The annual battle of the small business accounting programs has flared again as both MYOB and Quicken roll-out their 2004 editions. While both have made several tweaks and additions to last year’s models, the main difference this time around is in MYOB’s new product activation model. While many users will consider it overkill, there is little doubt that MYOB and others have suffered as a result of software piracy over the years and this time MYOB is determined to stop it.

It might seem unfair comparing MYOB’s best selling single user product with Quicken’s multi-user small business accounting package, but the key difference between the two is number of licences and not the functionality.

Executives cooked the books to meet bonus targets.

Imagine having a 'Too Hard Basket' in your accounting software where you can file problems for your accountant to sort out. It is a good idea and one that has been incorporated into this new player in the accounting software market -- with a subtle change.

There are plenty of GST accounting packages to choose from, but which is right for your business? Clem Roberts takes a look at four of the best. The new tax system will mean huge changes

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Sanjay Kumar pleaded guilty in accounting scandal.

The lead up to the introduction of the GST was a boon for anybody with a localised accounting package...

Sometimes people have good ideas but desperately need some advice on how to put them into action. This survivor's guide is a case in point.

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