, Copying program files on
bottom.
5.
Set-up Complete Screen. Put a check b “Yes I would like to start
Peachtree Acctg.”
6.
Click on finish.
Register Later. You have 10 times
to finish before registering. Click on
OK.
Create Your Company
Create New Company
Click on “Set up New
Company
1. Introduction
Screen: You will need
1. Company Name and
address
2. Chart of
Accounts- See Generic Data
3. Accounting
Method- Accrual
4. Posting Method –
Real Time
5. Accounting
Periods - 12
Click Next
Fill the Initial Data of your Company:
4. Chart of Accounts –
Click on radio dial “Build your Own Company”, Click next
1- Accounting
Method: Accrual, Next
2.
Posting Method:
Real Time, Next
3. Accounting Periods:
12 monthly accounting periods, Next
4.
Monthly Accounting Periods: Beginning 1st
Fiscal Year? July 2000???
5. Follow
the Set-up Checklist, Click Finish:
Creating Data Files
