Sage accounting (also known as Peachtree Accounting) has four consumer counting packages for 2009. These cover all levels of accounting from entry level right up to business management.

The Peachtree by Sage 2009 Accounting Solutions include the following packages:

Basic
Standard
Advanced Premium

Peachtree by Sage Basic
The Basic version suits small business or individuals. It is an entry level solution that is suitable as an upgrade to your old manual accounting system. Productivity is significantly improved by using this software in comparison to a manual system. You can easily track expenses, generate customer statements, record payments, create invoices and there’s over 35 reports and financial statements to choose from.

Peachtree by Sage Standard
Easily automate your accounting with this entry level solution that is a step above the Basic package.
You get all the standard accounting features like invoice automation, budgets, checks, payroll, sales tracking, expenses, inventory and over 100 possible reports to generate

Peachtree by Sage Advanced
This is an advanced business package and includes extra features such as time and billing, job costing, analysis tools and detailed inventory options. Productivity can be improved thanks to the multi user option. There are over 125 customizable business reports as well as financial statements.

Peachtree by Sage Premium
The Premium package contains advanced tools for business owners and suits multi-company consolidations. Crystal Reports 2008 is included as well as serialized inventories. There is an option for multi-user, over 140 customizable reports, financial statements and analysis tools.

Peachtree provide extensive customer support including a knowledgebase, online community and product update downloads.

They also offer Customer Support Plans such as the excellent ePeachtree which provides various membership levels at a very affordable price.

ePeachtree Premium Support Membership costs just $14.99 per month and provides comprehensive support for all software packages. You get full access to phone support, unlimited email support and extended support hours of 8.30am to 8pm Money to Friday. This is the best support package available and since it’s offered at such a small cost, is highly recommended.

Peachtree by Sage accounting software packages are premium programs that are built to perform all the tasks that any individual or small to large business can easily integrate into their financial system.