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is a complete, easy-to-use bookkeeping system. It is not necessary
to know accounting and you do you need to be a trained bookkeeper
to use BasicBooks. The program does all the, "debit and credit
stuff" for you. All you need know is how to write checks and
make deposits. Then, enter the checks and deposits in the BasicBooks
windows. The program will do the proper postings for you automatically.
The input screens and menus of BasicBooks are clear, easy to
use, and easy on the eye. Context sensitive help topics are available
on-screen for all major functions. Reports are available at the
click of the mouse button.
BasicBooks is not a 'personal finance' program. It is designed
by professional accountants for business bookkeeping. The database
of transactions is managed by PostgreSQL, the internationally
used and standard SQL database from UC Berkeley. PostgreSQL allows
virtually unlimited storage for your accounts and transactions.
Additionally, all data stored is available by direct access through
the standard Postgres interface. This means your data is available
for use by other custom applications you may create, or your database
can be updated by transactions generated through other applications.
All database journal transactions can be dumped into a, ".csv"
file for analysis and use in spreadsheet programs to create local
report formats.
You may create your own general ledger accounts as needed. This
is your "Chart of Accounts". You are not locked in to
any fixed general ledger accounts. Create and use only those accounts
you need and which are appropriate for your business.
Any decimal denominated currency can be used with BasicBooks.
Journals include a Check Journal and a Deposit Journal for each
bank account and a General Journal for adjusting entries. A wide
range of search capabilities are provided for the entire database
of transactions.
Your books can be kept on either a fiscal year or calendar year.
Dates can be stored in either the US format (Month/Day/Year) or
the European format (Day/Month/Year). General ledger accounts
store transaction results for each month of the current accounting
year, plus each month of the prior year. A budget for every month
of every account can also be stored. This allows comparative statements
to be prepared comparing actual, current year results to prior
year results or to budget amounts.
See the BasicBooks User Reference Manual for complete details
of all features and capabilities.
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