Accounting package recommendation

**Basment Dweller** · 11-Sep-14, 08:10 AM

I have some properties that I need to rent out and will have to issue invoices and monitor profits, expenses, taxes etc...any recommendations on user friendly accounting software? I haven't tested anything yet but have the following in mind - Sage, Quick Books, Turbo Cash, pastel. It's a small business, we have 6 tenants that need invoicing every month.

**Xplosiv** · 11-Sep-14, 08:44 AM

I don't know Turbo Cash.
Work in a small business myself and used Quick Books up to 2 years ago until our SARS accountant convinced my boss to move to Pastel (by Sage). Big mistake. Quick Books was was easy to use whereas you really need to go on a course to use Pastel - having a degree in accounting is almost a requirement. Also there is very little help available if you're stuck on a problem.
I miss Quick Books.

**CLIVE-TRIANGLE** · 12-Sep-14, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by Basment Dweller

I have some properties that I need to rent out and will have to issue invoices and monitor profits, expenses, taxes etc...any recommendations on user friendly accounting software? I haven't tested anything yet but have the following in mind - Sage, Quick Books, Turbo Cash, pastel. It's a small business, we have 6 tenants that need invoicing every month.

Palladium, for that size is free and works fine.

**Basment Dweller** · 12-Sep-14, 10:32 AM

Thanks will test both suggestions...

**julies** · 12-Sep-14, 11:42 AM

Hi Basement, I use turbo cash for small business, its free.
For my two rental units i use rent book on the TPN website. Rent book is aw-sum imo, just what i needed. Its free if you have less than 20 properties and is available online. It tracks both your income and expenses perfectly. it can also send invoices to tenants via sms and email as well as you can set reminders and more

**Basment Dweller** · 29-Sep-14, 07:48 PM

I'm taking a look at this and I would prefer a cloud based application rather than something that installs on a hard drive, any suggestions?

**Chrisjan B** · 29-Sep-14, 08:58 PM

I stumbled upon this today:
- http://www.fusionsoftware.co.za/EN/Content/Pages/Home

**Dave A** · 30-Sep-14, 07:58 PM

Originally Posted by chrismine

I stumbled upon this today:
- http://www.fusionsoftware.co.za/EN/Content/Pages/Home

That looks pretty full blown!
Given the OP spec.

But pretty interesting to me!
Thanks. I might just dig into that one a bit.

**Chrisjan B** · 30-Sep-14, 09:56 PM

Originally Posted by Dave A

That looks pretty full blown!
Given the OP spec.

But pretty interesting to me!
Thanks. I might just dig into that one a bit.

Me thoughts the same - I have not yet got an reply on my e-mail - possibly they not interested in small one man shows?

**Ilya** · 27-Oct-14, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by Dave A

That looks pretty full blown!
Given the OP spec.

But pretty interesting to me!
Thanks. I might just dig into that one a bit.

Hello Dave,

My name is Ilya.
There is a new accounting solution for SA market (Rise Standard Accounting).
You can try it online through your browser.

I will be appreciated to have your opinion on this account.
We are looking for partners (find out more) which are experienced in fields of accounting and/or programming, because our solutions are customizable and each user can modify their products for their requirements.

Thank you