Case Study 5

Introduction

“Multi-user accounting is now as easy as MYOB. MYOB Premier Accounting retains the ease of use that MYOB accounting software is famous for. If you already know MYOB accounting you won't have to learn anything new to get up and running immediately with MYOB Premier Accounting."

-         http://www.myob.com.au/products/premier/  

Functionality (9/10)

MYOB includes the following features:

·  General Ledger

• Sales and Receivables
• Purchases and Payables
• Professional Time Billing
• Chequebook
• Inventory
• Payroll
• Card file
• GST Ready

MYOB is one of the most, if not the most powerful accounting software that allows business users to keep up to date accounting records. MYOB Premiere has gone one step further and designed a multi user accounting package that offers all the standard MYOB features. Therefore the result is a user-friendly accounting package that incorporates all the accounting power you need to maintain a business. Furthermore the incorporation of networking/multi user capabilities, which allows several users updating different categories all at once, has further enhanced the appeal of MYOB. 

Usability (9/10)

MYOB is aimed to be user friendly. The program guides you step by step in setting up the organisations accounts. Every step will allow the user to enter key facts about the organisation, which will be integrated altogether to form an accounting database that suits each individual organisation. Therefore it “customises itself to suit your business”.

MYOB believe that no accounting knowledge is needed in order to maintain organisations accounts. This is done by making user friendly data entry forms appear as they do in hardcopy therefore making data entry simple. Furthermore once they entry is made, the double sided accounting is all taken care off.

The network capabilities in MYOB Premiere incorporate Windows peer-to-peer networking clients/protocols. Therefore this makes its easy to establishes and run MYOB Premier.

Reliability (9/10)

MYOB reliability is one of the key factors that it has experienced over 10 years of international success. Since 1989, MYOB has been setting the pace for accounting packages and it is the constant updating and improving of the program that has made today’s version the most reliable accounting package around.

Performance (9/10)

There is no doubt that MYOB is powerful. However it is the combination of its power and flexibility that makes its performance outstanding. The integration of all accounting components allows the user to produce any type of record through a simple click of a button instantly. 

Supportability (9/10)

MYOB Premier Accounting is easy to install and maintain. There are support notes available in setting up MYOB Premier Accounting. If problems arise with installation there is a list of consultants available that can assist you on-line with your software. Consultants can also help customise the products to suit your business needs.

There is a great amount of technical support offered to customers. There are also approved training courses available at selected locations. The details of the locations are included in each MYOB package. There are also support notes available in setting up MYOB Premier Accounting.

With every package, there is a 30 days access to introductory support and it is backed up with on-going support facilities such as through phoning up or logging on-line to the website.

Security – security controls

MYOB Premier Accounting allows for unlimited user profiles. This allows you to control the different screens, reports and menu items, in which certain users of the system have access to.

Maintainability

MYOB Premier Accounting is easy to maintain, as stated above (under Supportability). If problems arise when operating the software, there is lots of technical support and support notes available on-line.