High-end microcomputer accounting software is designed to handle the books and records of companies that require considerable accounting power, which is usually beyond the reach of most low-cost packages. Basic functions for this type of software consist of general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and system manager. Additional functions commonly offered include payroll, job cost, inventory, windowing system, multi-user DOS, and specialized modules such as point-of-sale. Evaluation criteria for these high-end products are similar to those of low-cost packages, which can be summarized as:
functionality;
capacity;
report capabilities;
multiuser support; and
speed[5].