The Atari Accountant series, Copyright (C) 1981 by Atari, Inc. and BPI Systems, Inc. and Arthur Young & Co.#
The ATARI Accountant brings sophisticated computerized accounting to the small business or professional person and 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. The three packages are: 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.
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The Atari Accountant - binder, top view ; thanks to Kevin Savetz for taking the picture!
Foreword#
Before we intend to go further, you really have to read Bill Lange's incredible investigation 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 do. 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.
The Atari Accountant - screenshot 1 taken from
In-Store Demonstration Program on diskette only, not cartridge! ; thanks to Bill Lange for sharing this with the community!
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:
- General Accounting System - Users’s Manual
- Business Manager’s Companion Guide
- Reference Card
- 2 Data Entry Program Diskettes (Model CX8203) Master and Backup
- 2 Posting Program Diskettes (Model CX8204) Master and Backup
- 1 Sample Master Data Diskette (Model CX8205)
- 1 Sample Training Data Diskette (Model CX8206)
- 1 Blank Diskette (Model CX8202)
Estimated availability second quarter 1981
The ATARI Accountant - screenshot 2 from General Accounting System; Thank you so much Bill Lange! Great finding! :-)
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
The ATARI Accountant - screenshot 3 from Accounts Receivable System; Thank you so much Bill Lange! Great finding! :-)
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
The ATARI Accountant - screenshot 4 from Inventory Control System; Thank you so much Bill Lange! Great finding! :-)
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Afterword#
The story behind the getting the The Atari Accountant#
Outlook#
Thank you#
References#
From Bill Lange's website we can take over a book, which describes more general information on the BPI Systems, Inc.’s family of accounting software, by Dale N. Flanagan published by Tab Books in 1986. As of February 2019 a copy is available for just: $1,858.85
Images#
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
ADs#
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! :-)
The ATARI Accountant - ad 1 ; Thank you so much Bill Lange! Great finding! :-)
The ATARI Accountant - ad 2 ; Thank you so much Bill Lange! Great finding! :-)
The ATARI Accountant - ad 3 ; Thank you so much Bill Lange! Great finding! :-)
The ATARI Accountant - ad 4 ; Thank you so much Bill Lange! Great finding! :-)
The ATARI Accountant - ad 5 ; Thank you so much Bill Lange! Great finding! :-)
The ATARI Accountant - sample printouts ; Thank you so much Bill Lange! Great finding! :-)
The ATARI Accountant - ad 6 ; Thank you so much Bill Lange! Great finding! :-)
The ATARI Accountant - Screenshot 1 ; Thank you so much Bill Lange! Great finding! :-)
The ATARI Accountant - Screenshot 2 ; Thank you so much Bill Lange! Great finding! :-)
The ATARI Accountant in a price list of the early 80's ; Thank you so much Bill Lange! Great finding! :-)
