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July 2018 tax tables now available (Australia only). This update includes the tax tables for processing pays from 1 July 2018.

New versions of AccountRight are designed to give you more time saving features, help you stay on top of your obligations, keep your data safe and fix things that didn't go to plan (okay, fix the bugs). And, if you're working online, you need the latest version of AccountRight to get the best online experience and performance.

The latest AccountRight version is 2018.2.1 (Australian tax table release). See what's new in this version or learn about all the recent releases on the AccountRight Blog.

Looking for an older version? See our software downloads page.

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Upgrading from a classic AccountRight version (v19 or earlier)? Learn how to upgrade to the new AccountRight .

Are you on the latest version?

Check the Welcome window when
starting AccountRight

Look at the AccountRight desktop shortcut

Go to Help > About MYOB AccountRight
in your company file

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Help menu, about AccountRight, showing latest version

If you've installed the latest update but your version is different to what's shown above, or you're still getting an update message, it's likely you're opening your previous version. Look for the 2018.2 shortcut on your desktop.

Get the latest version

You need an AccountRight subscription to use the latest version of AccountRight. If your business has a subscription, then anyone you invite to work on your company file can also install and use the latest version.

We recommend using Google Chrome (download Chrome here) to download the AccountRight installation file. Older browsers, such Internet Explorer, can cause installation issues.

Follow the instructions below to install the PC Edition (which is what most businesses use). If you need the:

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To install the PC Edition

  1. Click Download and save the installation file to your computer.
  2. Double-click the downloaded file to start the installation.
  3. When you're done, you can delete the installation file.

See it in action

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Having trouble downloading or installing AccountRight? Some antivirus software can interrupt software downloads and installation. Try temporarily disabling your antivirus software and enable it again after installing. For more information, see Installation troubleshooting.

Instructions for other AccountRight editions

Not sure which edition to install? See Which AccountRight installation should I choose?  

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To install the Server Edition

Click Download to install the latest version of Server Edition (AccountRight subscription is required) . Once you've saved the installer to your computer, double-click it to install the new AccountRight version. When you open the company file in the new version you'll be prompted to update the company file. Now you’re up to date.

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Keep AccountRight up to date

When an update is released, you’ll be prompted to update when you open your company file. You'll also see the Update now reminder in your command centre.

While you can't dismiss this reminder, you can keep working and click Update now when it's convenient. However, if you work online and don’t update for a while, you might be unable open your company file as your version is no longer supported online. In this case, you’ll need to update AccountRight to open your file. We email the primary contact for your AccountRight subscription 1-2 weeks before we end online support for a version, so keep an eye out (or just get in early!)

If the Update now reminder isn't showing, see below for instructions on how to update. Or if clicking Update now doesn't work, see Installation troubleshooting.

Need a helping hand?

Try our Installation troubleshooting guide, or contact us and we'll be happy to help (in Australia call 1300 555 123 or New Zealand 0508 328 283).

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Why do I need to update AccountRight?

Update the PAYG tax tables

Updating an AccountRight network

Install AccountRight

Installation troubleshooting

What's new in AccountRight  

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