The Atari Accountant series, Copyright (C) 1981 by Atari, Inc. and BPI Systems, Inc. (Software) and Arthur Young & Co. (Documentation)#
Table of Contents
- The Atari Accountant series, Copyright (C) 1981 by Atari, Inc. and BPI Systems, Inc. (Software) and Arthur Young & Co. (Documentation)
- Foreword
- CX401: General Accounting System (4 SSDD Diskettes)
- CX402: Accounts Receivable System (4 SSDD Diskettes)
- CX403: Inventory Control System (5 SSDD Diskettes)
- ATR images
- Manuals
- Afterword
- Outlook
- Thank you
- References
- Images
- ADs
The ATARI Accountant brings sophisticated computerized accounting to the small business or professional person. Three packages are available - General Accounting System (CX401), Accounts Receivable System (CX402) and Inventory Control System (CX403). Each package consists of several diskettes. Requires the ATARI 800 Computer, Atari 815 Dual Disk, Atari 850 Interface Module and Atari 825 80-Column Printer. Minimum RAM requirement: 48 K
Foreword#
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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:
- 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
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.
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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#
References#
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Just box CX401 is found up to now only (2015). Any help in completing the 'The Atari Accountant' is very welcome, anytime, anyplace and everywhere. |
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