• moving from AccountRight v19 (or earlier) to AccountRight 2018, this information is for you
• updating AccountRight 2011 or later, check out 'Getting the latest version' instead
• using AccountRight v19 and don't want to move to AccountRight 2018, but do want to update to the latest AccountRight v19, see Updating to AccountRight v19.15 (Australia only).

What do you need to

upgrade?

Do you want to:

You need an AccountRight subscription to upgrade from an earlier version of AccountRight (such as AccountRight v19). If you don't have a subscription, subscribe now.

There are lots of benefits to upgrading, including the option of working online and staying compliant with Single Touch Payroll reporting.

Already using the new AccountRight? You just need to get the latest version to update your software.

If you're not sure if you're able to upgrade, see Things you should know before upgrading

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Learn about the new AccountRight

Before you upgrade, learn about the new features in the latest version.

• Stay compliant with Single Touch Payroll
• What's new for v19 users
• Try AccountRight before you upgrade your file
• Attend a free upgrade webinar.

About upgrading

Upgrading is generally pretty easystraightforward. You just need to download start by downloading the new version, find finding your company file and send sending it to us–we'll do the rest us to upgrade your file. Take a look at this overview:and put online.

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1. Download Click here to download the latest version (AccountRight subscription required). If you don't have an AccountRight subscription for an online company file, visit our MYOB website (Australia | New Zealand) to purchase one.
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2. Click the installer file you've saved to your computer to install the new AccountRight version. 

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MYOB can take takes the hassle out of upgrading—you can send your file to us and upgrading. When you upgrade, we'll upgrade it for you, put it online for you and let you know when it's ready to usego.

Upgrades usually Note that upgrading can take a couple of hours (depending on your company file size), and you can't make changes to your file during this time, so we suggest you should do it this outside of business hours. 

1. Start AccountRight (look for the new AR shortcut icon on your desktop or in the Start menu). The Welcome  Welcome window appears.
   
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2. Click Upgrade a company file. The Upgrade Assistant appears.

3. Click Continue and on the Company file page, click 

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   Browse to locate and select the file you want to upgrade.
   
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   (learn how to open a company file). Still having trouble? Get help finding your company file.

4. If the file you're upgrading is password-protected, type in the password and click Continue. If you're not sure of the Administrator password, try leaving it blank.
5. Sign in to AccountRight with your MYOB account details and then click Upload.
6. Once your file has uploaded, you can close AccountRight while we do the rest. 
7. We'll email you when the upgrade's complete, or if we come across any issues along the way.

After you get your upgraded file back, there may be a few more things you need to do (depending on the features you want to use), such as migrating your personalised forms. Don’t stress though, you only need to do them once. This video outlines what you need to do

Check out this help topic for all the details, or watch this video for an overview:

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Don't forget, if you need any help along the way, feel free to contact us.