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Reed Gidez · July 23rd, 2011, 07:37 AM

I made the mistake of upgrading to OS X Lion before checking to see what programs would fall by the wayside when I did so. Unfortunately, QuickBooks Pro 2006 no longer works and while I can still run the program on my laptop (not yet upgraded) I thought I'd check and see what other mac users are using for their accounting.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

Reed

Ben Ruffell · July 23rd, 2011, 02:13 PM

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It's been really good and I got a 3 month free trial to see if it would work for me.

Craig Seeman · July 24th, 2011, 01:32 AM

AccountEdge | Small Business Accounting Software for Mac, Windows, and Mobile

Specific to switching from QuickBooks too.
http://www.accountedge.com/switch/

Jim Michael · July 24th, 2011, 05:52 AM

What happens when an accountant needs to review the books?

Craig Seeman · July 24th, 2011, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Michael

What happens when an accountant needs to review the books?

Trick question?
You send them the report file. Account Edge sends the Windows version of the program to your accountant fee of charge so they can read the files directly if they'd like.
https://myobus.wufoo.com/forms/free-accountant-copy/

The program can export in various industry standard files as needed too.

Jim Michael · July 24th, 2011, 11:05 AM

Not a trick question at all. I send a portable QB file to my accountant for review and he does things like correct entries, set up accounts where needed, etc. I don't see the benefit of using software that isn't supported by your accountant. Could depend on the complexity of your books I suppose.

Craig Seeman · July 24th, 2011, 11:11 AM

AccountEdge seems much more accountant friendly than QuickBooks. I think it handles much greater complexity (not that I use all of that). There's also none of that Mac vs Windows version feature difference that Intuit seems to foist on their Mac users.

http://get.acclivitysoftware.com/acc...accountant.pdf

Ryan Douthit · August 18th, 2011, 03:17 PM

We use Quickbooks on a PC, which my wife uses to maintain our "master" books. But on the mac I invoice and receive payments using Freshbooks.com (and the companion minibooks iPhone app). It's a solid combo that doesn't annoy our bookkeeper but also makes it super-easy for my clients to receive, track and pay invoices.

Marcus Durham · August 20th, 2011, 06:32 PM

While I edit on Macs, I actually have a separate Windows PC for Quickbooks and other admin work. Just works out easier. You can pick up a Dell quite cheaply.

Or you can always use Bootcamp or Parallels. But I find a separate PC the best solution so you can be getting on with admin while you are rendering etc.

If you're cash strapped there are companies who specialise in selling refurbished PC's for good prices. I got the latest box from new but the last one (which was killed by a power cut) was a refurb that cost next to nothing,. Came with a clean and licensed XP install. Was great and the only reason I didn't go that route again was because I wanted a higher spec machine with Windows 7 on it.

July 23rd, 2011, 07:37 AM	#1
Reed Gidez Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Oradell, New Jersey Posts: 283	QuickBooks Pro for Mac alternative? I made the mistake of upgrading to OS X Lion before checking to see what programs would fall by the wayside when I did so. Unfortunately, QuickBooks Pro 2006 no longer works and while I can still run the program on my laptop (not yet upgraded) I thought I'd check and see what other mac users are using for their accounting. Any suggestions? Thanks Reed __________________ Reed Gidez

July 23rd, 2011, 02:13 PM	#2
Ben Ruffell Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Queenstown, New Zealand Posts: 117	Re: QuickBooks Pro for Mac alternative? Online Accounting Software. Free Trial, Free Support \| Xero It's been really good and I got a 3 month free trial to see if it would work for me.

July 24th, 2011, 01:32 AM	#3
Craig Seeman Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA Posts: 3,841	Re: QuickBooks Pro for Mac alternative? AccountEdge \| Small Business Accounting Software for Mac, Windows, and Mobile Specific to switching from QuickBooks too. http://www.accountedge.com/switch/

July 24th, 2011, 05:52 AM	#4
Jim Michael Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 895	Re: QuickBooks Pro for Mac alternative? What happens when an accountant needs to review the books?

July 24th, 2011, 11:05 AM	#6
Jim Michael Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 895	Re: QuickBooks Pro for Mac alternative? Not a trick question at all. I send a portable QB file to my accountant for review and he does things like correct entries, set up accounts where needed, etc. I don't see the benefit of using software that isn't supported by your accountant. Could depend on the complexity of your books I suppose.

July 24th, 2011, 11:11 AM	#7
Craig Seeman Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA Posts: 3,841	Re: QuickBooks Pro for Mac alternative? AccountEdge seems much more accountant friendly than QuickBooks. I think it handles much greater complexity (not that I use all of that). There's also none of that Mac vs Windows version feature difference that Intuit seems to foist on their Mac users. http://get.acclivitysoftware.com/acc...accountant.pdf

August 18th, 2011, 03:17 PM	#8
Ryan Douthit Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 474	Re: QuickBooks Pro for Mac alternative? We use Quickbooks on a PC, which my wife uses to maintain our "master" books. But on the mac I invoice and receive payments using Freshbooks.com (and the companion minibooks iPhone app). It's a solid combo that doesn't annoy our bookkeeper but also makes it super-easy for my clients to receive, track and pay invoices.

August 20th, 2011, 06:32 PM	#9
Marcus Durham Major Player Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 693	Re: QuickBooks Pro for Mac alternative? While I edit on Macs, I actually have a separate Windows PC for Quickbooks and other admin work. Just works out easier. You can pick up a Dell quite cheaply. Or you can always use Bootcamp or Parallels. But I find a separate PC the best solution so you can be getting on with admin while you are rendering etc. If you're cash strapped there are companies who specialise in selling refurbished PC's for good prices. I got the latest box from new but the last one (which was killed by a power cut) was a refurb that cost next to nothing,. Came with a clean and licensed XP install. Was great and the only reason I didn't go that route again was because I wanted a higher spec machine with Windows 7 on it. __________________ Marcus Durham Media2u, Corporate Video Production For Your Business - http://www.media2u.co.uk