Introducing...

A Presentation by,

Muhammad Iqrash Awan

A Complete Accounting Solution

1. Understand Basics of Peachtree.

2. Create a Company.3. Set Up Accounting System

for a Company.4. Run Accounting System

for a Company.5. Create Financial

Statements for a Company.

The Major Objectives are,

Objectives of This Presentation

Part 1

Peachtree is an accounting application for small and medium-sized businesses.

It is made by Sage Software. Peachtree enables

comptrollers and managers to automate and manage numerous accounting tasks.

What is Peachtree?

Introducing Peachtree

What Peachtree Can Do?

Introducing Peachtree

Peachtree can perform numerous accounting tasks, like

Reconciling accounts payable and receivable.Creating financial statements, check invoices.Tracking banking transfers and payroll.Integrating scanned documents like checks, receipts & invoices.

To run “Peachtree 2009” on you PC you’ll need at least,

Intel Pentium IV1 GHz Processor1 GB of RAM 1 GB of Free Disk SpaceInternet AccessInternet Explorerand At Least Windows XP.

Peachtree On Your PC

Introducing Peachtree

You can Install Peachtree in a number of ways as to suit your need.

Two Installation Types are: Installing on a Stand-

Alone Computer. Installing on a Network• Client/Server Network• Peer-to-Peer Network• Server Computer• Terminal Server

Installation Types

Installing Peachtree

To start “Peachtree” Set-up

Insert the Peachtree CD or DVD in your CD/DVD ROM.

Double Click on the CD Drive.

You Will be Prompted with a Set-up menu.

Starting Peachtree Set-up

Installing Peachtree

My Computer

Installation Demo

Installing Peachtree

Click here to start “Set-up”

Once You have double clicked the CD Drive, you will be prompted with this screen.

Installing Peachtree

Now After You have selected the “Install Peachtree Accounting” Option the installation wizard will start to prepare the install setup.

Installation Demo

At this point in time all you can do is wait…

Installing Peachtree

After a bit of waiting (depending on the speed of your computer) you will be prompted with this screen.

Installation Demo

Click Next to move forward in installation process

Installing Peachtree

Now You Need to Agree with all the terms and conditions of “Sage” (You want world domination, we give it to you!!!)

Installation Demo

Click Next to move forward in installation process

Click Accept

Installing Peachtree

Wait until the setup completes all it’s tasks

Installation Demo

Well my friends, Patience is the key…

Installing Peachtree

If Prompted enter the serial number provided.One working serial number I found was“59176756”

Installation Demo

Click Next to move forward in installation process

Enter Serial Number

Installing Peachtree

For now we are using it for learning purpose, so I’ll go with the only computer running this software option.

Installation Demo

Click Next to move forward in installation process

Yes, we won’t share over network.

Installing Peachtree

Most companies would like to use separate databases but here I’ll be using the same PC.

Installation Demo

Click Next to move forward in installation process

Click ‘Yes’ if you want to store database on same Computer

Installing Peachtree

Here we specify the folder to install Peachtree on.

Installation Demo

Click Next to move forward in installation process

I have selected the default directory to install Peachtree, specify a different one if you like.

Installing Peachtree

This is installation summary to verify what we have been specifying so far.

Installation Demo

Click Next to move forward in installation process

Installing Peachtree

Wait until the setup completes all it’s tasks

Installation Demo

Well my friends, Patience is the key…

Installing Peachtree

When all the processes are completed by the setup processIt will congratulate you with a Installation successful windows.

Installation Demo

Click Finish to end Installation

Installing PeachtreeLet Us Have a Practical Demo of

Installation

Starting Peachtree

Running Peachtree

Select Start Button and then Programs then Peachtree group folder then click Peachtree icon.

OR Locate and double-click the

My Computer icon. By default, Peachtree is

installed in c:\Program Files\Sage Software\Peachtree. Locate and open Peachtree folder.

locate and double-click the PEACHW.EXE file.

Peachtree – First Run

Running Peachtree

When You First Run Peachtree You’ll be prompted with the following screen.

Peachtree – First Run

Running PeachtreeOpens Accounting System for a Company Previously In Database.Creates a New Company In the Database.Opens a Sample Company Provided by the Vendor.

Converts Accounting Record From some other Software.(Supports “QuickBook” and “DacEasy”.)

Main Panel – Tool Tip

Running Peachtree

Hides Contents of the Current Page

Updates the Contents of the Current Page

Shows the System Date

Shows the Accounting Period Gives option

to set a page to default view

Main Panel - Side Bar

Running Peachtree

Current Page Title

To Switch to other pages for further control.

Shortcuts to some basic accounting tasks.

Main Stats Area

Running Peachtree

Shows Contents and Stats from each page.

Provides full control to a section.

Part 2

There are two steps in creating your own company1. Entering Basic info like

the chart of accounts, accounting method, posting method, and accounting period structure.

2. Using set-up guide to set-up,

How To Create a Company?

Creating a Company

Chart of Accounts

Employees

Vendors Inventory Customers Jobs Users

First of all start Peachtree 2009.

When you will first run it you will be greeted by screen on the left.

If not click “File” on menu bar and click “New Company”

Step 1: Enter Basic Info

Creating a Company

Click here to create a new company

This is the welcome screen, no details needed, just click next.

Step 1: Enter Basic Info

Creating a Company

Click Next to proceed

Fill out the form with the details of your company.

Step 1: Enter Basic Info

Creating a Company

Click Next to proceed

Select a method to create your company.I will prefer the sample business type but the final choice depends on you.

Step 1: Enter Basic Info

Creating a Company

Click Next to proceed

Step 1: Enter Basic Info

Creating a Company

Click Next to proceed

Select business type

Step 1: Enter Basic Info

Creating a Company

Click Next to proceed

Pick accounting method(I will stick with accrual).

Step 1: Enter Basic Info

Creating a Company

Click Next to proceed

Pick posting method(I will go with Real Time).

Step 1: Enter Basic Info

Creating a Company

Click Next to proceed

Pick accounting period structure(I will go with 12 month).

Step 1: Enter Basic Info

Creating a Company

Click Next to proceed

Choose the first period of fiscal year.I’ll go with Jan 2009.

Step 1: Enter Basic Info

Creating a Company

Click Finish to end.

And finally we are done.Good work mates.

Creating a CompanyLet Us Have a Practical Demo

Part 3

Once you are done with Step 1, you will be prompted with this setup guide.

You can either enter all the detailed information now or you can enter them later as needed by selecting “Company” from Main Panel then File>Setup Guide.

Step 2: Set-up Details

Set up Accounting System

Step 2: Set-up Details

Set up Accounting System

Enter Customer Info

Enter Jobs Info

Enter Vendor Info

Enter Inv. & Service InfoEnter Employee Info

Enter Chart of Account

Assign Passwords to Users

Step 2: Set-up Details

Set up Accounting System

When you select one of the options in the setup guide

You will be prompted with forms like one in the left picture

Fill them to enter your desired information (Don’t worry I’ll cover these in practical demo).

Set up Accounting SystemLet Us Have a Practical Demo

Part 4

Accounting in Peachtree

Run Accounting System

Now that the setting-up of accounting system is done, it is time to talk business.

Peachtree offers many ways to make transactions and automatically posts your invoices to the related account.

We will stick only to the Journal Entries due to limited scope of presentation.

Making a Journal Entry

Run Accounting System

Making a Journal Entry

Run Accounting SystemTo navigate through transactions

To enter Date and Ref. No.

To get help

To enter journal entries

Shows Balance

Run Accounting SystemLet Us Have a Practical Demo

Part 5

Creating Financial Reports

Creating Financial Reports

Creating Financial Reports isn't a big deal in Peachtree, it is just a matter of few clicks.

All you need to do is click on “Reports and Forms” on menu bar and choose the desired report.

Creating Financial Reports

Creating Financial Reports

Step 1: Click “Reports & Form” Menu Bar

Step 2: Pick a Report Type

Creating Financial Reports

Creating Financial Reports

Once you click a report type you will be prompted with the interface on the left.

Pick a report to display or print.

Creating Financial Reports

Creating Financial Reports

Once you click a report type you will be prompted with the interface on the left.

Pick a report to display or print.

Creating Financial ReportsLet Us Have a Practical Demo

Objectives of This Presentation

1. Understand Basics of Peachtree.

2. Create a Company.3. Set Up Accounting System

for a Company.4. Run Accounting System

for a Company.5. Create Financial

Statements for a Company.

Were The Objectives Achieved?

Understood Basics of Peachtree.

2. Created a Company.3. Set Up Accounting System

for a Company.4. Ran Accounting System

for a Company.5. Created Financial

Statements for a Company.

Objectives of This PresentationWere The Objectives Achieved?

Understood Basics of Peachtree.

Created a Company.3. Set Up Accounting System

for a Company.4. Ran Accounting System

for a Company.5. Created Financial

Statements for a Company.

Objectives of This PresentationWere The Objectives Achieved?

Understood Basics of Peachtree.

Created a Company. Set Up Accounting System

for a Company.4. Ran Accounting System

for a Company.5. Created Financial

Statements for a Company.

Objectives of This PresentationWere The Objectives Achieved?

Understood Basics of Peachtree.

Created a Company. Set Up Accounting System

for a Company. Ran Accounting System

for a Company.5. Created Financial

Statements for a Company.

Objectives of This PresentationWere The Objectives Achieved?

Understood Basics of Peachtree.

Created a Company. Set Up Accounting System

for a Company. Ran Accounting System

for a Company. Created Financial

Statements for a Company.

Objectives of This PresentationWere The Objectives Achieved?

Thanks For Your Time

Introducing...

A Presentation by,

Muhammad Iqrash Awan

A Complete Accounting Solution