dBase Packages - the new breed of software

Article Abstract:

Two managerial accounting programs written in dBase III are reviewed: Champion Business Accounting Software, and Accountmate Accounting Software. The programs were tested using an ITT Xtra XP (an IBM PC compatible); the applications examined were: accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll. Although the accounting packages' prices are not identified, both software programs are recommended. Champion is praised for its "outstanding" documentation and its flexible general ledger application, and is less highly rated for its poor payroll application and the likelihood of discrepancies between control and detail accounts. Accountmate is praised for its ease of installation, the consistency among its application modules, the ease of its general ledger application, and its ability to classify and post debits by vendor in its accounts payable application. Accountmate is less functional inits accounts receivable and payroll applications.

Product development, Managerial accounting, evaluation, Champion Business Forms Inc., Accountmate Accounting Software, Champion Business Accounting Software(Computer program), Accountmate Accounting Software(Computer program)

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Management analysis and planning software

Article Abstract:

Management Advisory Services' Management Analysis and Planning System (MAPS) software package runs in tandem with Lotus-1-2-3 Versions 1A or 2.0 with a hard disk usage at slightly more than one megabyte. MAPS contains 75 files. The program is a series of templates for Lotus 1-2-3, consisting of integrated historical, forecast, and analysis modules. There are three basic versions: MAPS for financial institutions, for consultants, and for businesses. The system is driven by a Lotus menu macro, though no in-depth experience with Lotus is required. MAPS for consultants contains five modules: historical analysis, long and short range planning and forecasting, group comparative, and special industries. MAPS is easy to use, and reflects real understanding of Lotus template applications.

Usage, Lotus 1-2-3 (Spreadsheet software), Management Analysis and Planning Software (computer program)

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Computers and accounting: profit from the Administrator

Article Abstract:

Benefit Administrator Systems Inc. is marketing a microcomputer software program that performs the recordkeeping functions related to profit-sharing plan accounting. The program, Administrator, is designed to run on IBM PCs and compatibles. Administrator is capable of handling six types of investment for every member of the profit-sharing program, as well as five types of accounts per investor (including IRAs and 401Ks), while summarizing employer contributions required by fund type. The Administrator sells for between $1,000 and $10,000, depending upon the complexity of the profit-sharing plan being accounted for.

Marketing, Accounting and auditing, Mutual funds, Employee ownership, Benefit Administrator Systems Inc., Administrator (Computer program)

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