Sage Software Introduces Peachtree by Sage Premium Accounting for Nonprofits 2006

Sage Software today announced the general availability of its new industry-specific software, Peachtree by Sage Premium Accounting for Nonprofits. To better meet the special accounting requirements of small nonprofit organizations, Peachtree Premium Accounting for Nonprofits is designed to offer easy start-up, along with sample charts of accounts, reports and financial statements.

"Small nonprofit organizations have long preferred Peachtree through the years because of its solid accounting, strong reporting features and cost effectiveness," said Jim Portner, vice president of product management, Sage Software. "Now we can offer these organizations an accounting program more appropriately focused to the way they work, because we've added specific features to assist in their daily tasks."

Generally dependant upon volunteers, small nonprofits in many cases do not have accounting expertise or dedicated accounting staff, but Peachtree offers full accounting functionality along with the in-depth reporting, security and general ease of use small organizations seek.

In addition to the core features available in the Peachtree 2006 Accounting line, Peachtree Premium Accounting for Nonprofits 2006 includes:

--  Unified Chart of Accounts to allow for the quick and reliable
    translation of financial statements into categories required by the IRS
    Form 990.
--  United Way-based chart of accounts, which complies with the United Way
    accepted range of account numbers for the reports they require.
--  Industry Specific Financial Statements, such as Statement of Revenues
    and Expenditures, Budgeted Statement of Revenues and Expenditures and a
    Statement of Financial Position to make it easy for nonprofits to
    demonstrate sound financial management, even when multiple funds and
    encumbrances are involved.

Peachtree Premium Accounting for Nonprofits 2006 debuts as part of the Peachtree Accounting 2006 line, which also includes industry-specific products for construction, distribution, manufacturing, and accountants in addition to the general accounting editions of the award-winning Peachtree products.

Pricing and Availability

Peachtree Premium Accounting for Nonprofits 2006 is currently available direct from Sage Software. Single user versions are available for $599; Multi-user (5 seat license) is available for $1199. For more information on this product, other products in the 2006 line, or the Peachtree Third Party Partner Program, please call 800-228-3224 or visit www.peachtree.com.

Rebates are available for current Peachtree and select competitive customers. The products come with 30 days of free technical support and a 60-day, full money-back guarantee for first-time customers. Functionality varies by product. For more information on these and other available products and services or to order directly from Sage Software, call 800-228-0068 or visit www.peachtree.com.

About Sage Software (formerly Best Software)

Sage Software offers leading business management products and services that support the needs, challenges and dreams of more than 2.4 million small and mid-sized customers in North America. Its parent company, The Sage Group plc (LSE: SGE.L), supports 4.5 million customers worldwide. For more than 25 years, Sage Software has delivered easy-to-use, scalable and customizable applications through its portfolio of leading brands, including Abra, ACCPAC, ACT!, BusinessWorks, CPASoftware, FAS, MAS 90, MAS 200, MAS 500, MIP, Peachtree, SalesLogix, and Timberline Office, among many others. For more information, please visit the Web site at www.bestsoftware.com/moreinfo or call (866) 308-BEST.

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