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Jamie Baughman · April 19th, 2006, 10:18 PM

This may be the wrong spot for this, but I'd love some advice on what accounting software my fellow videomakers use. I was at Frye's today and was looking at Quicken, Quickbooks, Liquid Ledger and I'm not sure which way to go. I should say I'm on a Mac.
Thanks in advance.

Jamie

Jim Michael · April 20th, 2006, 05:11 AM

You want software that your accountant uses. If you don't have an accountant, find one first and see what he/she recommends. Most likely it will be QuickBooks. You can then send your data file (in QB it's a qbw file) to the accountant for review and reconciliation.

(Hint: This thread should probably be under the business section.)

George Ellis · April 20th, 2006, 05:52 AM

Jim is right on. That is what we did. We have Quickbooks because our accountant uses it.

Mike Oveson · April 20th, 2006, 08:50 AM

Heading into the accounting field myself (and having a father that is a CPA) I'd recommend QuickBooks. It's a fairly comprehensive package and most accountants will be able to import it into their system (even if they don't use QuickBooks) because it is such a common format. I'd also recommend getting an accountant, and not just because I'm in the field. It will save you time and trouble and sometimes money.

Steven Davis · April 20th, 2006, 09:16 AM

I use Quickbooks as well. My accountant advised me to do so, it makes their tax preperation easier. I know you can get it at Sams Club for a good price.

Jamie Baughman · April 20th, 2006, 10:38 AM

Sounds like Quickbooks is the way to go. I'll check with my accountants...should have thought of that first. Thanks for the replies and if someone can point me in the right direction (i.e., how to move a post) I'll put it in the correct header.

Thanks!

Chris Barcellos · April 20th, 2006, 10:49 AM

I have been using Quickbooks for years in my law practice, and see no reason why it wouldn't work well in a video business too.

Philip Gioja · April 21st, 2006, 09:54 AM

I use a program called iBiz for Mac. It uses Mac's address book to track customers and has some nice features for tracking time, customers, and invoices. Doesn't deal with inventory at all, but I find it to be easier and less headache than trying to figure out Quickbooks. It's inexpensive too.

You can check it out here: http://www.iggsoftware.com/ibiz/index.html

I am not affiliated with them whatsoever, just like the program.

Jamie Baughman · May 4th, 2006, 12:51 PM

Just to update my own post...
I ended up finding a software for time and material billing called iBiz. It works in concert with Address Book and iCal. So far, I'm happy with the performance, not to mention that it runs about $20.

Thanks for everyone's help.

April 19th, 2006, 10:18 PM	#1
Jamie Baughman Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 180	Accounting Software This may be the wrong spot for this, but I'd love some advice on what accounting software my fellow videomakers use. I was at Frye's today and was looking at Quicken, Quickbooks, Liquid Ledger and I'm not sure which way to go. I should say I'm on a Mac. Thanks in advance. Jamie __________________ Jamie Baughman

April 20th, 2006, 09:16 AM	#5
Steven Davis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,065	I use Quickbooks as well. My accountant advised me to do so, it makes their tax preperation easier. I know you can get it at Sams Club for a good price. __________________ What happens if I push the 'Red' button?

April 20th, 2006, 10:38 AM	#6
Jamie Baughman Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 180	Sounds like Quickbooks is the way to go. I'll check with my accountants...should have thought of that first. Thanks for the replies and if someone can point me in the right direction (i.e., how to move a post) I'll put it in the correct header. Thanks! __________________ Jamie Baughman

April 20th, 2006, 10:49 AM	#7
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	I have been using Quickbooks for years in my law practice, and see no reason why it wouldn't work well in a video business too. __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

May 4th, 2006, 12:51 PM	#9
Jamie Baughman Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 180	Just to update my own post... I ended up finding a software for time and material billing called iBiz. It works in concert with Address Book and iCal. So far, I'm happy with the performance, not to mention that it runs about $20. Thanks for everyone's help. __________________ Jamie Baughman

April 20th, 2006, 05:11 AM	#2
Jim Michael Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 895	You want software that your accountant uses. If you don't have an accountant, find one first and see what he/she recommends. Most likely it will be QuickBooks. You can then send your data file (in QB it's a qbw file) to the accountant for review and reconciliation. (Hint: This thread should probably be under the business section.)

April 20th, 2006, 05:52 AM	#3
George Ellis Trustee Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Suwanee, GA Posts: 1,241	Jim is right on. That is what we did. We have Quickbooks because our accountant uses it.

April 20th, 2006, 08:50 AM	#4
Mike Oveson Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ogden, UT Posts: 349	Heading into the accounting field myself (and having a father that is a CPA) I'd recommend QuickBooks. It's a fairly comprehensive package and most accountants will be able to import it into their system (even if they don't use QuickBooks) because it is such a common format. I'd also recommend getting an accountant, and not just because I'm in the field. It will save you time and trouble and sometimes money.

April 21st, 2006, 09:54 AM	#8
Philip Gioja Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Piper City, IL Posts: 350	I use a program called iBiz for Mac. It uses Mac's address book to track customers and has some nice features for tracking time, customers, and invoices. Doesn't deal with inventory at all, but I find it to be easier and less headache than trying to figure out Quickbooks. It's inexpensive too. You can check it out here: http://www.iggsoftware.com/ibiz/index.html I am not affiliated with them whatsoever, just like the program.