Accounting Software utilizes Web technology.

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Perception 2004, offered as financial management system for farms and ranches, includes budgeting, reporting, search, and checkbook balancer features. Product also enables users to communicate, via Web, with support department beyond normal daytime working hours. In addition to posting book and market value balances, software also posts modified cash balances for balance sheet information on tax returns. It also offers frequently used date range parameters and data filters.



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New Version of Red Wing Software's Perception Accounting Utilizes Web Technology and Offers Wide-ranging Enhancements



Red Wing, MN, August 4, 2003 - Red Wing Software, the nation's leading developer of agricultural accounting software, announced a new version release for Perception Accounting, a financial management system for farms and ranches. The 2004 version, scheduled for release September 26, 2003, utilizes Web technology for new Help features, and includes budgeting, reporting, search, and checkbook balancer enhancements.

"Perception 2004 will have a major impact on existing users, making it easy to communicate via the Web with our support department," according to Mark Machtemes, Sales Manager. "Plus, with so many added report enhancements, and easy search capabilities, the new version helps solidify Perception as a leading financial product for the ag market."

The added Web Technology expands producers' ability to communicate with Red Wing staff and other producers beyond normal daytime working hours. A new feature allows users to request a technical support call directly from Perception. The Enter Support Call option launches a Web page that allows a user to enter a subject, question, and other information. The process logs a support call for response via e-mail or telephone. A user can also enter the Online Red Wing Community Forum by using the Enter Forum menu selection on the Help menu. The forum is designed as a help tool for Perception users to correspond with their peers.

Other Help features include enhanced Video Help installation, and a new Video Help tab located with the context-sensitive help buttons on the lower portion of the screen.

In addition to posting book and market value balances, Perception 2004 also posts modified cash balances for balance sheet information on tax returns. Tax Balance Sheet Reports are now a click away.

"The enhancements to the Search functionality of Perception make it even more efficient for customers," says Matt Hilton, Ag Sales Consultant. "New frequently used date range parameters and data filters are great when you don't have a lot of time to spend in the office."

The Checkbook Balancer enhancements include added columns and subtotals in the Reconcilement Detail Report to simplify comparisons with bank statements.

To learn more about additional enhancements to the software, or to place a new order or upgrade, contact Red Wing Software at 800-732-9464.

About Red Wing Software
Red Wing Software has been a leader in agricultural accounting for over twenty years. Perception & AgCHEK Accounting have complete integration of all financial information, and are known throughout the industry for flexibility and powerful analysis capabilities. Used by thousands of farms and ranches for record keeping and analysis, Red Wing Software products are also used by many educational institutions throughout North America to teach financial management at the college and adult levels. For additional information call 1-800-732-9464, visit www.redwingsoftware.com, or write to Red Wing Software, 491 Highway 19, Red Wing, MN 55066.

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