This is a step-by-step instructional guide to making the right choice in the search for accounting software. It cuts through the technical jargon and explains what accounting software can and cannot do and how to pick the software that's neither too big nor too small for a given firm. It describes, in practical business terms, how programs function, how to install them, and how to use them. Includes many critical evaluations of software products and sample screen displays. It is a complete manual that guides the reader past the many pitfalls that result in unnecessary expense, delay, and disappointment.