Doc Holliday Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 It looks like I'm going to have to get some new software for bookeeping. Have been using Quickbooks Pro 2005 until now but since the disk can't be found (assumed stolen) I need to get a replacement. I've heard that the current versions aren't as user friendly (ie that you can't corect any mistakes once entered) and also there are some issues with it running on certain hardware, although I thnk that was just relating to Apple computers. Anyway, can any accountany types and/or self-employed amongst you dispell any myths and make suggestions for what is suitable. Thanks & regards, Doc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 I use sage which is pretty handy but if you have backups for quickbooks I'd just continue with what you have rather than trying to find a new base point to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 I use sage which is pretty handy but if you have backups for quickbooks I'd just continue with what you have rather than trying to find a new base point to start. Sage do many packages you will find one to suit running some form of backup might be recomended with any new system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFC Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 It depends what level of accounts you need. Easy Cash Manager is what I use for simple accounts both business and private. The best bit is that it's free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SXPhil Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 I use Quickbooks Pro latest version and its just as flexible as it has been can't go wrong with it and of course your familiar with it Sage is good but not as flexible IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Holliday Posted September 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Thanks for replies guys. Phil, can you correct entries? I'm sure my book keeper has said one of her other clients has it for her to use but said it's not as good as the 2005 version (which I had\have and have backups of). I know Intuit said they do't support 2005 versions anymore but can you still gt it? Legitimately I mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 most decent accounting software its hard to correct things if you don't want to leave a trail. Lots of ways of sorting errors usually but simple deletion doesn't usually work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 It depends on the size of your company. We looked at all the options, took advice from an independent consultant (family friend), looked at what interfaced well with our freight software and asked our accountant what they preferred to work with. (If your accountant doesn't work with or like Quickbooks (for example) then it will end up costing you more in accountancy bills.) Sage came out best for all three, so that it what we use. We handover a memory stick at the end of each financial year and the accountant works with the info we provide them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SXPhil Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 (edited) Thanks for replies guys. Phil, can you correct entries? I'm sure my book keeper has said one of her other clients has it for her to use but said it's not as good as the 2005 version (which I had\have and have backups of). I know Intuit said they do't support 2005 versions anymore but can you still gt it? Legitimately I mean. Yes its rather unique in that respect but it does stop the need for endless journals for those fat finger adjustments Also when someone decided to combine two expense catagories the other day it was so easy !!! Phil Edited September 15, 2011 by SXPhil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 I use Quickbooks Pro latest version and its just as flexible as it has been can't go wrong with it and of course your familiar with it Sage is good but not as flexible IMHO :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 SWMBO is a Lion Tamer and in all the businesses she has run/worked for, Sage was sworn by.... Don't use SAP.......I know it's for larger companies and corporations but it's a real nightmare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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