Intuit QuickBooks Accounting Pro Edition 2009

Pros: The software is able to keep an accurate running balance for a checking account.

Cons: I have used Quickbooks since 2004 for small business and Non-profit accounting. It has been continually frustrating. The Inuit customer service seems more interested in selling more services than assisting the customer.

Summary: Having upgraded from QB2004 to 2007 and now to 2009, it is remarkable how the software seems to grow more restrictive. You can no longer cut a paycheck without subscribing to a payroll service. The upgrade process is cumbersome and needs to be carefully debugged of accounting errors. Trying to port to QB for the MAC 2009 is hopeless. You need to monitor your entry dates for deposits and checks carefully since the program randomly changes the date during the process.