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    Simple and powerfull accounting software

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Tjun, May 14, 2006.

  1. Tjun

    Tjun Notebook Consultant

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    Hi...

    This may seems odd but.. can anyone tell me the best yet simple accounting software, just for checking your montly balance, your daily expenses,etc etc.

    Just for daily use... don't tell me excel....

    Thanks..
     
    Tjun, May 14, 2006
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  2. RogueMonk

    RogueMonk Notebook Deity

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    Did you try excel. :p

    Seriosly, Microsoft Money is very easy to use. It comes with alot of OEMs, so I'm guessing you could grab one cheap of ebay. Even new, the standard edition selld for $20-30.

    Quicken is nice, too. For everyday use, you could probably find an older version on ebay for cheap.
     
    RogueMonk, May 14, 2006
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  3. drumfu

    drumfu super modfu

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    excel really is the best. everything else is too controlling. with excel you can do specifically what you want, no matter what.
     
    drumfu, May 14, 2006
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  4. Tjun

    Tjun Notebook Consultant

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    LOL.. :)
    drumfu, Excel is great... it's just that I did't learn it so much.. so it's kinda hard when i'm trying to do complicated stuff.. and everytime I open excel.. I always feel like I'm working... stressfull. LOL, so no excel anymore....

    I'm gonna try microsoft money and quicken. Thanks roguemonk. :)

    TJUN
     
    Tjun, May 15, 2006
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  5. Tjun

    Tjun Notebook Consultant

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    by the way, I just searched for microsoft money and quicken 's review on pcmags... and the both scored 5 out of 5 .... so..for a newbie like me :) which one do you recommend? The simplier the better.... they both looks complicated..

    Thanks
     
    Tjun, May 15, 2006
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  6. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Buy whatever you can find cheaper.
     
    ZaZ, May 15, 2006
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  7. factory21

    factory21 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I vote MS Money. Mainly because I've gotten it free via OEM installs (Dell I think) and it seems to work reasonably well. It also has a couple advanced features (PocketPC integration and bank integration) that I use quite a bit.

    Its tough to go really wrong with either....
     
    factory21, May 15, 2006
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  8. Tjun

    Tjun Notebook Consultant

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    OK, gonna try with microsoft money first. Thanks to all of you ! :)

    TJUN
     
    Tjun, May 16, 2006
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  9. soldier0316

    soldier0316 Notebook Evangelist

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    I highly recommend quickbooks 2006! it may be a bit pricey but its definately the best accounting software I have ever used.
     
    soldier0316, May 17, 2006
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  10. skywalker

    skywalker Business Notebook FTW!!

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    In college I usually use MS Money, easy to use, never learn other sofwares.
     
    skywalker, May 17, 2006
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