Paradigm designed this title so students can practice all of the basic accounting activities supported in the 2016 version of the Sage 50 (R) software. Detailed step-by-step explanations followed by hands-on exercises provide students ample practice opportunities to ensure mastery. After completing Computerized Accounting with Sage 50 (R) 2016, students will understand how to setup a new company, build a chart of accounts, enter beginning balances in the general ledger, process transactions, prepare nancial statements, reconcile accounts for a service business, and process payroll.While using Computerized Accounting with Sage 50 (R) 2016, students will:*Learn software procedures through step-by-step instructions while examining screen captures.*Gain insight into processes through hints and identi ed key phrases, which are included in the textbook margins.*Assess their comprehension with checkpoint features that appear at the end of each major chapter section.*Test their knowledge of learning objectives through practice exercises and two levels of comprehensive case problems.*Sharpen their critical-thinking skills while completing end-of-chapter writing and decision-making problems that relate to learning objectives.*Learn the importance of soft skills in today's workplace through Cooperative Learning team activities.