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| Microsoft Office Accounting Professional 2008 [OLD VERSION] | ![Microsoft Office Accounting Professional 2008 [OLD VERSION]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Y616xCXoL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | From: Microsoft Software
Category: Software
List Price: $199.95
Buy New: $95.00
You Save: $104.95 (52%)
New (26) Used (2) from $77.50
Avg. Customer Rating:  52 reviews
Sales Rank: 942
Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows Xp, Windows Xp Professional
Color: 1-user
Media: CD-ROM
Edition: Full
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.5 x 1.6
MPN: 9SK-00108
UPC: 882224622356
EAN: 0882224622356
ASIN: B000Y7Y6IQ
Release Date: December 17, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Brand New! Full commercial version in sealed retail box! MS Part # 9SK-00108. Ships next business day from NY!
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| Customer Reviews:
 Not quite there yet... May 15, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Microsoft Office Accounting Professional 2008 is Microsoft's answer to Quickbooks and Peachtree, two companies that have led in the accounting software sector for a number of years. Having used Quickbooks in the past (and still do), I looked forward to the opportunity to test Microsoft's software.
As my intent was to only test this software, I installed the software onto a spare computer so that I did not have to worry that this software would somehow screw up my Quickbooks files. As this software was able to import my data from Quickbooks, I copied it over and imported it into OAP08 -- relatively painless. For the next couple weeks, I entered data into both Quickbooks and OAP08 (tedious, but had to be done!)
If you've familiar with MS Outlook, and other Office applications, the interface will seem familiar, which I'd consider a plus. Integration with other Office applications is also a nice feature. OAP08 seems geared towards the avid eBay seller with its convenient Paypal integration (costs $$ for monthly subscription -- figures!). However, these nifty features does not make up for the fact that OAP08 is SLOW. Admittedly, this spare computer is a bit older...
While MOAP08 does the basics well, like many of Microsoft's other products, its not quite there yet. It may need a few service packs and updates before it performs as well as it should. That said, Microsoft has a solid performer that I may very well look into again when my Quickbook updates expire.
Solid, not spectacular May 10, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Microsoft has been trying to become a serious player in accounting software for quite some time. Office Accounting Professional is an obvious attempt to make a dent in the low end of the market and chip away at the lock QuickBooks Pro 2008 has on that segment. The basic look and function of the program is so similar to Quickbooks, in fact, that one could easily mistake it for the current king of the hill.
To test this product, I set up books for a small business that I recently started and entered a number of basic transactions. While some processes weren't as intuitive as I might have liked, it's relatively user friendly and it doesn't take long to get things done. Like Quickbooks, the internal controls are awful and you can freely edit past transactions with no real audit trail. This is convenient if you make a mistake, but a major no-no for those trying to run a genuine accounting department.
Office Accounting Professional is a competent program for those running a mom and pop business, but would not be sufficient for any more than that. Unfortunately, I didn't see anything here that is a real improvement over Quickbooks and because of that, I don't recommend the product. Because Quickbooks enjoys a near-monopoly in this market, there are several advantages to buying it. Many bookkeepers and tax preparers will be able to take a copy of your data file and do their work, but none of them are likely to have this product. The same is true of pre-formatted check stock and many other things. This is not bad software, it's just not compelling enough to give up the advantages of owning the dominant package.
not for me, but maybe someone else May 2, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I tried using this for my home business, but my business is too small for it to be effective. This product is definitely meant for something with a few employees and more input and output flow than what I do. I did notice that it took up a lot of the memory and slowed down my boot up considerable, though.
So I would recommend this product to someone who has a medium size business from home with an up-to-date computer system that can afford monthly fees to additional services like Paypal.
 Best Accounting Program for Small Businesses May 2, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Especially in combination with office 2007 and small business manager very usfull. It is easy to share data with outlook or send out an email invoice which customers can pay via paypal or credit card. Invoices are easy customizable. I can highly recommend it, but only for one or two years old computers. For older ones it might be too slow.
 Bloated, slow and counter intuitive. April 25, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
It does do the basics well enough and plays well with the rest of Microsoft's products. However, save yourself a lot of stress and stay away from this. Installation is a pain, it's extremely difficult to share between computers and don't get me started on the constant need to reenter information.
Office Accounting Express is available from Microsoft as a free download. It has a lot of similar features and even it is more than my family (read: not buisnesses) needs.
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