Global Features

For Linux, Windows and Mac

Quasar Accounting was developed for Linux on Linux. Currently the Quasar server runs on Linux, Windows and Mac. The Quasar client is also available for Linux, Windows and Mac. You can work with any combination thereof.

International Ready

Quasar's new international ready features include the ability to define your monetary symbol, monetary format, date format, time format, number format and percentage format. Any and all text can be translated or changed to suit your specific requirements. In addition Quasar has a standard Canadian format and a standard United States format.

Graphical User Interface

Quasar is a new product designed with a graphical interface. It is not an older text based package with a graphical interface add-on. It was designed using Qt which is the same library used for the KDE user interface and other Linux projects. For more information on Qt please see the Trolltech web page at http://www.trolltech.com.

Fast/Easy Data Entry

The Quasar main window, icons, menus, lookups, and search functions have all been designed with you, the user, in mind. Screens were kept simple with instant access to advanced functions and superior access to supporting data. - improved lookup features

Quick Error Correction

Existing transactions are easy to find and easy to edit. Quasar has a find transaction screen that allows you to find a transaction very quickly using a variety of selection criteria.

Backup And Restore

Backup your company to a backup file and restore it as and when the need arises.

Recurring Transactions

Define recurring transactions for recurring journal entries, recurring cheques, recurring customer invoices, recurring vendor invoices and recurring vendor payments.

On-Line Help

On-line help is available for every screen. A table of contents provides the ability to move around and view several help screens in succession.

Preferences

Set your style, font and color preferences.

Multiple Companies

Create and manage multiple companies within the same application.

Import Data

Quasar makes maximum use of XML files for importing. Using XML files you can import data such as the chart of accounts, inventory, customer information, vendor information, opening balances, journal entries, purchase orders, packing slips, vendor invoices, customer invoices, consignments in and consignments out. - expanded data imports.

Drill Down Feature

From most Quasar information screens you can drill down and view the detail of the actual transactions. This will be limited only by the user security access.

Mailing Labels

Print mailing labels for customers, vendors, employees and personal acquaintances. Select labels from one of our supported forms.

Work Shift Control

Every point-of-sale transaction includes date, time, work station, employee , store and shift. After a each work shift, you can close the shift, complete cash reconciliations, do tender adjustments and report on the results. - cash reconcile wizard