This book investigates the criteria and methodologies necessary for small business owners to select appropriate accounting software for microcomputer systems. The author, Gary Simon, draws upon his expertise in financial systems and early personal computing to provide a structured framework for evaluating software functionality against specific business requirements. The text addresses the transition from manual bookkeeping to digital solutions, emphasizing the importance of scalability, user interface design, and data integrity in the mid-1980s computing landscape.

The text serves as a historical snapshot of the early adoption phase of microcomputer-based accounting, reflecting the technical constraints and priorities of the mid-1980s. It provides a foundational perspective on the shift toward digitized financial management that remains relevant for understanding the evolution of business software.