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To access the Client page you must first search for and select the client. See Finding an existing client for instructions on searching for a client.

The Client page has a number of tabs which group information together so that details are easy to view and edit when necessary. Each tab is described in more detail below. Click a tab to display the information for that tab on the Client page. The Tasks bar will update as you change tabs to show the tasks associated with the information on the tab.

See MYOB AO > Clients and Contacts > Client or Contact page > Main tab for detailed information on all the fields and options available on the Main tab of the Client page.

The Client page has the following tabs:

Main tab

This tab displays when you open a client and contains the information identifying the client and how to contact them along with any notes.

From the Main tab you can:


See MYOB AO > Clients and Contacts > Client or Contact page Main tab > Changing client names and codes in the Online Help for detailed instructions.
  • Close a client — If a client no longer requires your services you can close the client to prevent them appearing in your searches and certain reports. Clients cannot be deleted from your system if work has been completed for them to maintain the work history of the practice. Click Close client on the Tasks bar to close a client.


See MYOB AO > Clients and Contacts > Client or Contact page Main tab > Closing a client in the Online Help for detailed instructions.
  • Re-open a closed client — You can choose to re-open a closed client to make them active again. Click Re-open client on the Tasks bar to re-open the client.


See MYOB AO > Clients and Contacts > Client or Contact page Main tab > Closing a client in the Online Help for detailed instructions.
  • Delete a client — If a client has no jobs created or work completed for them, then they can be deleted from your system.


See MYOB AO > Clients and Contacts > Client or Contact page Main tab > Deleting a client in the Online Help for detailed instructions.
  • Convert a client to a contact — If a client has no jobs created or work completed for them, they can be converted to a client.


See MYOB AO > Clients and Contacts > Client or Contact page Main tab > Changing clients into contacts in the Online Help for detailed instructions.
  • View all the clients and contacts in a family group — view and open all the clients and contacts belonging to the same family group. Click View all clients and contacts in family group on the Tasks bar.


See MYOB AO > Clients and Contacts > Client or Contact page Main tab > Viewing all clients and contacts in a family group in the Online Help for detailed instructions.
  • (New Zealand) The following tasks are available if you have upgraded from MYOB AO Classic:

  • Edit client’s tax details — Open MYOB AO Classic - Client Details Tax tab where you can edit this client’s tax details.

  • Return preparation — Open MYOB AO Classic - Return Preparation module for this client so you can prepare/review their tax returns.

  • Tax management — Open MYOB AO Classic - Tax Management at the Tax Clients screen for this client so you can prepare/review their tax returns.

  • E-File — Open MYOB AO Classic - E-File screen to edit the client’s tax details.

  • AO Classic GL— Access your MYOB AO Classic General Ledger.

  • The following tasks are available if you have Practice Manager:

  • WIP enquiry — Perform a WIP enquiry for this client and display the results in the WIP enquiry screen.

  • Debtors ledger — Open the debtors ledger for this client.

Jobs tab

The Jobs tab on the Client page is used to create and maintain information about the work being carried out by your practice for the client.This tab is only available if you have Practice Manager installed.

See MYOB AO > Clients and Contacts > Client page Jobs tab for detailed information on all the fields and options available on the Jobs tab of the Client page.

Tax tab

The Tax tab on the Clients page is used manage tax settings for the client and allows you to review and set tax details for the client.

See MYOB AO > Clients and Contacts > Client page Tax tab for detailed information on all the fields and options available on the Tax tab of the Client page.

Responsibility tab

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The Responsibility tab on the Contact and Client pages is used to create and maintain information about the people and areas within your practice that are responsible for a client or contact’s work. You record the team of people who will perform various functions for the client, as well as the Partner, Department, Office and Company that have been allocated to particular clients. These responsibilities are attached to clients for reporting purposes.

See MYOB AO > Clients and Contacts > Client or Contact page Responsibility tab for detailed information on all the fields and options available on the Responsibility tab of the Client page.

Documents tab

The Documents tab is used to create and maintain a database of documents that relate to contacts or clients and opens a Windows Explorer style view to enable easy navigation to documents and folders.

See MYOB AO > Clients and Contacts > Client or Contact page Documents tab for detailed information on all the fields and options available on the Documents tab of the Client page.

Client Accounting tab

The Client Accounting tab on the Contact and Client pages is used to access client accounting tasks for the client. This tab is only available if you have Client Accounting installed.

See Client Accounting > Client Accounting Overview for detailed information on all the fields and options available on the Client Accounting tab of the Client page.

Tax Returns tab (Australia)

The Tax Returns tab provides access to tax returns and other associated information. It also provides a summary of certain Lodgment and Assessment information regarding the selected return.

On the Tax Returns tab you can:

Bills tab

The Bills tab provides details of draft bills and full billing history for the selected client. This tab is only available if you have Practice Manager installed.

See MYOB AO > Clients and Contacts > Client page Bills tab for detailed information on all the fields and options available on the Bills tab of the Client page.

Extra tab

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The Extra tab displays additional information that the practice wants to collect or carry out in connection with a Client or Contact. The fields on the tab represent extra fields and extra lists that the system administrator sets up using the Maintenance menu.

See MYOB AO > Clients and Contacts > Client or Contact page Extra tab for detailed information on all the fields and options available on the Extra tab of the Client page.

Associated tab

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On the Associated tab you can view and create relationship links between the client or contact and other clients and contacts in the database. For example, if you add an organisation as a client, you can identify a person who will be your contact point in that organisation, or create a link to the director. Tasks bar options allow you to Add, Edit and Delete associations.

In Australia, if you have upgraded from MYOB AO Classic, you can edit relationship information required for Tax processing by selecting Edit additional relationship details on the tasks bar. This opens the Relationships tab on the Client Details window in MYOB AO Classic.

See MYOB AO > Clients and Contacts > Client or Contact page Associated tab for detailed information on all the fields and options available on the Associated tab of the Client page.

Addresses tab

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The Addresses tab on the Client or Contact page is where you add, create and maintain addresses and phone numbers connected with a contact or client. Click Add/maintain address on the Tasks bar to add a new address or edit an existing address.

See MYOB AO > Clients and Contacts > Client or Contact page Addresses tab for detailed information on all the fields and options available on the Addresses tab of the Client page.

Home tab

The Home tab displays key performance indicators (KPIs) for the selected client. You can see at a glance the WIP and debtor details for the client in a graphical format. The client’s most recent WIP, invoices and receipts are listed in the Recent Activity panel.

See MYOB AO > Clients and Contacts > Client page Home tab for detailed information on all the fields and options available on the Home tab of the Client page.

Billing Group tab

The Billing Group tab on the Client page is used to create and maintain information about the work being carried out by your practice for the client.This tab is only available if you have Practice Manager installed.

See MYOB AO > Clients and Contacts > Client page Billing Group tab for detailed information on all the fields and options available on the Billing Group tab of the Client page.

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