Accounting Software

[heather2]

For those who do their own bookkeeping, what software do you use? I know some that use Microsoft Money and others who use a Quicken version.

Do you like what you use and would you advise others to use it as well?

Thanks!
Heather

[Lynn Terry]

I've used Quickbooks Pro for over 8 years now - and I love it!

[SBSbookkeeping]

Hi Heather,

I wouldn’t really recommend Quicken or MS Money for a business – they are really more for personal finances. Quickbooks is by far the most popular accounting software for small to medium-sized businesses. It is very user-friendly, and has an “interview” process to help you set up your company file, and comes with a variety of pre-set, industry-specific chart of accounts. And their help section is pretty complete. I would recommend either the Basic or Pro edition (the Simple Start program they came out with recently didn’t get very good reviews). You can look at their website here: http://www.quickbooks.intuit.com , and if you scroll down a bit to the middle of the page, you can click on a button to compare the different versions.

If you decide to buy it though, I wouldn’t order it directly from them. Do a search and compare prices. I know Amazon.com has the 2005 Pro version for $179. They are just getting ready to roll out the 2006 version, so 2005 has come down in price a bit.

Hope this helps!

Lynne

[heather2]

Thanks guys! That helps. Lynne, that's some great insight. I really appreciate it!

Heather

[Todd Sumrall]

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[emeradyl]

[McRalphe]

any freeware accounting programs around?

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[ChristyK]

I'm using Peachtree. I originally chose it because its lower price and ability to handle inventory. I really like it but have experience in accounting so I'm not sure how someone without that experience would feel about it. I bought it off half.ebay.com at an awesome discount.

As far as free programs but searching for 'open source accounting' brought up a lot of options. It seems I remember someone creating software that was geared towards IM financial record keeping. I'll have to keep an eye open for it.

Christy

[Warren Contreras]