Before I begin, I know the most popular and reasonable answer will be to learn and use Quickbooks. There is some sort of 'block' in my brain that will not allow me to learn quickbooks and I am content in using a different software to do the simple things I am needing to do... [more inside]
posted by TwilightKid on Apr 17, 2013 - 8 answers

I'm currently looking at adopting Freshbooks or Kashoo, and would be interested in experiences with either, or other recommendations. Context: I'm a few years into freelancing (across a few different industries) and I'm working on improving my accounting, with the goals of easier tax time, smoother day-to-day operations, and better information about cashflow and budgeting. Right now I use Toggl for time tracking, and Mint for expense tracking and budgeting; I like Toggl but I'm not married to it, and Mint is starting to drive me absolutely nuts. I do invoicing and bookkeeping manually. Also welcome would be general tips on bookkeeping and accounting for small businesses / freelancers. I'm on a Mac, in Canada.
posted by sixswitch on Apr 1, 2013 - 2 answers

Can anyone recommend simple-to-use, free, web-based software that can easily reconcile accounts for a small partnership? [more inside]
posted by ajp on Mar 5, 2013 - 6 answers

Looking for a very robust but reasonably-priced online accounting system for small business [more inside]
posted by Dansaman on Jan 6, 2013 - 2 answers

Looking for recommendations for small business accounting software - your thoughts? [more inside]
posted by torietorie on Nov 19, 2012 - 5 answers

Affordable, multi-currency small business/accounting software for dummies? [more inside]
posted by wingless_angel on Dec 8, 2011 - 6 answers

Mac small business accounting software for Australia. [more inside]
posted by goshling on Aug 31, 2011 - 2 answers

I'm self-employed. How do I keep my books when I've never kept any books? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 19, 2011 - 11 answers

I need simple bookkeeping software for the Mac, and in a hurry. [more inside]
posted by kmel on Apr 1, 2011 - 5 answers

Moving to Peachtree Accounting from Quickbooks, need to learn some basics fast and well: transactions, different account types (checking, credit, A/R), creating and tracking invoices. Print books cost $$$, are unreviewable, and aren't available quickly. I'd like to get this done today. Advice? Am I making a mistake? [more inside]
posted by amtho on Aug 23, 2010 - 5 answers

Any recommendations for a cloud based accounting and inventory tracking software for my small publishing company? [more inside]
posted by allfortheBoss on Jul 21, 2010 - 1 answer

Asking for a coworker: Need help with finances (really long, sorry) [more inside]
posted by cali59 on Jun 10, 2010 - 6 answers

Help! I am SO confused about picking the right budgeting software. I am looking for a budgeting software but I have a lot of parameters. I have read the previous threads but it seems like nothing does exactly what I want it to do. Paramemters below. [more inside]
posted by Brittanie on Mar 29, 2010 - 4 answers

Does your company capitalize the cost of software development? Why or why not? [more inside]
posted by dhacker on Jun 4, 2008 - 7 answers

Background - I work for a small accounting firm of six people right now. We have 1 cpa, 2 staff accountants (Im one, currently working on my CPA) and the rest is bookkeeping/admin staff. We just hired a new administrative assistant because of the growth we experienced this year and plan on hiring more CPAs in the future. With this growth comes the need to be more organized, no longer is it possible for my boss to keep track of where every project is, how far it is along and who it is assigned to it. So we need some sort of well known software. (Nothing terribly obscure please) [more inside]
posted by Tinen on May 19, 2008 - 5 answers

Looking for your experiences with open-source accounting software. I am helping co-found a non-profit organization and need software that is free (if possible), easy to use for non-accountants, and preferably open-source. Someone recommended OSAS (Open Systems Accounting Software) and gnucash. Has anyone used these or any other programs they would recommend or not recommend?
posted by franklen on Apr 22, 2008 - 3 answers

I want to simply my recording-keeping. Seeking an *easy* method for tracking multiple sources of income. [more inside]
posted by mintchip on Jan 2, 2008 - 8 answers

Is it possible to open a QuickBooks 2006 company database file in an older version of QuickBooks, namely QuickBooks 2004? Or is there a way to downgrade a 2006 database to a version that would open in 2004? Basically need to open a new database in an old version. Is it possible?
posted by doomtop on Oct 18, 2007 - 4 answers

I need accounting software that will help me manage 20-30 people's income and expenses. [more inside]
posted by MasonDixon on Jan 29, 2007 - 5 answers

Studiometry questions: I've been trying this program out for a few days and it seems ok, but the support for it just doesn't seem to exist, so I have some questions about how to do some things. [more inside]
posted by bigmusic on Sep 9, 2006 - 1 answer

Number-crunchingFilter: What's the best small-business accounting software for a non-accountant? [more inside]
posted by YoungAmerican on Sep 3, 2006 - 9 answers

Should I buy a PC laptop solely to run Quickbooks? [more inside]
posted by Xurando on Jan 9, 2006 - 16 answers

Small Business Owners: Any experience with Quickbooks or related software? Pros/Cons one system vs. another? How about the various 'point of sale' systems avaible, which might you suggest to a retail business about to start?
posted by BrodieShadeTree on Mar 30, 2004 - 11 answers