1. REVIEWS - Sage Peachtree Complete Accounting
2011 [OLD VERSION]
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Product Feature
Reduce fraud risk with PA-DSS credit cardq
processing compliance; Electronic bill payment
through Sage Peachtree Bill Pay;
Create marketing flyers and newsletters withq
Microsoft Word integration; Flexible reporting with
Microsoft Excel integration
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Product Description
Sage Peachtree Complete Accounting 2011 helps you work more easily and efficiently with robust core
accounting and added features like job costing, time and billing, in-depth inventory capabilities, and analysis
tools. Its multi-user option* helps improve productivity while providing screen-level security and a clear audit
trail. Save time with simplified dashboards, management centers, integration with Microsoft Excel *, and
comparative budgeting. The Internal Accounting Review* helps you track errors and deter fraud. Available with
more than 100 customizable business reports and financial statements. Achieve better business results through
accurate accounting and business controls with Sage Peachtree Complete Accounting 2011. Read more
Product Description
Sage Peachtree Complete Accounting 2011 helps you work more easily and efficiently with robust core
accounting and added features like job costing, time and billing, in-depth inventory capabilities, and analysis
tools. Its multi-user option* helps improve productivity while providing screen-level security and a clear audit
trail. Save time with simplified dashboards, management centers, integration with Microsoft Excel*, and
comparative budgeting. The Internal Accounting Review* helps you track errors and deter fraud. Available with
more than 100 customizable business reports and financial statements. Achieve better business results through
accurate accounting and business controls with Sage Peachtree Complete Accounting 2011.
Additional Product Features
Business Status Center Dashboard
Manage depreciation for up to 200 fixed assets*
Streamlined service billing
Job status indicators
Enhanced assemblies reporting
Support for Terminal Services*
Create and track shipping with UPS integration*

2. Who's It For?
Sage Peachtree Complete Accounting 2011 is designed for owners and managers of service- or
product-oriented small businesses who need robust accounting functionality plus in-depth analysis. It offers
user-friendly tools, multiple Help options, and advanced capabilities, including 100+ customizable business
reports, time and billing, job costing, advanced inventory, and audit trails. Sage Peachtree Complete
Accounting 2011 makes it easy to upgrade your accounting system to meet the needs of your expanding
business. It has a multi-user option* for improved productivity.
Sage Peachtree Complete Accounting 2011 enables fast start-up, check writing, invoicing, purchasing, bank
reconciliation, project tracking, in-depth inventory, payroll*, time and billing, audit trails, screen-level security,
and more. It’s ideal for people who want to achieve better business results through accurate accounting and
business controls. All first-time Sage Peachtree customers receive 30 days of free support*, 30 days of free
online training*, and a no-risk, 60-day, money-back guarantee, which guarantees satisfaction or refund of
purchase price less any rebates paid. In the event you need a more robust solution to handle such needs as
company consolidation, compensation management and advanced budgeting, please consider Sage Peachtree
Premium Accounting 2011.
Why Choose a Sage Peachtree Solution?
If you view accounting as a tool that can help you make better decisions rather than just a necessary chore,
Sage Peachtree is the perfect choice. Sage Peachtree is designed for people like you who are dedicated to
getting the numbers right, so you can truly understand how your business is performing. Sage Peachtree is an
easy-to-use solution based on real, double-entry accounting principles with module- or screen-level security,
audit trails, and automatic accounting checks. You get the accuracy and control you need to improve results.
(*See www.peachtree.com/disclosures for details.)
New and Improved Features for 2011
Setup Advisor helps new and veteran users discover better ways to use Sage Peachtree with step-by-step
advice on how to create and maintain records.
Streamlined Service Billing helps service-based businesses save time and prevent delayed or lost revenue
by quickly generating multiple invoices for unbilled time and expenses.
Job Status Indicators help users keep their jobs on track with an at-a-glance view that lets them quickly sort
or filter jobs based on customizable status types such as "on schedule," "delayed," or "at risk."
Inventory and Services Management Center lets users quickly track and evaluate inventory items and
services to make more informed purchasing and sales decisions.
Enhanced Assemblies Reporting helps you understand your assembly items at a glance so you can better
manage assembly costs and meet customer delivery goals.
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3. Get step-by-step advice on how to create and
maintain records.
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Quickly generate multiple invoices for unbilled
time and expenses.
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Set up a virtually unlimited number of custom
job statuses.
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The color-coded “stoplight signals” make it
easy to visually see which jobs you need to
focus on.
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Easily sort and filter by Job Status on the Job
List.
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A customizable dashboard provides at-a-glance
inventory and services information.
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Sage Peachtree 2011 Product Family Feature Comparison Chart
Sage Peachtree
First Accounting
Sage
Peachtree
Pro
Accounting
Sage Peachtree
Complete
Accounting
Sage Peachtree Premium
Accounting
Standard Accounting
Easy start-up and 30 days of free training1
X X X X
Print checks, pay bills and track purchases X X X X
Invoice for sales, receive payments and
print collection letters
X X X X
Basic accounting with ledgers, registers and
financial statements
X X X X
Professional, customizable reports 35+ 80+ 100+ 125+
Improve communications by e-mailing
reports and financial statements2
X X X X
Purchase and track items for sale X X X X
Track and bill for services and labor X X X X
Electronically reconcile bank statements3
X X X X
Protect critical data with user security Module Module Screen Screen
Conversion from QuickBooks 2008-2010,
Basic through Enterprise4
X X X
Business Management Tools
Do-it-yourself and fully managed payroll
solutions5
X X X
Build inventory assemblies and track
customer back orders
X X X
Average, LIFO and FIFO inventory costing
methods
X X X
Built-in checks for common accounting
errors6
X X X
Create marketing flyers and newsletters
with Microsoft Word integration7
X X X

4. Use quotes and sales orders to manage
sales
X X X
Manage relationships with customer contact
information and history
X X X
Get paid faster by e-mailing invoices2
X X X
Flexible reporting with Microsoft Excel
integration8
X X X
Control cash flow, payments, and collections
with analysis tools
X X X
Limit fraud exposure with PCI-DSS
compliance for credit cards9
X X
Electronic bill payment through Sage
Peachtree Bill Pay10
X X
Create and track shipping with UPS
integration11
X X
Advanced Accounting
Sync customer information with Microsoft
Outlook contacts2
X X
Maintain accountability with audit trail
reporting
X X
Manage depreciation for up to 200 fixed
assets12
X X
Control job revenue and expenses at the
phase and cost code level
X X
Premium Features
Create multiple budgets based on
departments and cost centers
X
Consolidate multiple companies for financial
reporting
X
Design and share insightful reports with
Crystal Reports 2008
X
Print financial statements by organizational
department
X
Help increase job profitability with change
order processing
X
Track serialized inventory X
Open and edit Sage Peachtree 2011 client
company files, except Sage Peachtree
Quantum
Premium--Accountants'
Edition
Create customized inventory, job and
customer dashboard views
Premium--Accountants'
Edition
Restore client backups Premium--Accountants'
Edition
Print construction industry-specific
operational reports
Premium for Construction
Automatically apply labor burden at the
company or job level
Premium for Construction
Progress billing based on percent of contract,
completion or proposal
Premium for Construction
Automated retainage management13
for
customer and vendor bills
Premium for Construction
Subcontractor and vendor insurance
tracking for compliance
Premium for Construction
Print assembly planning and pick list reports Premium for Distribution
Analyze inventory sales and purchasing
trends
Premium for Distribution
Order and sell using vendor part numbers Premium for Distribution
Offer quantity price breaks to customers Premium for Distribution

5. Create custom units and measures for bulk
sales and purchases
Premium for Distribution,
Manufacturing
Purchase and sell items in bulk or in
multi-pack units
Premium for Distribution,
Manufacturing
Advanced bill of materials management Premium for Manufacturing
Apply automatic price discounts based on
custom price levels
Premium for Manufacturing
Manage the assembly build process with
work tickets
Premium for Manufacturing
Print manufacturing industry-specific
operational reports
Premium for Manufacturing
Print a donor and grantor receipt report Premium for Nonprofits
Create fundraising letters with a Microsoft
Word template
Premium for Nonprofits
Print collections letters for member and
pledge fees outstanding
Premium for Nonprofits
Accept new donors with a welcome letter
template
Premium for Nonprofits
Produce accurate nonprofit-specific reports Premium for Nonprofits
Set up quickly with nonprofit-specific chart
of accounts
Premium for Nonprofits
Disclaimers (for table):
1. New customers receive 30 days of free on-line training upon signing up with Sage University. Must sign up within 6 months of product
registration.
2. Requires Microsoft Outlook 2002, 2003 or 2007; Outlook Express 5 or 6; other MAPI compliant email programs.
3. Internet access required. Your bank may charge a fee to download statements.
4. Versions 2008 - 2010. Excludes conversion of QuickBooks individual payroll transactions. For additional information on conversion
limitations, please visit www.peachtree.com/qb.
5. Compliant tax forms and tax tables require a subscription to Sage Peachtree Simple Payroll. For details see www.peachtreepayroll.com
or call 877-231-3761.
6. The Internal Accounting Review is not intended to uncover all questionable transactions. Sage Software is not liable or responsible for
any fines or penalties that may result from errors in your company accounting records.
7. Requires Microsoft Word 2002, 2003, or 2007.
8. Requires Microsoft Excel 2002, 2003, or 2007.
9. Includes Sage Exchange, which is certified to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS). Requires Internet access.
10. Subject to approval and to Sage terms of service. Additional fees, internet access and checking account required.
11. UPS functionality is subject to UPS terms and conditions. Internet access required.
12. Regulatory compliance requires paid subscription. Additional fees apply for more than 200 assets.
13. Retainage is available only in companies using accrual based accounting.
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