Moving a company file online for STP phase 2
Hi,
I am using MYOB AccountRight version 2022.7 for my client. I am trying to set them up for STP Phase 2. I have read all the MYOB help articles on the subject. My client is not in favour of m...
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Thanks, Melisa for replying to my post. I have already read the help article "Get ready for STP Phase 2" several times. I am still having trouble restoring the file back online. The last 4 digits of my client's product serial number is 8980 and the Company File ID is 1. Unfortunately I have limited time at my disposal and want to get on with setting up STP Phase 2 for my client. So I will really appreciate some assistance in resolving this issue once and for all.
Thanks so much.
Hi Sandy21
You wrote earlier ' I was informed by **** of MYOB that I am not limited to only using the browser version and that I will be able to continue using the Desktop software if I wish. I will only be required to use the browser version when reporting payroll using single touch payroll reporting which will prompt me when needed. '
I think **** of MYOB meant keeping and using the file online (in the cloud), accessing via Desktop software or via browser. An online file can be accessed using desktop software (AR2022) but logging into the online file or using browser to log into the online file.
Your later comments suggest you are trying to use the file online for STP Phase 2 reporting, then restoring offline to your Library and using the file there for day to day use. Then restoring online to complete STP Phase 2 reporting, creating a backup of the online file and restoring back to your computer.
While this might be technically possible (MYOB seem reluctant to confirm this), it is not recommended due to the risk of file mixup. All users will need clear and strictly followed procedures to ensure the same file is always used, whether it is currently stored in your computer Library or on MYOB's server (in the cloud). And all users would need to understand how the backup and restore process works, constantly 'replacing' either the computer Library copy or the online copy.
For example if while you have restored the file online to do STP Phase 2 reporting, someone using the file on your computer to generate an invoice. That invoice will be lost when the online file is restored back to your computer.
Hope this helps with a better understanding of the options.
Regards
Gavin
Thanks Gavin. Yes I understand. However, I am the only one using the MYOB file. Nevertheless, I agree with you. It does cause lot of confusion as I am constantly restoring and saving both the local library file and also the online file and on one occasion did use the wrong copy and had to re-enter the transactions!
I wonder if there is a better way?
Sandy