Comparison

We offer two versions of Drake Accounting: Professional Edition and Forms Edition. Details are listed online and summarized below.

Professional Edition	Forms Edition
Includes direct entry federal and state forms, plus fully-featured multi-location Live and After-the-Fact payroll with an option for batch entry, Accounts Payable module with the ability to print checks, Accounts Receivable, and a fully featured Accounting system that uses the time-tested, off-setting entry model. The Accounting module produces financial statements in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP).	Direct data entry program designed to produce quarterly federal and state payroll forms, as well as end-of-year federal Forms 94x, W-2, and 1099s, and their state equivalents.
The Professional Edition can be bundled with the Drake Tax software for one low price!*	This is available for Drake Tax Pay Per Return users or those wanting to purchase Drake Accounting only.*
All features in the Forms Edition are included in the Professional Edition.	.
Unlimited print and e-File (where applicable) capabilities for Federal Forms and State Forms	Unlimited print and e-File (where applicable) capabilities for Federal Forms and State Forms
No per form or per e-File charges	No per form or per e-File charges
Includes Federal Forms W-2, Forms 1099, Forms 1098, and 94x Series	Includes Forms W-2, Forms 1099, Forms 1098, and 94x Series
State Forms from 50 states and Departments of Revenue & Labor	State Forms from 50 states and Departments of Revenue & Labor
Payroll (including Live, After the Fact, and Multi-Location)	N/A
Bookkeeping	N/A.
Accounts receivable	N/A.
Accounts payable	N/A.

Forms Edition Screenshot

Professional Edition Screenshot