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6 MIN READ 15/06/2026 Hi all, a note to let you know that we have updated our help information to make it clearer for customers to understand the process of moving their file online. Particularly, the step around updating your serial number in product seems to catch a few people. Please check out the information here. It is important to note that these steps will only work until the 17th June when the changes to offline mode take place. We will update the help again with the process for going online after the 17th (once the change has gone through) **Updated with new FAQs 21/04 - please scroll down Hello Accountant and Bookkeeper community. An important update was emailed to our partners yesterday, but I am posting an update here as well for any who might have missed it (and because it is being discussed in the forum already). From 17 June 2026, MYOB AccountRight desktop app (PC edition) will only work with company files stored online. Offline mode will no longer be available, and from version 2026.5 (PC edition) you’ll no longer be able to open, edit or save files stored locally (in My Library or Network Library). AccountRight desktop isn’t going anywhere. The only change is that your company file will need to be online to receive product and security updates, support, and online services.  If you’re currently using an offline AccountRight file with an active subscription, you need to move your file online before 17 June 2026 to continue to access AccountRight . There’s no additional cost to move your existing subscribed file online. Why are we making this change?   The offline version of MYOB AccountRight desktop is built on technology that no longer meets today’s performance standards. Moving online will:  Improve performance, reliability and security, such as 2FA and regular online back-ups  Ensure MYOB AccountRight is built on current, supported technology  Deliver faster and more frequent improvements, including stronger AI capabilities  Align with industry best practice and evolving needs of our customers   We remain committed to supporting your business far into the future. Our focus is shifting to investing in our next generation of online products and modern technology that reflects the evolving needs of our customers, delivering solutions that save time, increase efficiency, and improve collaboration between small businesses and their advisors.  We’ve put together an overview of what’s changing and how to move your file online linked here Please note, that any SME customers who need to take action have been sent a reminder communication on Wednesday 5th June. If your clients are not ready to move their file online by 17 June 2026, MYOB AccountRight Server Edition is a temporary solution that may support working offline for the short-term. Please note, Server Edition will only support offline files from version 2026.5. To access online files, customers will need to download and install the latest version of MYOB AccountRight PC edition or login to MYOB AccountRight in the browser. Learn more about what’s changing and how to move files online Updated FAQs 21/04 There is a legal requirement for businesses to keep records for 7 years – can I access an old back up for these purposes? Yes. You can continue to meet your 7-year record-keeping obligations with your existing offline backups. Here's how: For audit/view-only purposes – You can restore older backups in any AccountRight PC edition version prior to 2026.5 to view files. These versions remain available on our website at myob.com/downloads. For active files – If you have an active subscription, you can access prior years directly from your browser without restoring a backup. How can I view an old offline file after this change? To open an old offline file, customers can download a previous version of MYOB AccountRight PC Edition and use that to open, access, or interact with an offline file. PC Edition We currently host previous versions of MYOB AccountRight on our website, and we have no immediate plans to change that. Please note that due to monthly automatic software updates, you will need to download and reinstall that previous version of PC Edition if you want to access the offline file on an ongoing basis. Server Edition If you need to interact with old offline files on a regular basis, downloading and installing Server Edition will enable you to have offline access and it won’t be impacted by our monthly automatic updates. We strongly encourage customers to move their files online to ensure access to future features and security enhancements. In both cases (Server Edition and older versions of the PC Edition) there are risks. At some point, this software will be phased out, and the file will need to be moved online. After 17 June 2026, Server Edition will only receive bug fixes, not any future features or security enhancements. For perpetual licence holders, for now, you will continue to be able to access your file offline using one of the above-mentioned options. What happens to my specific version of an AR offline file? MYOB AccountRight Classic / V19 Can be opened in Classic/V19. The file will fail confirmation and become read-only, but you can still view files for audit purposes. MYOB AccountRight PC Edition From version 2026.5 onward, there will be no offline capability. Older versions remain available for download on our website, and backups can be restored to view and edit, provided you have an active licence (perpetual licence or current paying SaaS licence). Important: MYOB AccountRight auto-updates to the latest version each month, so if you do install an older version of PC Edition, this old version would need to be re-installed if you needed to access an offline file again in future. MYOB AccountRight Server Edition From version 2026.5 Server Edition will be offline-only. However, MYOB AccountRight Server Edition is not a long-term solution. At some point, this software will be phased out, and the file will need to be moved online. After 17 June 2026, Server Edition will only receive bug fixes, not any future features or security enhancements. How do I view previous years' data for an active file with a subscription? In MYOB AccountRight desktop You can override your current online live file by restoring an old backup OR download an old version of PC edition or install Server Edition and restore the backup locally (offline) In MYOB AccountRight browser – If your primary need is to view historical data for audits or reporting, the browser version is the simplest, most future-ready method. If you can’t see previous answers about installing PC or server edition You don't need any backup. Simply change the date range and you can view previous years' data directly. Financial year restrictions on reports have been removed — for example, you can now generate profit and loss comparative reports from 2012–2020 via browser (which is not possible in desktop). I upgraded from V19/Classic to the latest offline version, what does this change mean for me? We have three options available for you to consider: Move your file online. Take advantage of online capabilities that MYOB AccountRight has to offer. These include: Automatic cloud backups protecting your data without manual effort Live bank feeds that are more up to date Multi-user access — multiple people can work in your file at the same time Faster access to the latest software updates as soon as they are released Improved performance and upcoming AI-powered features Move to Server Edition – This retains offline access and interaction with your file for now. Please note: AccountRight Server Edition is not a long-term solution. At some point, this software will be phased out, and the file will need to be moved online. After 17 June 2026, Server Edition will not receive any future feature or security enhancements and will only receive the bug fixes. Return to Classic – You can view files in read-only mode for audit purposes, but you will not be able to edit offline. **Update 23/04 Hi all, apologies, I have made some incorrect statements in my replies, that I will work to update and correct. But I am updating here as well to provide clarity to all. This relates to MYOB AccountRight PC Edition, perpetual licence holders, or current subscribers exclusively using their file offline. From version 2026.5 onward, there will be no offline capability. Older versions remain available for download on our website, and backups can be restored to view and edit, provided you have an active licence (perpetual licence or current paying SaaS licence). **I had indicated in some of my replies, that access would be 'view only' but it is view AND edit. Important: MYOB AccountRight auto-updates to the latest version each month, so if you do install an older version of PC Edition, this old version would need to be re-installed if you needed to access an offline file again in future.
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Payday Super is changing the game, and your clients will look to you for guidance. 👀
1 MIN READ With MYOB, you can help them prepare early, automate super through payroll, and avoid last-minute stress. 💜 For resources that you can share with your SME clients, explore our Payday Super support hub. To help your clients switch on Pay Super within MYOB Payroll: Set up Pay Super
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Pay Super sign-up is now faster — and your clients can manage their own settings
1 MIN READ Pay Super is the way for your clients to meet their Payday Super obligations. If any of your clients started the sign-up process and didn't finish, now's the time to get them over the line — the new setup is fully digital, takes a couple of minutes, and they can start paying super the same day. Already on Pay Super? Your clients can now update their bank details, manage their users, authorisers and change payment limits themselves — no support call needed. For more detail, visit the Payday Super Support Hub.
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The 2026 annual compliance release is live!
2 MIN READ Tax season is here, and so is our annual compliance release. Here's what you need to know! If you're on MYOB AE/AO desktop, download and install the update from my.MYOB. If you're on Practice Compliance, you're all set – the update has been applied automatically. What's new this year 2026 tax year readiness – all returns, validations, and calculations updated to meet ATO requirements More in ATO pre-fill – additional schedules and items now included Taxable payable schedule – new schedule with pre-filled amounts from TPAR Read the release notes: Desktop release notes Practice Compliance release notes A couple of important things to be across for AE/AO users Practice Manager users on AE/AO: if you skipped the November or March update, install this update before 1 July or timesheets and billing will stop working. ATO pre-fill on AE/AO: install this annual update before mid-August or pre-fill will stop working. Extended support coverage over EOFY Phone and live chat are available on weekends, 9AM–5PM AEST, from 25 June through 19 July. Finding it hard to keep track of all the updates during tax season - us too! So - we've pulled together all EOFY resources you need on our EOFY tax time landing page – and we'll keep it updated as new resources come through, so it's worth bookmarking. Prefer to watch the updates than read the release notes? Join us for the Tax Updates Webinar for a practical walkthrough of this year's changes – including product demos, end-to-end tax workflows, and expert takes on the Federal Budget and ATO focus areas. Two special guests joining the session this year: Tax Nuggets Academy covering the Federal Budget 2026 and ATO priorities, and Mark Holton OAM on moving beyond compliance and supporting client conversations. Registration is still open – grab your spot.
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Stay ahead of the unexpected.
1 MIN READ In 2026, accountants and bookkeepers are balancing growing client expectations, tighter deadlines and constant compliance pressure. That’s why we’re helping turn pressure into progress with innovative new updates built to keep practices one step ahead. Learn more via the links below Australia - here New Zealand - here
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