The smarter way to manage your basic business needs. On a Mac. MYOB AccountEdge Basic is easy-to-use business and accounting software for sole traders. It's ideal for Mac users who need basic tasks like invoicing, expenses and GST.
MYOB AccountEdge Basic
Manage your basic accounting needs on a Mac (formerly FirstEdge)
Perfect for:
Sole traders & service providers
GST & BAS obligations
Creating invoices and processing payments
Recording expenses
Sales process
Everything sales related - including forms customisation, and invoice and receipt production - can be completed with ease.
Accounting covered
Everything you would expect from your accounting software lives here GST and BAS calculations, expense management, reporting and contact logs. All built for Mac.
Control your general ledger
AccountEdge Basic has the tools to help you identify and fix errors, so your accounts stay in tip-top condition.
Quick reporting
Enjoy the freedom to run a range of detailed reports on key areas of your business, with the flexibility to customise the display of information and export to various formats.
Sales Process
From quotes & invoices

From quoting to issuing invoices and receipts, the entire sales process can be managed through the Sales Centre.
Take control
Easily manage purchases and track expenses
You can easily manage your own purchases and track and pay expenses, so you always know exactly where you stand.
Create a visual identity
Create documents that have a professional on-brand appearance.
With AccountEdge Basic, your documents will have a professional ?on-brand? appearance.
Accounting covered
Simplify GST calculations
Complex GST and BAS calculations are a thing of the past ? AccountEdge Basic does all the hard work for you.
Look after your contacts
AccountEdge Basic helps you manage two of your most important assets ? your customers and your suppliers.
Track payments
Getting paid on time is a balancing act that involves good planning, full visibility and flexibility. With AccountEdge Basic, it?s easy.
Control your general ledger

Keep your financial data in order
Everyone wants accurate accounts; use the Company Data Auditor to keep your financial information in top condition.
AccountEdge Basic makes it easy to record Journal Entries to adjust accounts
Journal entries
Need to adjust your accounts based on feedback from your accountant? AccountEdge Basic makes it easy.
AccountEdge Basic includes a full general ledger
Full general ledger
AccountEdge Basic includes a full general ledger that gives you the information to keep your accountant happy.
Reconciling your bank & credit card accounts is easy with AccountEdge Basic
Reconcile accounts
Reconciling your bank and credit card accounts is easy and ensures your account balances are accurate and up-to-date.
System requirements

Operating System
OSX 10.5 - OSX 10.8
Adobe Reader
Version 8 or later
Apple QuickTime
Version 7.4 or later
iCal
Version 2 - Version 4
Address Book
Version 4 - Version 5
Safari
Minimum version 4.x
Firefox
Minimum version 3.x
Hardware
Intel processor @ 1 GHz or higher
Minimum 1GB of Memory
250 MB of free hard disk for program installation
1024 x 768 screen resolution
Internet
Broadband internet connection for accessing product help over the internet
Note:PowerPC hardware is no longer supported AccountEdge will not install on PowerPC (pre Intel chipset Macs)
OSX 10.4 is no longer supported - AccountEdge will not install on OSX 10.4
View full OSX Lion compatability information here.
For more detailed information about software compatibility, see myob.com.au/minimum_specs