Having used MS Money in the past, I was disappointed having downloaded the trial of the latest version, that it was not possible to buy it unless you were in the US. I thought I'd give Accountz a go as to be honest there don't appear to be many products on the market. It is however one of the worst software purchases I've ever had the misfortune to use. Completely illogical in how it works (particularly if you are used to MS Money) the user instructions are poor, it looks cheap and nasty and I will be reverting to a home made database instead
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Wish I'd read the reviews before ordering this product. I agree with everyone else and can't add much to comments that have already been made (doesn't calculate VAT etc). Stay away from this version of Quickbooks.
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SimpleStart is easy to use if this is what you are looking for `simplicity' then this is the package to buy. Ease of use is essential for the smaller concern one or two people who are looking for something straightforward, that does not require lots of time or complications.
SimpleStart is not aimed at the VAT registered business, if you are VAT registered then use caution perhaps before purchasing.
No particular problems were noted whilst using the software this seemed quick, easy and functional.
If this product should be on a short list of options, I am sure that no one would be displeased or regret the purchase of this software accountancy package.
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Wow, this took so long to install I thought my PC had died! Once installed, the start up wizard was a great way to help novices like myself set up home/company details. There's also a Quick Start window which launches the most commonly-used tasks like invoicing, which saves having to scour the main interface. If you have other Microsoft products (I have Word 2007), you'll like how well they work together.
So far I have only printed out (with ease), several invoices for a freelance journalist friend. But I plan to use this to manage my household and eBay accounts and will update this review when I have had more time to explore all the features.
But I already like it. It has a familiar feel even though I've never used it before. And while ... Read More:
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Once you get the hang of it, it is nearly enjoyable. You can erase your horlicks without apparent damage. The best aspect is a live, courteous and helpful telephone back-up team who answer my problems and even advise me of what I will do wrong next. Worth any amount of money!
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Money 2005 isn't sophisticated enough to deal with tax returns. For instance, it can't handle split capital allowance pools. Work arounds are possible but they defeat the purpose of having a set of "linked accounts". The program is also confusing to use. It really requires the purchase of a seperate "how to use guide" (I used Microsoft Money for Dummies 2005) to make it manageable.
It has taken me 3 or 4 times longer to complete my accounts this year using Money 2005. Needless to say I will not be using Money 2005 again.
Instead, I recommend Microsoft Accounting 2008 Express which is FREE. Unfortunately, this program also has a learning curve as its based on double entry book keeping. However, as its the standard book keeping method used by accountants, ... Read More:
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Money 2005 isn't sophisticated enough to deal with tax returns. For instance, it can't handle split capital allowance pools. Work arounds are possible but they defeat the purpose of having a set of "linked accounts". The program is also confusing to use. It really requires the purchase of a seperate "how to use guide" (I used Microsoft Money for Dummies 2005) to make it manageable.
It has taken me 3 or 4 times longer to complete my accounts this year using Money 2005. Needless to say I will not be using Money 2005 again.
Instead, I recommend Microsoft Accounting 2008 Express which is FREE. Unfortunately, this program also has a learning curve as its based on double entry book keeping. However, as its the standard book keeping method used by accountants, ... Read More:
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Money 2005 isn't sophisticated enough to deal with tax returns. For instance, it can't handle split capital allowance pools. Work arounds are possible but they defeat the purpose of having a set of "linked accounts". The program is also confusing to use. It really requires the purchase of a seperate "how to use guide" (I used Microsoft Money for Dummies 2005) to make it manageable.
It has taken me 3 or 4 times longer to complete my accounts this year using Money 2005. Needless to say I will not be using Money 2005 again.
Instead, I recommend Microsoft Accounting 2008 Express which is FREE. Unfortunately, this program also has a learning curve as its based on double entry book keeping. However, as its the standard book keeping method used by accountants, ... Read More:
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Whilst the interface is quite intuitive and easy to use, I was most disappointed with the inability to import or export data.
You can export items to a spreadsheet, however the inability to import data in CSV, QIF or other formats makes me wish I had kept my £20 and just carried on using a Spreadsheet or Access. Be aware the website is now Accountz (with a Z - version 6) this is version 5...
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