home
***
CD-ROM
|
disk
|
FTP
|
other
***
search
/
Business Assistant
/
Business Assistant.iso
/
acctg
/
microacc
/
mas.doc
< prev
next >
Wrap
Text File
|
1989-02-24
|
26KB
|
707 lines
Micro Accounting System
=======================
Version 1.0
Copyrighted (c) 1989
SonShine Software, Inc
P. O. Box 4761
Dublin, Georgia 31021-4761
(912) 272-1714
Ron Byxbe
=================================================================
SHAREWARE STATEMENT
=================================================================
This program is offered as Shareware on a trial basis. All
features of this program work in Full except "Close End Of Year".
The User is asked to register the program with the Author if he
is going to use it. However, the program will only run for 12
periods unless it is registered. Registration is required to
start a new year.
Data entered into this system is directly compatible with the
registered version that you will receive so feel free to enter
any "real" data you have at this time.
Upon registration you will receive the latest version of the
program along with a manual and support for 6 months.
Any suggestions for modifications should be done in writing and
forwarded to me. They will be given close consideration when
producing the next version of this program.
Source code is not available for this program.
Individual customizing is not available at this time unless the
modification requested is beneficial to the entire system. If
this is true then the modification will be considered and a new
release offered to all.
=================================================================
REGISTRATION FORM
=================================================================
To register this program send $95.00 plus $4.00 shipping/Handling
to:
Sonshine Software, Inc
P. O. Box 4761
Dublin, Georgia 31021
Please specifiy that you are registering:
"Micro Accounting System - Version 1.0"
Name to Register Software Under:
Name:_____________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________
City/State/Zip:___________________________________________
Phone:____________________________________________________
Address to Ship to:
Name:_____________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________
City/State/Zip:___________________________________________
Phone:____________________________________________________
Where did you get this Software Package?
How much did you have to pay?
=================================================================
GETTING STARTED
=================================================================
Requirements:
To run the system it is recommended that you have a hard disk.
The system can be run on two floppies with limited disk space.
Dos Version 3.0 or higher is also recommended. Ram Memory should
be 512k or more.
You MUST have a CONFIG.SYS file on your startup disk. If you
have a hard disk then this file must be in your root directory
i.e. "C:\". If you are using floppies then this file must be on
your DOS diskette. The file must contain the following
statements:
FILES=30
BUFFERS=30
The system will not run unless these commands are added to your
CONFIG.SYS file. Once you have added them you must reboot your
system. This can be accomplished by CTRL-ALT-DEL sequence or
turning off the computer and turning it back on.
If you do not have an existing CONFIG.SYS file on your computer
then copy the one supplied on the program disk to either your
root directory (if using a hard disk) or to your DOS diskette (if
using two floppies).
Examples:
Hard Disk: Copy A:CONFIG.SYS C:\ (Program Disk in drive A:)
Floppy Disk: Copy B:CONFIG.SYS A: (Program Disk in drive B:)
=================================================================
INSTALLATION
=================================================================
To install the system on your computer simply follow the sequence
below:
Hard Disk: Place Accounting Diskette in Drive A: or B:
Type INSTALLH <enter>
Follow Instructions on the Screen
Load the program by typing: MAS <enter>
Floppy Disk: Place Accounting Diskette in Drive A:
Type INSTALLF <enter>
Follow Instructions on the Screen.
Load the Program by type A:MAS <enter>
*Note: You will be on Drive B: B>
=================================================================
MAS-FIX Program
=================================================================
The program MAS-FIX.EXE is a utility program that will build your
data files if they do not exist and Re-Index all Index Files.
This program MUST be run when installing the system for the first
time. It will create all necessary data files. To run the
program simply type:
Hard Disk: MAS-FIX <enter>
Floppy Disk: A:MAS-FIX (Program Disk in Drive A:)
(Data Disk in Drive B:)
This program can be run at any time after installation to Re-
Index all files. If you are having trouble finding an Account
Number and you are positive that it has been entered then you may
have a bad Index File. Simply exit the Accounting System and run
this program.
=================================================================
SYSTEM SETUP
=================================================================
Once the program is installed and loaded then you are ready to
set it up for use. Follow the steps below to accomplish this.
EDIT NAME:
1. Go to "Setup" from the Main Menu
2. Select "Edit Name"
3. Fill in all Spaces
*Note:
If you have a monochrome monitor that emulates color then
you may wish to place an "M" in the Monitor field to specify
that the program always comes up in Monochrome Mode.
4. If this is a registered version then enter your serial
number.
5. When you have entered the last field then the program will
save the system parameters.
CREATE HEADING RECORDS
Now we must create heading records to define our accounts. Go to
the menu item "CREATE HEADINGS". This is located on the "SETUP"
menu.
See the Appendix for an example of Headings.
Accounts are defined as follows:
'A' = Assets
'B' = Liabilities
'C' = Capital/Equity/Fund balance
'D' = Income
'E' = Expense
The first letter of the account tells the computer what section
the account number belongs in. The next (2) digits tell the
computer what Sub Group (Headings) the account belongs in.
Examples: A01 = Checking Accounts Assets
A10 = Fixed Assets Assets
A21 = Current Assets Assets
B10 = Notes Payable Liability
B24 = Accounts Payable Liability
C22 = Retained Earnings Capital/Equity/Fund
C24 = Fund Balance Capital/Equity/Fund
D05 = Income From Operations Income
D10 = Misc Income Income
E10 = Direct Expenses Expense
E11 = Salaries Expense
E34 = Utilities Expense
Create all your Headings First. Print them out before assigning
Account Numbers. This list will come in handy.
CREATE ACCOUNT NUMBERS
Once the Headings have been created we are now ready to create
the actual account numbers. Account Numbers must fall under a
predefined Heading.
Go to the section "CREATE ACCOUNT"