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	  PLEASANTON, Calif. - October 3, 2006 - Avanquest Software, a leading developer 
	  and publisher of business and consumer software for the global PC market, 
	  today announced the release of Bookkeeper 2007, its all-in-one financial 
	  management solution for the small office/home office (SOHO) market.  
	   
	  
	  With a base price of $29.95, this latest version of Avanquest's Bookkeeper 
	  software is the most robust, inexpensive entry-level accounting software on the 
	  market.  Designed as a complete financial management solution, Bookkeeper 2007 
	  empowers small business owners to eliminate the time-consuming pad-and-paper 
	  accounting methods that can be frustrating and often result in error.
	   
	  
	  Incorporating a redesigned user interface that provides all pertinent information 
	  on one screen - including pending checks and invoices to print, payables due, 
	  receivables and bank account balances - Bookkeeper 2007's new version offers 
	  enhancements that enable businesses to:
	   
	  - Easily and quickly record payments of company bills made with credit/debit cards.
 
	  - Design and print custom expense and payroll checks.
 
	  - Avoid product stock depletion with inventory warnings from the program's invoice screen.
 
	  - Create invoices and estimates that can be printed or emailed with the PDF export tool.
 
	   
	  
	  
	  With an intuitive Start-Up Wizard, Bookkeeper 2007 lets users painlessly set up 
	  their company, employee, product, customer and vendor information fast.  Once 
	  up-and-running, all important information is available though a searchable, 
	  single-screen interface allowing the fastest possible program navigation.  To 
	  guarantee users never miss a beat, the handy task manager tool provides alerts 
	  for any pending and reoccurring transactions, and can be programmed to display 
	  daily "to-do" reminders.  To ensure all this important information is secure 
	  Bookkeeper 2007 is password enabled.
	   
	  
	  Helping to maximize productivity, Bookkeeper 2007 enables small businesses to 
	  effortlessly create customizable reports about virtually any aspect of their 
	  finances and operations.  With over 115 analytical report templates, users can 
	  easily track accounts payables, receivables, payroll expenses, quarterly and 
	  annual earnings, sales figures and more.  Best of all, these reports can be saved 
	  and printed for future analysis or comparison with past results.
	   
	  
	  In addition to meeting the general accounting needs of any small business, 
	  Bookkeeper 2007 also includes a number of tools designed to increase 
	  productivity and cut operating costs.  Providing incentive to keep payroll 
	  processing in house, Bookkeeper 2007 enables employers to cut paychecks on-time 
	  for salaried, hourly and contracted employees with a simple click.  The software 
	  extracts all applicable employee information and compiles it onto a customizable, 
	  printable paycheck ultimately saving the business owner time and money.  By 
	  purchasing an additional tax-table add-on, Bookkeeper can even calculate Federal, 
	  Social Security, Medicare and state deductions for each pay period.  
	   
	  
	  Employers will also appreciate Bookkeeper's flexible payday scheduling capabilities 
	  allowing weekly, bi-monthly and monthly payday arrangements.  As the end of the 
	  fiscal year approaches, the ability to create and print accurate W2 forms will make 
	  the transition to a new year easier.  
	   
	  
	  Bookkeeper 2007 is part of the popular MySoftware small business productivity 
	  line from Avanquest USA, and integrates with Avanquest's best-of-breed check 
	  management solution, Checksoft Premier.  MySoftware products are available at 
	  thousands of leading U.S. and Canadian retail outlets and directly from the company 
	  Web site: http://www.avanquestusa.com.
	   
	  
	  About Avanquest Software 
	  Avanquest Software is a global developer and leading publisher of best-selling 
	  personal and professional software designed for utilities, office productivity, 
	  communications and mobility worldwide. Avanquest Software products are marketed in 
	  over 100 countries, through e-commerce, OEM partnerships and IT resellers. Founded 
	  in 1984 as BVRP Software and listed since December 1996 on Euronext 
	  (ISIN FR0004026714), Avanquest Software forms part of the Eurolist, NextEconomy 
	  segment and SBF 250 index.  Additional information on Avanquest Software is 
	  available at www.avanquest.com.
	   
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