Carol Yacht's Peachtree textbook is the market leader because her pedagogy is unmatched--she incorporates real-world businesses; step-by step-directions; numerous screen illustrations; challenging exercises and projects; and a website with additional resources. The 13th edition teaches you how to use Peachtree Complete Accounting 2009 software including how to set up service, merchandising, nonprofit, and manufacturing businesses. The primary goal is for the student to have a working familiarity with the software after completing the course with this text. Peachtree is widely used by individuals, businesses, and accountants. For more than 30 years, Peachtree by Sage has produced award-winning accounting software. More than 5.7 million small and medium-sized businesses use Sage Software products worldwide (http: //sage.com/ourbusiness/aboutus). More than 14,000 employees work for Sage Software. In the United States and Canada, Peachtree is used by more than 2.8 million customers. Industries that use Peachtree include manufacturing; distribution; nonprofit organizations; construction; retail businesses; public utilities; legal, medical, and accounting firms.