Peachtree Survey - Your help needed!

[raquelsd]

I am currently conducting research on computerized accounting systems.

I was wondering if anybody that has ever worked with Peachtree or any other accounting program would be willing to complete the attached survey for me. It's only 10 questions and very simple.

The survey is for a class assignment so any help from you would be greatly appreciated.


Thanks so much,
-Raquel J.

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ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS SURVEY

There are currently over 25 million small businesses operating in the U.S. The Small Business Administration (SBA) estimates that about 80% of new businesses fail within the first year of operation. Over 28% of these new business ventures fail due to problems with financial structures. There are numerous computerized accounting systems available for small businesses, but which accounting program is best for an emerging business? This survey is to get your opinion of the best accounting program available and the reasons why the program is best for new businesses.

1.What is your age group?
Under 18 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-Above

2.What is your gender? Male Female

3.What is your title or occupation?
_____Sole Proprietor/Partner _____Manager _____Accounting Clerk _____Student _____Accountant/CPA _____Professor/Teacher ______Other

4.What computerized accounting software programs have you used? Choose all that apply.
______Simply Accounting _____ Microsoft Office Accounting _____ MYOB
______ SAP Business ______NetSuite ______Sage BusinessVision

5.Have you used QuickBooks accounting software? If yes, what is your knowledge or experience with the software?
Yes No _____Beginner ____ Intermediate _____Experienced ______ Expert

6.Have you used Peachtree accounting software? If yes, what is your knowledge or experience with the software?
Yes No _____ Beginner _____ Intermediate _____Experienced ____Expert

7.How did you learn to use the software?
_____Self –taught _____Online tutorial ____Classroom Instruction
_____On-the-job training

8.Why or how do you use the software? Choose all that apply.
_____General Business _____Class Assignments _____Record Keeping _____Sales Tracking _____Inventory Tracking _____Payroll _____Customer Records ______Invoicing

9.Why did you select your current accounting program?
a.Cost b.Compatibility c.Ease of access d.Familiarity e.Capabilities

10. Where did you purchase the software?

a.Online retailer b.Major electronics retailer c.School d.Gift e.Did not purchase f. From Company

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[IDI]

Happy to help you with your assignment:

1) above. 2) F, 3) Other - Controller, 4) None, 5) Intermediate, 6) Experienced, 7) All but classroom, 8) GB, RK, ST, CR, I, 9) N/A - already in use when I started working here, but I have used Peachtree for clients of a prior employer 10) Staples

I have recommended Peachtree because of the very user friendly design. The "canned" chart of accounts enables anyone to choose a model that best fits their business. As the business grows the other features become more important, such as job costing. I use a payroll service because in-house processing can be very demanding and the minimal cost of a payroll service is, in my opinion, money well spent.

How are you defining "financial structure"? Look at undercapitalization not the bookkeeping software as the root of the failure rate....

Good luck with your assignment!

[raquelsd]

Thanks IDI for completing my survey. Undercapitalization...I'll look into that in my research, thanks a lot!

- Raquel