This information is intended for AccountRight v19 (or earlier) users moving to the new, online AccountRight. If you're already using the new AccountRight and need to update your software, or upgrade a file that's already online, see Getting the latest version.
Not sure which AccountRight version you're using? Open AccountRight, go to Help and choose About AccountRight.
Key points
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Need help finding the file to be upgraded? See Find the file you want to upgrade
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Some features that were in Classic AccountRight aren't yet available in the new AccountRight, so check that you can upgrade
You need an AccountRight subscription to upgrade
If you don't have a subscription, you'll need one before you can upgrade. Subscribe now.
If you're already have a subscription and want to know how many files you can put online, see here.
Check the following features
Take note if you use these features in your Classic AccountRight (v19 or earlier) software:
Negative inventory - inventory items can't have a negative quantity or value in the new AccountRight. But if you adjust your inventory quantities and values to zero or greater (in each location, if you use multiple inventory locations), you can turn off negative inventory in AccountRight v19 and it won't prevent you from upgrading.
Add-ons that require ODBC. Are your add-ons compatible? Check the add-on centre (Australia | New Zealand) or contact the add-on provider to check if the add-on can work with the new AccountRight.
Upgrading a FirstAccounts company file
FirstAccounts is a very old product so you'll first need to upgrade to AccountRight v19, then you'll be able to upgrade to the new AccountRight. For all the details, see Upgrading FirstAccounts to AccountRight v19.
Also, check these things
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your computer can run the new AccountRight | Check the full system requirements. |
the size of your file is 300MB or more | If your file is 300MB or more in size, you should prepare your company file for the new AccountRight. This can help the upgrade complete faster and smoother. |
the file you want to upgrade is located in a C:\Program Files subfolder | You’ll need to log on to your computer as an administrator before you can upgrade it. For tips on how to find the file you want to upgrade, see How to find your file. |
you have customised reports | You'll need to recreate them in the new software version. The good news is we've made customising reports easier. See Customising reports. Your customised forms can be migrated into the new AccountRight after the upgrade - so you won't need to customise them again. |
you can find the file you want to upgrade. | See Find the file you want to upgrade for tips. |
What's different in the new AccountRight?
Have a play with the AccountRight sample company file.
Check out the What's new for v19 users help topic.
Ready to upgrade?
You can send your company file to us and we'll do the upgrade for you.
See Upgrade to the new AccountRight.
After you've upgraded
After you open your upgraded company file, you may need to set up a few features again, depending on what features you use. See Complete your upgrade tasks for all the details.