Accounting software.

Best Software has announced the general availability of DacEasy Version 13, which the company says offers small business customers more than 30 new and enhanced features that provide greater ease of use and more efficient business management. In addition to new features such as renew payroll and scheduled alerts and tasks, the new version includes top customer-requested features that enable small businesses to:

* Maintain Check Register Online--Access to up-to-the-minute bank balance information at any time, including activity from the Order Entry and Point of Sale modules to easily reconcile accounts without waiting for the next posting cycle.

* Auto Purchase Order--Automatically generate purchase order transactions, after creating custom criteria such as number of units available versus the number of units set as the minimum level.

* Maintain General Ledger Online--Access un-posted transactions from all modules in real time, including activity from Order Entry and Point of Sale, using custom and pre-defined reports.

* Scheduled Backups--Perform automatic backups that can be set after hours when the files are not in use with just one click, saving time and providing peace of mind knowing that important data is safely stored.

* Customizable Toolbar--Easily create multiple toolbars that can be accessed when needed, including hot keys for the features and tasks used most often.

DacEasy is available direct from Best Software or through Best Software Certified Consultants. For more information and pricing of the DacEasy modules, visit www.daceasy.corn or call 800.987.5212.