         
              Painless Accounting for Windows 3.0 Table of Contents
         

         Definition of Shareware.....................................1
         Disclaimer-Agreement........................................1
         Ordering....................................................2
         Support.....................................................2
         System Requirements.........................................3
         Installation................................................3

         I.    Files.................................................4
               A) Account............................................4
               B) Client.............................................4
               C) Vendor.............................................5
               D) Product............................................5
               E) Service............................................6
               F) Message............................................6
               G) Identification.....................................7

         II.   Ledger................................................7
               A) Enter/Edit Transactions............................8
               B) Account Activity Report............................8
               C) Journal Report.....................................8
               D) Ledger Posting Process.............................8

         III.  Checks................................................9
               A) Enter/Edit Checks..................................9
               B) Print Unposted Checks..............................9
               C) Print Checks.......................................9
               D) Check Reconciliation...............................9
               E) Print Check Register..............................10
               F) Check Posting Process.............................10

         IV.   Invoices.............................................10
               A) Enter/Edit Invoices...............................11
               B) Enter/Edit Cash Receipts..........................11
               C) Invoices - Print..................................12
               D) Revenue Journal...................................12
               E) Receipts Journal..................................12
               F) Invoice Posting Process...........................12

         V.    Reports..............................................13
               A) Trial Balance.....................................13
               B) Balance Sheet.....................................13
               C) Income Statement..................................13
               D) Client Aging......................................13
               E) Client Statements.................................13
               F) Client Labels.....................................13
               G) Client Directory..................................14
               H) Historic Invoice..................................14
               I) Product Listing...................................14
               J) Service Listing...................................14
               K) Message Listing...................................14
               L) Chart of Account Listing..........................14
               M) Vendor Listing....................................14

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         VI.   Budget...............................................14
               A) Enter/Edit Budget.................................14
               B) Budget Report.....................................15
               C) Actual Report.....................................15
               D) Variance Report...................................15

         VII.  Utilities............................................15
               A) Reindex Files.....................................15
               B) File Sizes........................................15
               C) Backup Files......................................15
               D) Restore Files.....................................15
               E) Printer Setup.....................................16
               F) Statement Text....................................16

         VIII. Closing..............................................16
               A) Ledger End of Month...............................16
               B) Invoice End of Month..............................16
               C) Ledger End of Year................................16

         IX.   Appendix
               A) Convert Painless Accounting 2.5-5.0 Data Files....17

































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         DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE

         Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software
         before buying it.  If you try a Shareware program and
         continue using it, you are expected to register.  Individual
         programs differ on details.  Some request registration while
         others require it, some specify a maximum trial period.  With
         registration, you get anything from the simple right to
         continue using the software to an updated program with
         printed manual.

         Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial
         software, and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a
         few specific exceptions as stated below.  Shareware authors
         are accomplished programmers, just like commercial authors,
         and the programs are of comparable quality.  (In both cases,
         there are good programs and bad ones!)  The main difference
         is in the method of distribution.  The author specifically
         grants the right to copy and distribute the software, either
         to all and sundry or to a specific group.  For example, some
         authors require written permission before a commercial disk
         vendor may copy their Shareware.

         Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software.
         You should find software that suits your needs and
         pocketbook, whether it's commercial or Shareware.  The
         Shareware system makes fitting your needs easier, because you
         can try before you buy.  And because the overhead is low,
         prices are low also.  Shareware has the ultimate money-back
         guarantee -- if you don't use the product, you don't pay for
         it.

         DISCLAIMER - AGREEMENT

         Users of Painless Accounting for Windows must accept this
         disclaimer of warranty:  "Painless Accounting for Windows is
         supplied as is. The author disclaims all warranties,
         expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the
         warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose.
         The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or
         consequential, which may result from the use of Painless
         Accounting for Windows."

         Painless Accounting for Windows is a "shareware program" and
         is provided at no charge to the user for evaluation.  Feel
         free to share it with your friends, but please do not give it
         away altered or as part of another system.  The essence of
         "user-supported" software is to provide personal computer
         users with quality software without high prices, and yet to
         provide incentive for programmers to continue to develop new
         products.

         If you find this program useful and find that you are using
         Painless Accounting for Windows and continue to use Painless
         Accounting for Windows for a reasonable trial period, you
         must make a registration payment of $99.00 to Painless
         Accounting, Inc.  The $99.00 registration fee will license on
         copy for use on any one computer at any one time, and you
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         will receive a printed manual.
         You must treat this software just like a book.  An example is
         that this software may be used by any number of people and
         may be freely moved from one computer location to another, so
         long as there is no possibility of it being used at one
         location while it's being used at another.  Just as a book
         cannot be read by two different persons at the same time.

         Commercial users of Painless Accounting for Windows must
         register and pay for their copies of Painless Accounting for
         Windows within 30 days of first use or their license is
         withdrawn. Site-License arrangements may be made by
         contacting Painless Accountng, Inc.

         Anyone distributing Painless Accounting for Windows for any
         kind of remuneration must first contact Painless Accounting,
         Inc. at the address below for authorization.  This
         authorization will be automatically granted to distributors
         recognized by the (ASP) as adhering to its guidelines for
         shareware distributors, and such distributors may begin
         offering Painless Accounting for Windows immediately (However
         Painless Accounting, Inc. must still be advised so that the
         distributor can be kept up-to-date with the latest version of
         Painless Accounting for Windows).

         You are encouraged to pass a copy of Painless Accounting for
         Windows along to your friends for evaluation.  Please
         encourage them to register their copy if they find that they
         can use it. All registered users will receive a copy of the
         latest version of the Painless Accounting for Windows system,
         and a printed manual.

         Painless Accounting, Inc.
         4401 Birdsong
         Plano, TX 75093

         ORDERING

         If you wish to register Painless Accounting for Windows
         simply print the file REGISTER.TXT and fill in the requested
         information, or call (800)521-9905 anytime.  We can send your
         program COD and we also accept Credit Cards.

         As soon as your registration is received you will be sent the
         latest copy of Painless Accounting for Windows, and a printed
         manual.  You will also be notified of any future releases of
         Painless Accounting for Windows, and any new products.

         SUPPORT

         Telephone Support:
         We provide full technical support for all of our products.
         You may call us Monday thru Friday at (900)88-HELP-8 from
         8am to 5pm CST. The cost of this support is free for the
         first 24 seconds and $2.00 for each additional minute.

         BBS Support:
         You can also leave a message on our support BBS, RBBS-PC
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         Rbase-5000, operating 24 hours, 7 days a week at
         (214)881-0313.  Minimum baud is 2400. maximum is 38,400 (USR
         Dual Standard 9600 HST).  When you call you will
         automcatically have full access, and there is no charge for
         this system.  This BBS also has a forum for interaction
         between our users.  Please note if you wish to leave a
         message to be answered by Painless Accounting, Inc. you must
         address your message to KENDALL PIERCE.  Kendall Pierce can
         also be reached on CompuServe at User ID: 70337,3337, GEnie
         at User ID: K.PIERCE7, and Delphi at ID: PIERCEK.

         SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

         This program requires an IBM PC or IBM compatible computer
         with Windows 3.0.

         INSTALLATION

         To install Painless Accounting for Windows, put the
         'Setup/Program Disk #1' disk into a floppy drive. If windows 
         is not currently running load it by typing 'WIN'.
         From the windows Program Manager select the 'File' option 
         (Alt+F), then select 'Run' (R). Next type 'X:WINSETUP' (X=the
         floppy drive where you inserted the 'Setup/Program Disk #1,
         either A or B), and press Return. Simply follow the 
         directions on the screen. The program will be automatically
         added to your Program Manager.                                                
                                                                          
                                                                      
                                                


























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         I.   Files
         Under this menu option you have the ability to enter and edit
         your file information. This includes:
           1) Chart of Accounts
           2) Clients
           3) Vendors
           4) Products
           5) Services
           6) Messages
           7) Identification (Your companies information)


         A) Account File
         Use this option to enter all of your Chart of Accounts. You
         will first be prompted for an account number. This is any
         unique code used to identify a given account. If you want to
         look at all the accounts on file simply select the
         'Browse...' button. A list of all the accounts on file will
         be displayed in a window on the bottom left-hand part of the
         screen. Use the scroll bars to page through the accounts. You
         can paste an account number into the Account File screen by
         first highlighting the desired account number, then double
         clicking on the 'Control Menu Box' of the Account File.

         After the account number has been entered, all the
         information associated with this account will be displayed.
         If this  is a new account a blank record will be displayed.
         The account balances will also be displayed as these balances
         are  only updated when the 'Ledger Posting Process' is run.
         You will be able to enter or edit the account name and if
         this  is a new account you will be asked to designate the
         account type. You will then be prompted to confirm that you
         want to save the information. Select 'OK' to save the record,
         or  'Cancel' to cancel your editing.

         You can select the 'Delete...' button anytime it is
         highlighted if you wish to delete the account. Selecting the
         'OK'  button will take you directly to the 'Confirm' window,
         without having to press return through each field. When you
         are finished editing the Chart of Accounts simply press the
         'Cancel' button.


         B) Client File
         Use this option to enter all of your clients. You will first
         be prompted for a client number. This is any unique code used
         to identify a given client. This could be phone, last name,
         etc. If you want to look at all the clients on file simply
         select the 'Browse...' button. A list of all the clients on
         file will be displayed in a window on the bottom left-hand
         part  of the screen. Use the scroll bars to page through the
         clients. You can paste a client number into the Client File
         screen by first highlighting the desired client number, then
         double clicking on the 'Control Menu Box' of the Client
         File.
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         After the client number has been entered, all the information
         associated with this client will be displayed. If this is a
         new client a blank record will be displayed. The client
         balance will also be displayed. This balance is only updated
         when the 'Invoice Posting Process' is run. You will be able
         to enter or edit the client company name , address, phone
         numbers, etc.. You will then be prompted to confirm that you
         want to save the information. Select 'OK' to save the record,
         or  'Cancel' to cancel your editing.

         You can select the 'Delete...' button anytime it is
         highlighted if you wish to delete the client. Selecting the
         'OK'  button will take you directly to the 'Confirm' window,
         without having to press return through each field. When you
         are finished editing the Client File simply press the
         'Cancel' button.


         C) Vendor File
         Use this option to enter all of your vendors. You will first
         be prompted for a vendor number. This is any unique code used
         to identify a given vendor. This could be phone, last name,
         etc. If you want to look at all the vendors on file  simply
         select the 'Browse...' button. A list of all the vendors on
         file will be displayed in a window on the bottom left-hand
         part of the screen. Use the scroll bars to page through the
         vendors. You can paste a vendor number into the  Vendor File
         screen by first highlighting the desired vendor number, then
         double clicking on the 'Control Menu Box'  of the Vendor
         File.

         After the vendor number has been entered, all the information
         associated with this vendor will be displayed. If this is  a
         new vendor a blank record will be displayed. You will be able
         to enter or edit the vendor company name , address,  etc..
         You will then be prompted to confirm that you want to save
         the information. Select 'OK' to save the record, or  'Cancel'
         to cancel your editing.

         You can select the 'Delete...' button anytime it is
         highlighted if you wish to delete the vendor. Selecting the
         'OK'  button will take you directly to the 'Confirm' window,
         without having to press return through each field. When you
         are finished editing the Vendor File simply press the
         'Cancel' button.


         D) Product File
         Use this option to enter all of your products. You will first
         be prompted for a product number. This is any unique code
         used to identify a given product. If you want to look at all
         the products on file simply select the 'Browse...'  button. A
         list of all the products on file will be displayed in a
         window on the bottom left-hand part of the screen. Use  the
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         scroll bars to page through the products. You can paste a
         product number into the Product File screen by first
         highlighting the desired product number, then double clicking
         on the 'Control Menu Box' of the Product File.

         After the product number has been entered, all the
         information associated with this product will be displayed.
         If this  is a new product a blank record will be displayed.
         You will be able to enter or edit the product description,
         selling price, and onhand units. The onhand units will be
         updated after the 'Invoice Posting Process'. You will then be
         prompted to confirm that you want to save the information.
         Select 'OK' to save the record, or  'Cancel' to cancel your
         editing.

         You can select the 'Delete...' button anytime it is
         highlighted if you wish to delete the product. Selecting the
         'OK'  button will take you directly to the 'Confirm' window,
         without having to press return through each field. When you
         are finished editing the Product File simply press the
         'Cancel' button.


         E) Service File
         Use this option to enter all of your services. You will first
         be prompted for a service number. This is any unique code
         used to identify a given service. If you want to look at all
         the services on file simply select the 'Browse...' button. A
         list of all the services on file will be displayed in a
         window on the bottom left-hand part of the screen. Use the
         scroll  bars to page through the services. You can paste a
         service number into the Service File screen by first
         highlighting  the desired service number, then double
         clicking on the 'Control Menu Box' of the Service File.

         After the service number has been entered, all the
         information associated with this service will be displayed.
         If this is  a new service a blank record will be displayed.
         You will be able to enter or edit the service description,
         and selling price. You will then be prompted to confirm you
         want to save the information. Select 'OK' to save the record,
         or 'Cancel' to cancel your editing.

         You can select the 'Delete...' button anytime it is
         highlighted if you wish to delete the service. Selecting the
         'OK'  button will take you directly to the 'Confirm' window,
         without having to press return through each field. When you
         are finished editing the Service File simply press the
         'Cancel' button.


         F) Message File
         Use this option to enter all of your messages. You will first
         be prompted for a message number. This is any unique code
         used to identify a given message. If you want to look at all
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         the messages on file simply select the 'Browse...'  button. A
         list of all the messages on file will be displayed in a
         window on the bottom left-hand part of the screen.  Use the
         scroll bars to page through the messages. You can paste a
         message number into the Message File screen by  first
         highlighting the desired message number, then double clicking
         on the 'Control Menu Box' of the Message File.

         After the message number has been entered, all the
         information associated with this message will be displayed.
         If  this is a new message a blank record will be displayed.
         You will be able to enter or edit the message description.
         You will then be prompted to confirm you want to save the
         information. Select 'OK' to save the record, or 'Cancel'  to
         cancel your editing.

         You can select the 'Delete...' button anytime it is
         highlighted if you wish to delete the message. Selecting the
         'OK'  button will take you directly to the 'Confirm' window,
         without having to press return through each field. When you
         are finished editing the Message File simply press the
         'Cancel' button.


         G) Identification File
         Use this option to enter your company name, address, phone
         numbers and other important information required for Painless
         Accounting.

         First you will need to enter your company name and address,
         along with your phone number, and fax number if applicable.
         Next you have to enter your Cash Account, Revenue,
         Receivable, Sales Tax, and Freight Income account numbers. If
         these account numbers are not on file you will have the
         ability to add them. You can then edit the Last Invoice
         Number used, and Default Sales Tax Rate. Finally answer
         whether you want to enter/edit your Password,  and whether
         you are interfacing with Painless Payroll.

         You will then be prompted to confirm you want to save the
         information. Select 'OK' to save the record, or 'Cancel'  to
         cancel your editing.


         II.  Ledger
         The Ledger is the hub of the Painless Accounting System. All
         information entered through other modules passes through the
         Ledger. For example when you post the 'Invoice' module. A
         Ledger transaction is created with the Code of 'BI', and a
         transaction number consisting of the month and day of the
         posting. ie, MM/DD. This information is held in the Ledger
         until the Ledger is posted, and is then distributed
         throughout the Chart of Accounts and Financial Statements.


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         A) Enter/Edit Ledger Transactions
         Use this option to enter transactions that are not entered in
         the Invoice, or Check modules. You might use this option to
         enter beginning balances, adjustments, or countless other
         transaction types. First you have to enter a Journal Code.
         This can be anything other than 'BI', for example you might
         use AJ for Adjustments. Select the 'Browse...' button to
         display all the Transaction currently on file. You will next
         enter a Transaction Code. This is any unique code that
         identifies this particular transaction. Lastly you must enter
         the date of the transaction.

         You will then be able to enter the Chart of Account number
         you wish to debit or credit. If you do not know the  number
         simply select the 'Browse...' button, or if you wish to
         delete an existing line item select the 'Delete...' button.
         If you enter an account that is not on file you will have the
         option to add this account. After an account has been
         entered the account name will be displayed and you will be
         prompted for a description of this line item, followed by
         the debit or credit amount.

         Once you have completed the transaction simply select the
         'OK' button. A transaction must be in balance, debit  equal
         credits, before you are able to save a transaction.  Use the
         'Next' and 'Previous' button to move through the line items.


         B) Ledger Account Activity Report
         This report will print all the activity for any range of
         accounts. This report can be printed for current or
         historical data. This report will print each transaction for
         the specified accounts along with whether they have been
         posted. If the transaction has been posted it will appear on
         the Financial Statements. You can print or display the
         report.


         C) Ledger Journal Report
         This report will print all the activity for any range of
         journals. This report can be printed for current or
         historical data. This report will print each transaction for
         the specified journals along with whether they have been
         posted. If the transaction has been posted it will appear on
         the Financial Statements. You can print or display the
         report.


         D) Ledger Posting Process
         The posting process updates the Ledger account balances. Once
         this process has been run, you will not be able to edit the
         transactions. This process will update your Financial
         Statement balances.  You will first be asked to verify that
         you wish to run this process, then you will be asked to
         select the month you  want to post. For example, if you enter
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         'January' only transactions with a date of 01/DD/YY will be
         posted.


         III. Checks
         Use this option to enter all your checking information. This
         option also allows you to perform a check reconciliation on
         all information entered into Painless Accounting.


         A) Enter/Edit Checks
         This option allows you to enter computer or manual checks.
         Computer checks are checks that will be printed by Painless
         Accounting and manual checks are hand written checks.

         You will first be asked to enter a transaction number.  This
         is any unique number that identifies a given check. If you
         wish to edit a previously entered check and are not sure of
         the transaction number you can select the  'Browse...'
         button. You will then be able to enter the check number,
         check date, check amount, vendor code, check type, and check
         memo. If the vendor code is found on file the vendor address
         will automatically be displayed, if the code is not on file
         or if the code is left blank you can enter any address you
         wish. If you are unsure of a vendor code you can select the
         'Browse...' button and all vendors currently on file will be
         displayed. You must then distribute the check. You can
         distribute the amount into a maximum of four accounts. Simply
         enter the Chart of Account number and the description will
         automatically be displayed. You must then enter the amount
         that is to be distributed to the account. After you have
         completed the distribution (the distribution must equal the
         check amount) you can select the 'OK' button.

         When you have entered all your check information simply
         select the 'Cancel' button.


         B) Print Unposted Checks
         This option will print all checks entered since your last
         'Check Posting'. This is a one line summary report showing
         the check amount and the payto for each check. You may
         display or print this report.


         C) Print Checks
         This option allows you to print all your 'Computer' checks.
         You will first be asked if you wish to re-print your checks.
         If you answer 'Yes' you will be prompted to enter the
         starting and ending check numbers to re-print. You will then
         be prompted to enter the starting check number to print.


         D) Check Reconciliation
         This option allows you to reconcile your checkbook. This has
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         no effect on your actual checking account balance. First you
         will be prompted to enter the bank balance. This is the
         balance from the bank statement you receive from your bank.
         The checkbook balance displayed on the screen will be taken
         from your checking account balance in the Ledger. This will
         only include transactions that have been posted to this
         checking account. After your bank balance has been entered,
         all checks written through the checks option that have been
         posted will be displayed on the screen. It will also display
         any receipts you have received through the cash receipts and
         invoice options. Remember these checks and deposits are only
         displayed if they have been posted. You can now select the
         appropriate button at the bottom of the screen for each
         transaction listed. Select 'Cleared' if the check has cleared
         your bank.

         You also have the option to enter other deposits and
         miscellaneous charges. After you have completed the
         reconciliation, select the 'OK' button and a reconciliation
         report will be displayed on the screen. You can then will
         have the option to print a detailed reconciliation report,
         and purge the check file. If you purge the check file all
         'Cleared' checks will be deleted from the file. These deleted
         checks will be moved to the Historical Check file.


         E) Check Register
         This option allows you to print a current or historical check
         register journal. It will print the check number, payto name,
         and check amount. and whether the check has cleared. It will
         also give you a total of all outstanding checks. This report
         can be displayed or printed.


         F) Check Posting Process
         This process will post all check information entered through
         the 'Check' module. Be sure to make a backup of your data
         files before running this process. This process will erase
         all the check detail information and put it in the posted
         check file. It will stay in the posted check file until you
         reconcile and purge the check file. This process can only be
         run if all computer checks have been printed.

         A summary of all debits and credits will be sent to the
         ledger. This summary may be viewed  and edited in the Ledger,
         by entering 'CK' for the journal codes and the date as the
         transaction number. For example, if you posted on January 1,
         enter 01/01 as the transaction number.


         IV.   Invoices
         This option allows you to enter invoices and cash receipts
         for clients. You can also print reports from this
         information.

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         A) Enter/Edit Invoices
         This option allows you to enter and edit invoices to clients.
         First you will be prompted for an invoice number. The next
         available invoice number will be defaulted. If you wish to
         enter a different number simply type over the displayed
         invoice number. To see list of all invoices currently on file
         simply select the 'Browse...' button. To close the browse
         window double click on the Control Menu Box.

         If the invoice number entered is already on file the invoice
         will be displayed for editing (otherwise a blank invoice will
         be display). Next you will be asked to enter the client code.
         If you are unsure of a client's code, simply select the
         'Browse...' button and all the clients currently on file will
         be displayed. To close the browse window, double click on the
         Control Menu Box. After the client code has been entered the
         client's address will be displayed. If the client is not on
         file you will have the option of adding the client.

         You will then be prompted for the invoice date, invoice due
         date and po/reference number. Simply enter the desired
         information. After this information is entered you will be in
         the body of the invoice. You will be prompted for a product,
         service, or message code. Simply enter the desired code, (if
         you are unsure of a code, select the 'Browse...' button). If
         the code is not on file you will have the option of adding
         the code. The codes description, etc will be displayed. You
         can accept the description by pressing return or you may edit
         the description. If the code is a service or product you must
         enter whether it is taxable, the quantity, and the selling
         price. The extended price will automatically be calculated.
         You can use the 'Delete' button to delete a line item and the
         'Next' and 'Previous' buttons to move from one line item to
         another.

         When you have entered all the line items select the button
         'OK'. You will then be able to edit the sales tax, freight
         amount, and the amount paid. A window will then appear asking
         for the invoice description. This is the description that
         will appear on the clients statement.

         Finally, you will have the option to print the invoice. If
         you choose to print the invoice you can print it on plain
         paper or preprinted forms. Preprinted invoice forms are
         available from Painless Accounting, Inc.. Select the 'Cancel'
         button when you have completed entering your invoices.


         B) Enter/Edit Cash Receipts
         This option allows you to enter and edit cash receipts from
         clients. Use this option when you receive payment from a
         client for an invoice entered through 'Enter/Edit Invoices'.
         You will first be asked for a transaction number. This is a
         unique number used to identify a given transaction. The next
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         available transaction number will be defaulted. If you wish
         to enter a different number simply type over the displayed
         transaction number. To see a list of all transactions
         currently on file simply select the 'Browse...' button. To
         close the browse window, double click on the Control Menu
         Box.

         If the transaction number entered is already on file the
         transaction will be displayed for editing, otherwise a blank
         transaction will be displayed. Next you will be asked to
         enter the client code, (if you are unsure of a client's code,
         simply select the 'Browse...' button and all the clients
         currently on file will be displayed). To close the browse
         window double click on the Control Menu Box. After the client
         code has been entered the client's address will be displayed.
         You will then be prompted for the transaction date, and
         invoice number. The invoice number is the number of the
         invoice entered in 'Enter/Edit Invoices' which the client is
         paying. If you are unsure of the invoice number you can
         select the 'Browse...' button. You will then be asked to
         enter the amount paid and the payment description. The
         description is the description that will appear on the
         client's statement.


         C) Invoice - Print
         This option allows you to print or reprint a range of
         invoices. You will first be asked if you want to reprint
         invoices. If you answer 'Yes', only invoices that have been
         printed will be printed. You will then have the option of
         specifying the range of invoices you wish to print. You will
         then be asked whether you wish to print on plain paper or
         preprinted forms. Preprinted forms are available from
         Painless Accounting, Inc. You can display or print the
         invoices you have selected.


         D) Revenue Journal
         This option will print a revenue journal showing all the
         invoices entered since your last 'Invoice Posting', along
         with the amount paid and the balance owed on each invoice.


         E) Receipts Journal
         This option will print a cash receipts journal showing all
         the cash receipts entered since your last 'Invoice Posting'.


         F) Invoice Posting
         This process will post all your invoice and cash receipt
         information to the Ledger, and it will also update the client
         balances. Be sure to print all invoices and journals and make
         a backup before running this process. Once this  process is
         run you will not be able to edit any invoices that were
         posted. You have the option of not posting  unprinted
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         invoices. A summary of all debits and credits will be sent to
         the ledger. This summary may be viewed in the Ledger, by
         entering 'BI' for the journal codes and the date as the
         transaction number. For example, if you posted on January 1,
         enter 01/01 as the transaction number


         V.    Reports
         This option contains many reports ranging from Financial
         Statements, Clients Statements, to Product Listings. All
         reports can be displayed or printed.


         A) Trial Balance
         This report will print all the accounts currently in your
         Chart of Accounts. It will print the accounts beginning
         balance, this month's balance, and the current balance. These
         balances are updated only during Ledger Posting and  Ledger
         End of Month processes.


         B) Balance Sheet
         This report will print all assets , liabilities, and
         equity/capital accounts, along with their balances. It will
         print the accounts beginning balance, this month's balance,
         and the current balance. These balances are updated only
         during  Ledger Posting and Ledger End of Month processes.


         C) Income Statement
         This report will print all revenue and expense accounts;
         along with their balances. It will print the accounts
         beginning balance, this month's balance, and the current
         balance. These balances are updated only during Ledger
         Posting and Ledger End of Month processes.


         D) Client Aging
         This report will print all the open invoices and payments to
         all clients. The items will be aged by date and printed in
         the appropriate columns. Totals for each client and a grand
         total will also be printed.


         E) Client Statements
         This option will print statements for a range of clients.
         These statements are reminders that can be send to clients
         showing their current account balance. Statements can be
         printed to plain paper or to pre-printed forms available
         from Painless Accounting, Inc..


         F) Client Labels
         This option will print mailing labels for a range of clients.
         These labels can be printed on standard 6 line or 9 line
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         labels.


         G) Client Directory
         This option will print all information entered for each
         client on file. This information includes, name, address,
         phone, comments, etc.


         H) Historical Invoice
         This option will print each line item entered under the
         'Invoice' module for a range of clients. This report is
         updated when you answer 'Yes' to Update Historical Invoice
         File during the Invoice Posting Process.


         I) Product Listing
         This option will print a range of products currently on file,
         along with the description selling price.


         J) Service Listing
         This option will print a range of services currently on file,
         along with the description and selling price.


         K) Message Listing
         This option will print a range of messages currently on file,
         along with the description.


         L) Chart of Accounts Listing
         This option will print all the accounts current on file,
         along with the description, and account type


         M) Vendor Listing
         This option will print a range of vendors currently on file,
         along with their address, and phone numbers.


         VI.   Budget
         This option allows you to enter and edit your budget figures
         and print actual and variance reports from this information


         A) Enter/Edit Budget
         This option allows you to enter and edit your budget figures.
         Simply highlight the desired period and account and type in
         the desired budget amount. Use the Control Menu Box to close
         the budget window when you are finished.


         B) Budget Report
         This option will print all the budget figures you have
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         entered for your revenue and expense accounts. You may
         display or print this report


         C) Actual Report
         This option will print all the actual balances for your
         expense and revenue accounts. You may display or print this
         report


         D) Variance Report
         This report will print all the budget and actual balance for
         your expense and revenue accounts, along with a variance
         between the two. You may display or print this report.


         VII.  Utilities
         This option allows you to perform several miscellaneous
         utility functions. The options found under this option are:
           1) Reindex Files
           2) File Sizes
           3) Backup Files
           4) Restore Files
           5) Printer Setup
           6) Statement Text


         A) Reindex Files
         This option will reindex and pack all your data files. This
         option will recreate all your index files, and possibly free
         disk space. For example, if you delete an invoice, the
         invoice record is not physically removed from the file, it is
         simply marked for deletion. Reindexing will remove this
         record from the file and free up the disk space used by this
         record.


         B) File Sizes
         This option will display the amount of records contained in
         each of your data files.


         C) Backup Files
         This option allows you to backup all your .DBF files to
         either a floppy or to your hard disk. You will be prompted to
         select the drive. All data will be backed up to the root
         directory of the drive selected.


         D) Restore Files
         This option allows you to restore your DBF files that were
         backed up using the 'Backup Files' option. Simply select the
         drive that contains the data files. The data will be
         automatically restored into your Painless Accounting
         directory.
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         E) Printer Setup
         This option allows you to select the type of printer you are
         using. Simply highlight the type of printer that is connected
         to your computer and then select the 'Select' button. If you
         wish to exit the process simply select the  'Cancel' button.


         F) Statement Text
         This option allows you to enter text that will appear at the
         bottom of your client statements. For example if your clients
         statement is 31-60 days overdue, the text found in '31-60
         days' will automatically be printed at the bottom of  the
         clients statement.


         VIII. Closing
         This routine contains option that are to be run at the end of
         the accounting period. You can run these options at any time
         and as often as you wish. You can be on a calendar or a
         physical accounting cycle


         A) Ledger End of Month
         This option will remove all items in the Ledger that have
         been posted, (have a 'P' next to them on the Ledger reports).
         These amounts will be added to the beginning balances in the
         chart of accounts and this months balances  will be reset to
         zero. You will be prompted to confirm that you want to run
         this process. Next, you have the option to have the data
         placed  into historical files. If you place the data into the
         historical files, you can print reports from this data at a
         later time.


         B) Invoice End of Month
         This option will simply match up invoices and payments. If
         the balance of a given invoice is zero, then all the
         transactions for that invoice will be removed from the file.
         For example, if you have invoice 208 for $250.00 and a
         payment to invoice 208 for $250.00, both transactions will be
         removed from the file. Once these items are removed  from the
         file they will no longer appear on the Client Aging and
         Client Statements


         C) Ledger End of Year
         This option will clear all revenue and expense accounts and
         place the balance into your profit -and-loss account. You
         will be prompted if you wish to purge the Ledger Historical
         File, Check Historical File, Invoice Historical Files,  and
         if you would like to zero your budget figures.  You will then
         be asked for your profit-and-loss account. This must be a
         capital account.

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         IX.   Appendix

         A) Converting Painless Accounting 2.5-50 Data Files.
         To convert data in previous versions of Painless Accounting
         to Painless Accounting for Windows, simply press (Alt+U)  
         from the Main Menu of Painless Accounting for Windows.

         You will be prompted for the drive and directory of your   
         old Painless Accounting data files. These are the files    
         you wish to convert into Painless Accounting for Windows.   
                                                                          
         You must post all your Invoices, Receivables, and Payables 
         from the old data files before running this routine.                                     
                                                                               
                                                    








































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