Programs used to maintain books of account on computers. The software can be used to record transactions, maintain account balances, and prepare financial statements and reports. Many different accounting software packages exist.
The Data Interchange Format (DIF) is a standardized file format used to transfer computer files such as spreadsheets or databases between different programs and systems.
Quicken is a popular financial recordkeeping software produced by Intuit, designed to manage personal and small business finance.
A range of business software packages provided by The Sage Group Ltd. As well as accounting, book-keeping, and payroll functions, these typically include applications for financial control, operations management, project costing, and customer relationship management.
Computer programs that perform functions helpful to accountants, particularly managerial accountants, by creating, changing, storing, and using mathematical models. Examples include SPSS/PC and Systat.
Computer software utilized by accountants for preparing written reports, management letters, and specialized analyses of operations, aiming to enhance writing skills.
Time and billing software is a computer program that tracks hours spent by staff accountants and chargeable expenses for a given client.
