No problem, let me know how you go. Cheers, Alex
> On 23 Jun 2019, at 4:30 pm, Julie Bedford <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi Alex > > Many thanks for your email. Bernard from the WAMUG list contacted me and > gave me his consultant’s number and I called and made an meeting with him > tomorrow. Wish I could have gotten hold of you beforehand. > > Hopefully I’ll get it sorted tomorrow, if not, I’ll definitely give you a > call. > > Much appreciate your offer > > Cheers > Jewels > >> On 19 Jun 2019, at 11:19 PM, Alex <[email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> >> Hi Jewels, >> >> you may be referring to me in your email below - I am/was an MYOB >> consultant, use Macs myself, although most of my work is with the Dark Side. >> >> It would be best if you contact me on my mobile, 0439 388 669, so we can >> discuss this more efficiently. (Preferably later in the day if that suits >> you) >> >> My opinion is that it should not be particularly difficult - the >> functionality is pretty similar between both platforms, and I expect the >> process will be basically the same. >> >> Cheers, Alex >> >>> On 19 Jun 2019, at 2:00 pm, Julie Bedford <[email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>> >>> Hi Neil, >>> >>> Many thanks for your detailed email and you have done well to accomplish >>> what you have achieved so far. >>> >>> Problem for me is that I work for myself - my biggest client (who is also a >>> friend) has a large roofing company and employs around 13 guys, so that >>> definitely puts me in the category of having to be on this new STP system >>> unfortunately. I have spent hours on the phone to MYOB who flatly say >>> there are no webinars for training for Account Edge. They have suggested I >>> do the PC version, but have been warned it will not help me set my Mac up >>> for this - I guess only to gain an understanding of the system in general. >>> They did put me onto people who could help, but when I called them I was >>> told they had no experience in Mac, so that was a waste of time. >>> >>> Every year I pay Mac for the upgrades and their support and have been told >>> this webinar will cost $150 (for the PC training). When I speak to anyone >>> at MYOB, they do not appear to have any experience in MYOB. I am most >>> definitely not a happy person about this. >>> >>> I have tried all the alternatives you suggest, including the MYOB >>> community, without success. I recall a few years ago a member of WAMUG >>> sounded as though he had good experience in MYOB and was hoping he would >>> pick up my initial email and respond. Sadly, I cannot recall his name >>> though. >>> >>> I’ve been using MYOB for years and work alongside a firm of accountants who >>> also use MYOB, so I cannot really move to another system. Also, I really >>> do not have time on my hands to learn a different system before the end of >>> this month. >>> >>> I guess I’ll continue hunting for someone to assist me. Many thanks again >>> for taking the time to reply to me Neil. >>> >>> Cheers >>> Jewels >>> >>>> On 19 Jun 2019, at 1:00 PM, Neil Houghton <[email protected] >>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi Jewels, >>>> >>>> First off - I do not have any experience of MYOB - so this is just more >>>> general thoughts on your problem. >>>> >>>> I run my own SMSF and do my own investing and accounting (except I need an >>>> independent audit) but I am not an accountant (pre-retirement I was an >>>> engineer.) >>>> >>>> Since I try and do everything paperless, I have had to learn how to >>>> interface with the ATO to lodge tax returns, do TBAR reporting etc (but no >>>> payroll reporting). >>>> >>>> >>>> So some thoughts: >>>> >>>> MYOB Resources: >>>> I presume you have already checked out the MYOB resources on this: >>>> <http://help.myob.com.au/ae18/mac/ <http://help.myob.com.au/ae18/mac/>> >>>> seems to be the MAC specific help centre and >>>> <http://help.myob.com.au/ae18/mac/new_features_7.001.htm >>>> <http://help.myob.com.au/ae18/mac/new_features_7.001.htm>> seems to cover >>>> STP and gives step by step instructions for the MAC which SEEM quite >>>> simple - though I realise ( and have experienced) that things often become >>>> more complicated when you actually try and follow simple instructions ;o( >>>> I also see that the MYOB community has an STP Q&A page >>>> <https://community.myob.com/t5/Single-Touch-Payroll-STP-Q-A/bd-p/STPQnA >>>> <https://community.myob.com/t5/Single-Touch-Payroll-STP-Q-A/bd-p/STPQnA>> >>>> which includes MAC related Q&As >>>> I also see that they offer online support and live chat options >>>> >>>> STP alternatives: >>>> I have no idea how big an organisation you run or how committed you are to >>>> MYOB. If you already have a firm commitment and a lot of time/effort >>>> invested in your MYOB accounts then I can see that persisting with MYOB >>>> and using it for STP is probably your preferred option. >>>> I notice that if you have four or less employees, the ATO is offering no >>>> cost/low cost STP solutions: >>>> <https://www.ato.gov.au/business/single-touch-payroll/in-detail/low-cost-single-touch-payroll-solutions/ >>>> >>>> <https://www.ato.gov.au/business/single-touch-payroll/in-detail/low-cost-single-touch-payroll-solutions/>> >>>> This may not be an option/choice for you but I mention it because I took a >>>> similar path with my SMSF - my accountant died and, rather than find a new >>>> accountant, I decided I was happy doing the accounts myself (I pretty much >>>> did this anyway - the accountant just checked it and lodged the return). I >>>> had decided against dedicated SMSF software (tried it, didn’t like it) and >>>> have used a series of Excel workbooks to handle everything ( not an >>>> approach I would suggest for most but it works for me) - so my problem was >>>> how to actually lodge the returns myself. A similar ATO webpage for SMSF >>>> reporting solutions led me to find a free online accounting system which >>>> allows me to lodge the tax returns direct to the ATO. I don't use this >>>> system for my accounting (still with Excel) I just enter my return figures >>>> manually the lodge the return. I see that they also say that they offer >>>> STP - see <https://www2.freeaccountingsoftware.com.au/home/more/videos >>>> <https://www2.freeaccountingsoftware.com.au/home/more/videos>> however >>>> this is not a recommendation - my only experience with them is to lodge my >>>> annual SMSF return which works fine for me - I have no idea how their STP >>>> would work for you. I have also found their systems can change from year >>>> to year - last year I had to move from browser based to their desktop app >>>> and install Java - and not just the standard OSX deployment - from memory >>>> Java Runtime environment (JRE) and Java Development Kit (JDK) were >>>> required. >>>> As I say, this may have no relevance to you except to highlight that you >>>> CAN use separate systems to lodge direct to the ATO than you use for your >>>> day-to-day accounting. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> So, I don't know if that is much help or not. Assuming you are already >>>> happy with MYOB account edge, I would probably just work through the MYOB >>>> MAC-specific instructions and see how easy (or not) it is. - and not be >>>> afraid of making use of their online support/chat/community if problems >>>> arise. However, that's just how I work ;o) >>>> >>>> >>>> Cheers >>>> >>>> >>>> Neil >>>> -- >>>> Neil R. Houghton >>>> Albany, Western Australia >>>> Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 >>>> Email: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >>>> >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: <[email protected] >>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> on behalf of Julie >>>> Bedford <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> >>>> Reply-To: WAMUG <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> >>>> Date: Tuesday, 18 June 2019 at 22:04 >>>> To: WAMUG <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> >>>> Subject: Has Anyone Any Suggestions? >>>> >>>> >>>> Hi all, >>>> >>>> I’m wondering if there is anyone in the group who could help me out. I >>>> desperately need some training or help with STP in MYOB AccountEdge. >>>> The ATO has made it compulsory for me to commence using their Single >>>> Touch Payroll (STP) system as of 1 July. I cannot locate anyone with >>>> some knowledge of this in the Mac system. I understand MYOB do hold >>>> training seminars for PC users, but not for MAC and I have been warned >>>> these two >>>> systems are very different. 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