Background

AccountEdge includes a utility that can upgrade data files from previous versions of AccountEdge and MYOB.

AccountEdge/MYOB data files vary depending on version. There are unique data file types for each version of the software. This article reviews the different versions and if they can or cannot be upgraded to current versions of AccountEdge.

If you are looking for instructions on how to upgrade a file click here.

Different AccountEdge/MYOB Versions:

• AccountEdge Pro (US)
• AccountEdge Pro (Canada)
• AccountEdge Pro (International)
• AccountEdge Pro (Austrailia)
• AccountEdge Pro (Malaysia)
• AccountEdge Pro (UK)
• AccountEdge Basic

AccountEdge Basic, FirstEdge, Business Basics, and older versions of AccountEdge Pro/MYOB (US) can all be upgraded to the newest US version.

AccountEdge Basic, FirstEdge, Business Basics, Older Versions of AccountEdge Pro/MYOB (US) and older versions of AccountEdge Pro/MYOB (Canada) can all be upgraded to the newest Canadian version.

Note: Upgrade from Older Windows Versions to AccountEdge on Mac

To upgrade a company file from an older Windows version of Premier Accounting to AccountEdge for the Mac, Canadian users will first need to upgrade the company file on the Windows machine using the Special Upgrade Utility (link below).

Once this task is complete, take the upgraded file to the Mac, and upgrade again with the latest version of AccountEdge for the Mac.

Intermediate upgrade utility for Canadian products.

AccountEdge Pro International can only upgrade previous versions of AccountEdge International.

Files from MYOB/AccountEdge Australia CANNOT be converted to any version that we sell. Users would need to contact MYOB Australia or they can attempt to export files like you would from Sage.

Files from MYOB/AccountEdge Malaysia CANNOT be converted to any version that we sell. Users would need to contact MYOB Malaysia or they can to export files like you would from Sage.

Files from AccountEdge UK CANNOT be converted to any version that we sell. Users would need to contact Mamut or they can export files like you would from Sage.

AccountEdge Basic can upgrade files from previous versions of AccountEdge Basic, FirstEdge or Business Basics. You cannot upgrade an older MYOB/AccountEdge Pro file to AccountEdge Basic.