The Atari Accountant Series
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The Atari Accountant series, Copyright (C) 1981 by Atari, Inc. and BPI Systems, Inc. and Arthur Young & Co.#

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The ATARI Accountant brings sophisticated computerized accounting to the small business or professional person. Three packages, each for $499.95, are available - General Accounting System (CX401), Accounts Receivable System (CX402) and Inventory Control System (CX403). Each package consists of several diskettes, please see below. The software requires an ATARI 800 Computer, an Atari 815 Dual Disk, an Atari 850 Interface Module and an Atari 825 80-Column Printer. Minimum RAM requirement: 48 K

In sum The Atari Accountant Series consists out of 13 SSDD diskettes, which is equivalent to 26 SSSD diskettes! This makes The Atari Accountant the most expansive Atari program of all times and the largest of it's time. Just box CX401 is found up to now only (2019). Any help in completing the 'The Atari Accountant' is very welcome, anytime, anyplace and everywhere.

The Atari Accountant - screenshot taken from In-Store Demonstration Program ; thanks to Bill Lange for sharing this picture with the community!

Foreword#

Before you intend to go further, you really have to read Bill Lange's incredible article about The Atari Accountant series. If you do not, you won't understand anything of The Atari Accountant, not even a single bit! Please take the time, you won't be disappointed. Bill has done a deep, deep investigation, which only a few Atari users are able to. That is scientific investigation and deep knowledge at its best. AtariWiki highly(!) recommend this site. The site is vital for a deeper understanding of the boxes Atari made. You would miss a big part of Atari's history by not reading it! Bill, AtariWiki says soooo much thank you for your help in this lost be believe case.

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The previously introduced Atari Accountant software package for small business or professional use has been priced at $1,499.85. Each of its three components, which are available separately, is priced at $499.95. They include systems for accounts and inventory control. All prices mentioned are manufacturer's suggested retail prices in the U.S. only.

CX401: General Accounting System (4 SSDD Diskettes)#

The General Accounting System is all many business need to automate their accounting functions. The program produces financial reports, including a balance sheet, profit and loss statements and subsidiary ledgers for account receivable, accounts payable and payroll. It consists of:


Estimated availability second quarter 1981

CX402: Accounts Receivable System (4 SSDD Diskettes)#

The Accounts Receivable System is for businesses with a large volume of active accounts requiring either an open-item or balance forward system. With this program you can print statements and customer mailings automatically.

Estimated availability third quarter 1981

CX403: Inventory Control System (5 SSDD Diskettes)#

The Inventory Control System allows you to monitor a large or rapidly turning inventory, employing either the LIFO, FIFO or Average Costing methods. This program allows you to print invoices, purchase orders, packing slips and stock lables automatically.

Estimated availability third quarter 1981

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Afterword#

Outlook#

Thank you#

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The Atari Accountant description

The Atari Accountant box CX401-1 ; Giga thanks goes to Curt Vendel from the Atarimuseum.com

The Atari Accountant box CX401-2

The Atari Accountant box CX401-Content 1 ; Giga thanks goes to Curt Vendel from the Atarimuseum.com

The Atari Accountant box CX401-Content 2 ; Giga thanks goes to Curt Vendel from the Atarimuseum.com

The Atari Accountant binder CX401

The Atari Accountant back of box CX401-1 ; Giga thanks goes to Curt Vendel from the Atarimuseum.com

The Atari Accountant back of box CX401-2

The Atari Accountant - Diskette Holder 1 ; Giga thanks goes to Curt Vendel from the Atarimuseum.com

The Atari Accountant - Diskette Holder 2 ; Giga thanks goes to Curt Vendel from the Atarimuseum.com

The Atari Accountant - Diskette Holder 3 ; Giga thanks goes to Curt Vendel from the Atarimuseum.com

The Atari Accountant - Diskette Holder 4 ; Giga thanks goes to Curt Vendel from the Atarimuseum.com

The Atari Accountant Diskette CX8203

The Atari Accountant Diskette CX8204

The Atari Accountant Diskette CX8205

The Atari Accountant Diskette CX8206

The Atari Accountant Diskette CX8202

The Atari Accountant - Diskette Label ; Giga thanks goes to Curt Vendel from the Atarimuseum.com

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The Atari Accountant - Ad from November 1981 about the end of the Atari Accountant ; Giga thanks goes to Bill Lange for finding the rare commercial! Thank you so much Bill! Great finding! :-)

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The ATARI Accountant in a price list of the early 80's ; Thank you so much Bill Lange! Great finding! :-)