Accounting

Auto Shop Writer provides a fully integrated accounting system.  This means you only enter any piece of data once and it is applied everywhere. All aspects of the accounting process are included.

The program also will output workorder and client data to Quickbooks.  This is discussed elsewhere in the manual.  Other data is not sent to Quickbooks because that program does not support it ( ie. inventory control ), or it is not practical to interact with the data through the Intuit interface.

The accounting system was developed originally in accordance with standard small business accounting course ware used in community college classes.  Over the years, refinements have been made, and additional features added, to focus specifically on the service industry.  These modifications were the result of continuous input from shop owners and managers who use the system daily.

Please read the information in the following sections carefully.  It will help you use the system to its full capability.