MAS 90, Quickbooks and Great Plains are examples of great accounting packages. However, they are not developed exclusively for construction, nor will they handle a contractor's unique and sometimes complex accounting needs. An example of a specialized need is construction payroll. The correct handling of prevailing wage, union reciprocity, state reciprocity and reporting of taxes and wages is critical. Proper revenue recognition, work in progress and over/under billing should automatically be generated.
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