MYOB Desk top being phased out

Mike_MYOB​ Not sure the second option you mention is REALLY an option since MYOB states that even this option will be phased out! So, what do we do then????

I purchased a perpetual license of AR which means I am meant to be able to own & use it for as long as I want. How the hell can MYOB turn around & tell us they will stop us from using our legally bought software from working on our computers? 

I hope the manufacturer of the car you legally bought doesn't show up one day & tell you that you now have to pay a monthly 'hire' fee to use it & if you don't, they will immobilize the engine so you can't use it!!

Like Cappuccino​ & swervyn​  have said, not all small businesses need all the bells & whistles, we just need to create some invoices & submit our BAS. I don't want my software loaded in the cloud or on your servers.

I don't need continuous updates, I just need to be able to use the product I bought & own.

Thanks Mike for pointing out another option that I did not ask for, nor require. I purchased the software and use it offline. It doesn't need to be phased out, I do not want updates, I do not want bug fixes, I do not want to use it online. I want to continue to use the product that I paid for in the exact way that I purchased it for. I do not want to or should I need to pay a yearly fee for a "subscription", for something I have never needed one for previously.

I purchased my program as a stand alone, offline accounting program. After being forced to upgrade from a previous version, as MYOB in their wisdom ensured that it was no longer compatible with Windows 10. Now running 2020.3.1

I have been using MYOB since the introduction of GST 26 years ago.

I am a sole trader, no employees, no payroll. 

I use it to enter purchases, reconcile accounts and send invoices

I have never used it online

Here is the blurb from MYOB telling me how wonderful it will all be. NONE of this applies to me!

"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"

I neither want, nor need online services, nor do I want to be forced to pay for a subscription for something I do not want. Is this even legal? "Forced subscription" for features not required 

Hi swervyn​ that excerpt says that there are 'three' options available to you.
But you have only pasted one of those options into your post here.

You do have the second option:

• 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.

Hi Cappuccino​ 

I have an announcement posted here that I updated yesterday with some FAQs which you will find helpful.

To answer your immediate concern about 7 year access for audits, you can still view an offline backup by downloading a previous version of AccountRight from our downloads page.

If you have any further questions, Please can you ask under my linked post above so that we can have everything in one place which will help the community find the answers they need.

Regards, Mike

Hi swervyn​ 

I may have some information that will assist you if you would like to contact me at mailto:majubawest@hotmail.com

Cheers

Liz