DataIsland Software has a new product: Abacus Accounting Engine for FileMaker Pro, which adds general ledger, chart of accounts, and standard accounting reports to a FileMaker solution
Abacus offers XML (eXtensible Markup Language) export capabilities and can be customized to meet a user’s needs, said Geoff Wells, owner of DataIsland Software and author of “FileMaker Pro 6: The Complete Reference,” an upcoming book from Osborne. Abacus requires FileMaker Pro 5.x or better and is compatible with Mac OS X, the Classic Mac operating system and Windows.
Abacus is suitable for hobbyists, in-house developers and FileMaker Pro consultants, according to MacTech magazine . A demo is available for download. A single user license is US$495; additional seats are $50 each.