But unlike Peachtree Complete, QuickBooks Pro doesn't offer the extensive hand-holding and tutorials that many novices desire. Its General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Receivable, and Payroll tools are as good as any. QuickBooks Pro's inventory and time-billing tools, however, fall short of those offered by MYOB and Peachtree Complete. Forms are another one of QuickBook Pro's strengths. To customize forms, you simply check or clear boxes in the form's template.
Database records are also very flexible, containing standard and custom fields.
But the depth of the data you can store is limited, particularly in areas like inventory. Unlike MYOB, QuickBooks Pro doesn't allow multiple pricing levels, and it supports only one type of inventory costing. QuickBooks Pro's selection and handling of reports is above average but not as robust as that of Peachtree Complete. QuickBooks Pro covers the basics and offers exceptional customization, but it doesn't offer management-level reports, such as operational analysis or resource management. You can buy postage online from E-Stamp for use with QuickBooks, sign up for a merchant account, and even authorize credit card payments.