Re: MYOB or Quickbooks?

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From: Walter Plinge
Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2004 11:32

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> Apologies if these arent appropriate conferences to ask this but couldnt
> think of a better one.
>
> My wife and I run a micro-business (just the two of us) and until now have
> used the free e-Record software provided by the ATO.
>
> e-Record works ok but is a bit cludgy so am looking for something a bit
> better.
>
> Would people recommend MYOB (Firstbusiness?) or Quickbooks (Lite?)

I used Quickbooks for a number of years then switched in July to MYOB. I 
prefer MYOB - but then I'm a CPA. It's closer to the mid-range professional 
systems such as ACCPAC.

For a neophyte I would go with Quickbooks - it's a bit easier if you aren't 
up to speed on double entry and debits & credits.  It has a more friendly 
user interface.  I audit a small club's books each year and they are 
perfectly happy with Quickbooks.

Ultimately, they are quite similar and aimed at the same market.

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