Create a New Company - Accounting Method

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The accounting method determines how Sage 50 handles General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable transactions.

  1. Start Create a New Company, and make sure the Accounting Method window is displayed.
  2. Choose the accounting method to run your business:

Check with your accountant to determine the best accounting method for your type of business.

Note: You cannot track retainage or use the retainage feature in Sage 50 Quantum Accounting if you select the Cash-Basis method of accounting. How do I set up Sage 50 to track retainage?.

Warning! Once you choose the accounting method and complete the New Company Setup wizard, you cannot change it for this company.

  1. To continue setting up your company, select the Next button. Sage 50 displays the Create a New Company - Posting Method window.
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