One Ticket to the Matinee Please: A Case Designed to Teach Students Accounting Software (Peachtree) Skills

Abstract

ABSTRACT The purpose of this article is to provide a practical case (in a movie theatre setting) where students can become familiar with the functionality and utility of Peachtree Accounting Software. Students will learn how to set up a new company and track a month of financial information. Additionally, the project identifies potential weaknesses in the software's design and demonstrates how to set some user security levels to help mitigate the chances for misuse or theft. What makes this case unique is that it was designed by students for the purpose of instructing their peers on the features, as well as deficiencies or limitations, of the software package.