Peachtree Accounting befits small businesses. (Peachtree Software Inc.'s Peachtree Accounting 5.0 accounting software) (Software Review) (Accounting Software) (Evaluation)

Accounting packages are still fairly new to Windows, and one of the first entries is Peachtree Software Inc.'s Peachtree Accounting 5.0 (previously Crystal Accounting). Aimed at small businesses, the $99 program promises ease of use and full accounting functionality, which it delivers for the most part.

I used the program to set up a professional society's books. Its needs were typical of a small business: multiple checking accounts, a coding system for expenses and income, billing, etc. Peachtree met all my needs. I can't think of any feature that's missing.

At first, I was upset that I couldn't use the program to disburse a check as an advance and later enter …