MYOB Software for Dummies - Australia, 8th Edition

Introduction

Not many people will talk to you in the dead of night, listen without answering back, offer advice whenever asked, and not take up more than their fair share of the bed. It’s these qualities (and many more besides) that make MYOB such a perfect companion.

I admit that reaching this comfortable state of cohabitation can take a while. Lots of people feel totally overwhelmed by MYOB at first but, fortunately, the sensation is always temporary. You can do it! I’ve taught MYOB to hundreds of people over the years and I’m yet to meet someone who hasn’t gotten their head around the whole deal in the end.

In fact, it’s often the very people who are the most unsure in the beginning who end up being the best bookkeepers. That’s because being cautious pays off in the long run — it’s a quality that brings great rewards when it comes to number-crunching. So, however anxious you feel, you can cast your cares to the wind. Be brave, be confident and read on.

About This Book

This book is a bit different from other books about MYOB, not least because this book is part of the For Dummies series. Dummies books aren’t about thinking that you’re a ‘dummy’ — far from it. What the Dummies series is all about is sharing a ‘can-do’ attitude and a fresh approach. I talk less about old-school ways of doing simple tasks, and more about how to get stuff done quickly and easily. Similarly, I tend to steer clear of pedantic explanations, and instead suggest that you adapt MYOB to work the way you ...