Carol Yacht’s Peachtree textbook is the market leader because her pedagogy is unmatched—she incorporates real-world businesses; step-by step-directions; numerous screen illustrations; challenging exercises and projects; and a website with additional resources. The 14th edition teaches you how to use Peachtree Complete Accounting 2010 software including how to set up service, merchandising, nonprofit, and manufacturing businesses. The primary goal is for the student to have a working familiarity with the software after completing the course with this text.

Peachtree is widely used by individuals, businesses, and accountants. For more than 34 years, Peachtree by Sage has produced award-winning accounting software. More than 5.8 million small and medium-sized businesses use Sage Software products worldwide (http://sage.com/ourbusiness/aboutus). More than 14,500 employees work for Sage Software. The Sage family of software products, which includes Peachtree Complete Accounting, is the leading global supplier of business management solutions and services.

In the United States and Canada, Peachtree is used by more than 3.0 million customers. Each year, tens of thousands of customers choose accountant-recommended Peachtree by Sage for their business needs. Why? Because Peachtree helps you do more to support the success of your business. Industries that use Peachtree include manufacturing; distribution; nonprofit organizations; construction; retail businesses; public utilities; legal, medical, and accounting firms.