MYOB desktop version
I've just been advised that as a loyal user and recommender of MYOB since the 1990's, because my serial number is a "professional partner" serial number it will be cancelled and my client's data fil...
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Hi everyone - truly appreciate all your comments and ideas.
In the case of one of my clients, their company accountant has over-ruled my concerns and insisted they put their data online. So-be-it. I'm tired of trying to point out the shortfalls of the online version. As for my other clients, I'm still happily using V19.16 desktop version and will do so for as long as it lets me confirm automatically. For those with employees I use the online version for their payroll only. Sure - it means double entry in STP2 compliant version and 19.16 but happy to do this to keep their data where they want it.
I was told by MYOB in no uncertain terms my 19.16 would reach end of life in December and whilst I have no data online, I wont be able to confirm my files anymore. I'll address that for all my other clients when it happens.
Totally disappointed that after some $24k spent in membership and subscriptions since around 2003, MYOB has abandoned small bookkeepers and BAS agent like myself. I promoted and recommended the product to my clients, but never purchased for them and on-sold. That's not the way I run my business.
HI mistyben
I hear you!. I, like yourself, I have promoted and recommended MYOB since 2001. I was an authorised reseller, but preferred to have them purchase their own directly, rather than through me. I also don't run my business to profit from software recommendations (even though I also run a computer store). I suspect that MYOB have earned literally thousands of dollars from my recommendations over the years. There is really no reason for them to stop allowing bookkeepers to use old MYOB. I also know many accountants who ask me to assist when they have a client bring in an old MYOB v18 file or similar.
I also agree that the online version of MYOB has shortfalls; many, many shortfalls!
It is unfortunate that you use the MYOB payroll offering for the client with payroll as there is totally legal 3rd party software that will suck the STP figures out of any MYOB file and report directly to the ATO. MYOB tried to shut it down at the start, but I suspect that someone advised MYOB that using 3rd party software with MYOB is actually NOT illegal. It is STP Creator by Namich Software. It was developed in conjuction with Michael from FGH tables I believe.. South Australian business for Australians! Very reasonable price and I had one client with about 250 complex pay employees who loved it.
The FGH tables company also supply a confirmation tool for MYOB. FGH are careful to ensure that they only supply genuine users like yourself and I. We have a valid license agreement that is not being honoured by MYOB. They refuse to sell to anyone they think is just trying to use a pirate copy of MYOB. I recommend them highly to assist you in December.
cheers
Liz
