Acclivity AccountEdge
Powerful upgrade for UK MYOB users
Acclivity (now Priority) AccountEdge software is a version of the former market-leading UK business management software, MYOB, upgraded, comprehensive and with integrations like Zapier.
A firm called Acclivity took over MYOB in the US in a management buyout. They developed the same range of software (for Mac and PC) under the brand name, AccountEdge. There are US and Canadian versions – we prefer the Canadian version as it adapts more easily for the UK and EU VAT requirements. The interface looks great, but it does operate slightly differently than MYOB – it is upgraded, with some new features. PC users with stock control issues may find Acclivity particularly appropriate.
Acclivity is now owned by Priority software.
Due to licencing constraints you have to buy AccountEdge for the PC from Priority in the US rather than from a UK distributor.
Free Conversion and Software for Business Companion Clients
We have always concentrated on support for MYOB users. MYOB remains excellent software… despite the poor marketing. But now UK users can now transfer to a version of the software that will work indefinitely and is up-to-date with latest operating systems. We can perform this conversion from your existing MYOB datafile.
We are really pleased to be able to offer this conversion. We will therefore make the conversion, for free, for any new client engaging us as a ‘Business Companion‘ for a minimum of two years.
This now means that any past MYOB User can use the software they love in an up-to-date format. We pay for your first single licence (you pay for any further licences you need – typically US $899 for five further licences). And we perform the upgrade for free. We amend in the new defaults and parameters that the Acclivity software requires to be compliant in the UK.
Advantages of Acclivity AccountEdge (now Priority)
New features of Acclivity AccountEdge
- It allows masses of multi users on PC. We have seen up to eleven simultaneous users!
- It will allow import of transactions from bank statements.
- If you buy Acclivity AccountEdge its serial number will last forever. The serial number is applied against the computer number, not the computer’s IP address. That computer can be used in any location after it has been registered. An internet connection is required only periodically for reconfiguration.
- It will install on the latest PC operating systems and interface with the latest MS Office products
- VAT and Intrastat can be supported. Bank reconciliation is substantially easier through the Bank Register function
- Stock control is very straightforward and has the full functionality developed (including locations, kits, product variation, serial numbers, commitment management and stock reconciliation)
- The software links to mobile phone based AccountEdge mobile system which allows remote access. This can be useful for (for example) the posting of sales invoices or staff expenses. This allows salesmen on the road to link in with client data
- It has ODBC compliance built in (read only)
- Graphical reporting
Licencing Issues for New Users
Acclivity AccountEdge has the same disadvantages as Ledger One AccountEdge.
Ledger One, the current UK distributor of MYOB, do not currently distribute a PC variant of MYOB software despite our requests. Acclivity do not directly sell their AccountEdge software into the UK and Ireland. Note that the licence is for the software, not the data. Ledger One AccountEdge is subject to monthly reconfirmations.
Each licence grants you use of the software for as many datafiles as you need on one computer. You can use multiple logins to have as many users on a datafile as you have paid licences for. The licence is based on the IP address of the network card of the PC you register. Therefore you should deregister the program if you need to change your PC’s network card, and reregister it afterwards.
Buy Acclivity AccountEdge (now Priority)
Although Acclivity AccountEdge (now Priority) is not available to buy directly in the UK, it can be bought from the United States. Once you have made your purchase Acclivity will email you a download of your software and your serial number to register it.
The software is effectively on a rental with support fees coming in at $180pa (single user) or $780pa for a six user system.
Once you have made a purchase you are able to ring Priority Software in the United States on 001 800 322 6962 with any queries (30 day support).
Test Drive Software
Download a copy of Acclivity AccountEdge 2023 (for PC only) from our Test Drive Page
Installation
We have now successfully installed the Canadian version of Acclivity AccountEdge (PC) for eighty clients in the UK, Ireland and further abroad. We have even installed this software in Tanzania! We would be happy to help with your installation. Normally we convert existing MYOB datafiles to this most recent format. For members of our MYOB User Group we charge £150 for this (no VAT).
Alternatively we can provide a UK template datafile with most of the parameters that you would need for £200 + VAT. There is a full range of default suppliers and processes (which is important for the way that VAT is handled in Accountedge). The default coding depends on the choice of supplier and card name rather than nominal code. Therefore the correct VAT coding needs to be set carefully by supplier – we preset this within the template for you.
The software comes in several versions. One is a subscription and works on the latest Mac operating systems (10.15+). We would not recommend this route for existing MYOB Mac users. We would only recommend it for existing Acclivity Accountedge Mac users. The PC version requires the latest versions of Windows. MS Office for Mac or PC is a help, and it is better if this is installed before you then install Acclivity AccountEdge.
The latest AE Canada upgrade now operates faster on PC, particularly with reports in a multi user system.
To find out more
For more information try the following links, or give us a ring on 01422 847500 to discuss whether Acclivity would be a good option for your business.