MYOB Software For Dummies - NZ, New Zealand Edition

Understanding the ins and outs of your business accounting system is vital to continued business success. From setting up your accounting file to analysing sales figures — and everything in between — MYOB Software For Dummies covers everything you need to know about using MYOB AccountRight in New Zealand. With in-depth coverage of all the features in MYOB AccountRight, plus extensive guidance on utilising MYOB AccountRight's cloud-based accounting features, this fun and accessible guide will help you become an MYOB master!

For the first time, For Dummies offers a handbook for using MYOB software that's tailored for New Zealand-based customers. No matter which version of the AccountRight software you're working with, this friendly guide provides easy-to-follow, New Zealand-specific information on using it to maximise your MYOB knowledge. You'll quickly get up and running on New Zealand GST and local payroll options, as well as monitoring sales and purchases, preparing Business Activity Statements, reporting for success, upgrading your software, and so much more.

• Manage your day-to-day business
• Analyse trends in business activity
• Explores the opportunities of working in the cloud and sharing data
• Use business reporting features to track your success
• Flags information specific to the latest MYOB AccountRight upgrades so you can quickly update your knowledge
• Saves you hours of time (every week!) with helpful hints and shortcuts

If you're new to MYOB — or new to the latest version — this New Zealand edition of MYOB Software For Dummies will be the one-stop resource you'll turn to again and again.

Introduction 1

Part I: The Building Blocks 5

Chapter 1: Starting from Scratch 7

Chapter 2: Accounts, Customers and Suppliers 27

Chapter 3: Setting Up Opening Balances 49

Part II: Everyday Activities 61

Chapter 4: Making Sales 63

Chapter 5: Understanding Bank Feeds and Rules 91

Chapter 6: There Goes Your Cash! 113

Chapter 7: Here Comes the Money 139

Chapter 8: Purchases and Supplier Payments 167

Chapter 9: Reconcile Yourself 193

Part III: Moving On 213

Chapter 10: Managing Items 215

Chapter 11: Saving Money on Payday 241

Chapter 12: Looking Good with Forms 283

Chapter 13: Making Electronic Payments 301

Part IV: Pulling It All Together 313

Chapter 14: Reporting for Business 315

Chapter 15: The Gist of GST 329

Chapter 16: Managing Your Company File 347

Chapter 17: Understanding Your Business 371

Chapter 18: Keeping Your Company File in Top Shape 385

Part V: The Part of Tens 401

Chapter 19: Ten Tricks to Speed Your Work 403

Chapter 20: Ten Tricks (Nine, Actually) to Starting a New Year 413

Index 421

Veechi Curtis dis a qualified accountant and consultant who specialises in teaching small businesses about technology and finance. She is the author of Creating a Business Plan For Dummies, Second Edition, Small Business For Dummies, Fourth Edition, and Bookkeeping For Dummies, Australian Edition.