Bookkeeper: Easily Manage Your Business Finances

It’s not very good. I got what I paid for. This seems more like an old dos program that is not really windows.

The price for this product seemed too good to be true and indeed it was. I kept telling myself it was simply a learning curve to get through the quirks in the software as conceptually it minimizes the functions of accounting for a small business and actually has some insightful interfaces but alas it is far too buggy to be used reliably.

I never wrote a review on Amazon.. but I want to warn potential buyers about this software.. I only had issues with it from day 1!! Issues with Power library which supposedly has nothing to do with Bookkeeper -so why does it appear every time I try to use this very program???-, issues between my CD version and a new version -that you HAVE to install- not letting me use the program at all!! And to top it off, a very slow tech support.. This is very disappointing to say the least!! If you are like me, just starting a business with many things to learn, you dont need to have a software adding hours of headache to your already full plate!!

Sadly, Im very accustomed to QuickBooks, but I cant afford it. I tried this after using an Excel spread sheet for nearly a year, but I sent it back. This program just didnt give me the information that I needed. Would I recommend it? If youre new to bookkeeping, yes. If youre used to QB like I was, Id have to say no.

I gave a one star rating to get your attention. Its two stars at best, and I simply dislike it. As of 05/02/2015 I purchased the latest version of the Avanquest Bookkeeper Software. I was quite disappointed. Be forewarned that: 1. This program has severe limitations in templates 2. Output options for printed documents also deeply limited 3. Graphics options for personalization is extremely limited; probably because they want you to buy logo software program they also sell 4. Workflow has a printing glitch; printing is delayed by a make selection screen that halts your workflow, then sort of reboots before giving a final printing option. This is very, very annoying as youll see. 5. THIS PROGRAM IS NOT INTUITIVE NOR USER FRIENDLY. It may have a simple user interface, but the LEARNING CURVE IS STEEP due to poor design. 6. You will have two Help options for this program other than customer support (see below). The first is the Help Topics sub-program, which is entirely minimal and inflexible. It is useless. You will learn this program by trial-and-error. The second is the FAQ online option at www.avanquest.com. The Help menus here are more extensive and informative, but frustrating in the event you arent familiar with the program to begin with (pick your poison!). 7. Do no expect discount options on future upgrades. Besides, you wont want one. **8. Above all else, be warned: there are no free customer support nor direct contact options other than by e-mail. Tech Support costs $10.00 - $20.00 out of the box, AND you will definitely need Tech Support. This accounts for the programs low initial cost, [and] even though theyre taking your money again, be prepared to hurry up and wait. One caveat: www.http://accounting-software-review.toptenreviews.com/small-business/bookkeeper-review.html reviews many buying options BUT will not warn you about serious program flaws. It also has fake vendor links which redirect to companies like “Herman Street” which sell obsolete software at inflated prices lacking serial nos. and purchase documentation. Read as much as you can elsewhere and buy carefully (i.e., Amazon) Final word: I use Intuit for its merchant services, with which I am quite pleased. I bought Bookkeeper out of desperation and was somewhat prepared for it to be a throw-away or tax.write-off. It has succeeded. Based on reviews Ive read, and my personal experience with Intuit as a vendor, I strongly urge you to make the Intuit purchase. There are cloud and one-time ownership purchase options if you desire. Unless you have an accounting background, YOU MUST audition these programs first, because Intuit particularly, is very complex and will almost certainly require assistance with installing even the trial version (especially if you have no pre-existing software from which to import your data). ~~~~~~~ 5/7/2015 UPDATE: I contacted Avanquest two months after my purchase. This is their response: Thank you for contacting Avanquest Technical Support. We apologize for the inconvenience. BookKeeper version 11 is a discontinued version that we no longer support. We will not be able to help you. I have requested an up-to-date replacement, but was denied.

After 2 months I got a popup that I need to register so I did even though I had already done so when I installed the program. Now it will not let me open it because it said I am not registered.

It works once you get some kind of training, the one I purchased did not come with any book instructions.

Couldnt get to work on my laptop. I have Windows 10 which is not compatible with Bookkeeper. Plus it is for Business and not Personal like I thought it was. I also thought that I ordered a 2015 edison not a 2009.

Unable to open the program to set up company. Ordered twice, once for download and one hard disk to install but neither is working.

You cannot add a vendors invoice if the amount is a credit. This is bookkeeping one o one. I had to return the software directly to Avanquest. Example Credit Amount ( -1200.00 ) Credit Amount