Why should I upgrade to MYOB version 17?

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MYOB Version 17

MYOB Version 17 was released in February 2008 for PCs. A new version for Macs was released in March 2008. The new version has been developed specifically to enhance the existing features and introduce new features that will make accounting even more rewarding for small business. By splitting the software development between its PC and Mac ranges MYOB will be able add new features more quickly in the future.

PC Range

Full Details of the PC Range - MYOB BusinessBasics, Accounting, Accounting Plus and more 

Product Comparison for new Version 17 products for PCs [pdf]

Mac Range

Full Details of Mac Range - MYOB FirstEdge, AccountEdge and AccountEdge Plus

Product Comparison for new Version 17 products for Macs [pdf]


New Features of Version 17

New-look MYOB help

  • New MYOB Help

Spell-check

  • Check the spelling in your Sales, Purchases and Item information
  • Set spelling preferences

Payroll [MYOB Accounting Plus and AccountEdge Plus only]

  • Email pay slips
  • Automatically adjust base pay amount details when employees take leave
  • Record leave information when you process your payroll
  • Link multiple wage categories to an entitlement
  • More information in employee entitlement balance reportsNew tax table validity tests
  • End-of-year forms assistant 
  • End of Year Tax Forms Assistant is now more similar to the printed P35 form
  • Review your P35 e-file report before submitting
  • Print onto a single-sheet P60 form without resizing your MYOB template

Security and audit trail

  • Restrict access to employee information
  • Set a lock period date
  • Create an audit trail entry when editing a Receive Items transaction

Import and Export

  • Import and export enhancements
  • Specify how you want to import timesheet data

Reports and forms

  • Preview your Sales, Purchases, Pay Suppliers and Spend Money forms before printing
  • Itemise your invoice statements
  • Include stock locations on your item sales and item purchase forms
  • Group report data by stock location
  • Include debits and discounts on remittance advices
  • Change to Transaction VAT Codes report
  • print or email remittance advices to suppliers

Note

If you are upgrading from another MYOB product, you must update your user IDs. Every User ID is now linked to a password and is used to assign access and track transactions. You must activate your company file within 30 days.

System Requirements

Windows: Windows 2000, XP or later, or NT4 (SP6) or higher. Macintosh: OSX 10.3 and later.

Next Step:

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