FMP ACCOUNTING package please....
I was hoping someone more knowledgable about AR and GR software would reply,
but here is what I understand.
Intuit is not FMP friendly, either in Quicken or in Quickbooks. MYOB
provides more useful hooks for AR, but General Ledger work is probably best
left to software designed for that purpose, particularly if strict
accounting rules (meaning auditing is likely) need to be followed.
Filemaker can build great invoicing systems, meaning all the stuff that
happens up to when a transaction becomes a receivable. It can do pretty well
managing AR's. There are some semi shrink wrap FMP based solutions available
that will do most of what you want, but they are expensive. But, while
possible, it is complex, difficult work tying FMP to the software you
mention, and it is unlikely you will find an inexpensive solution that does
what you want.
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John Weinshel
Datagrace
Associate Member, Filemaker Solutions Alliance
Vashon Island, WA
(206) 463-1634
Quote:
> Problem: too many duplications of accounting functions
> Scenario:
> 1. I produce my company's invoices in FileMaker because I can type in
> detailed information for the customer (using repeating fields)
> 2. I record my accounting of assets/liabilities/income/expenses in
CheckMark
> MultiLedger because of the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, General
Ledger,
> and other good reports, but whose invoices don't allow as much detail for
> the customers as I need.
> 3. I keep my checkbook balanced in Quicken because I keep business and
> personal in one bank account and its easy reconciliation saves lots of
time.
> Help--I am looking for a FileMaker database that can take the place of
> MultiLeger (great reports) and Quicken (balance bank account) so that I
can
> more easily keep up with my bookkeeping. I am getting bogged down in too
> much repetition. Any ideas on a FMP package that is inexpensive and very
> good so I can get a life? Thanks!
> Karen Yager
