Cloud & desktop accounting software
MYOB review
A long-established Australian platform, strong for payroll-heavy and more complex businesses.
The short version
MYOB is a long-standing Australian accounting brand with both cloud (MYOB Business) and more advanced (MYOB AccountRight) options. It is capable, handles Australian compliance well and suits payroll-heavy or slightly more complex businesses. The experience can feel less streamlined than newer cloud tools, and older desktop-style files need care when moved to the cloud.
Best for
Payroll-heavy or slightly more complex Australian businesses, and long-time MYOB users.
Pricing
Tiered subscriptions across MYOB Business and AccountRight; costs rise with payroll and inventory needs. Confirm current pricing with MYOB.
Our rating
4.0/5 — Rated for the typical Australian SME needing solid payroll and compliance rather than the slickest interface.
The honest pros and cons
What works
- Deep Australian compliance heritage — GST/BAS, STP and payroll well covered
- Capable payroll, including more complex award and entitlement scenarios
- AccountRight suits businesses that have outgrown entry-level cloud tools
- Familiar to a large base of Australian bookkeepers and accountants
What to watch
- Interface can feel less modern and less intuitive than newer cloud platforms
- The cloud/desktop line-up can be confusing when choosing a plan
- Legacy AccountRight files need careful handling when migrating to the cloud
- Smaller connected-app ecosystem than the market leader
Our verdict
MYOB is a solid, capable choice — particularly if you run more complex payroll or have years of history in an AccountRight file. It rewards a proper setup and regular discipline more than it forgives neglect. If you are already on MYOB, there is usually no need to switch; we will run it well. If you are weighing it against alternatives, the deciding factor is your payroll complexity and how you like to work, not the brand name.
Who it suits
- Businesses with more complex payroll and award interpretation needs
- Long-time MYOB users with established files and history
- Owners who want a capable Australian platform and do not mind a steeper interface
Key takeaways
- MYOB is a capable, compliance-strong Australian platform (cloud and AccountRight)
- Particularly suited to payroll-heavy or slightly more complex businesses
- Legacy desktop files need care when migrating to the cloud
- As with any tool, the health of the file depends on setup and reconciliation discipline
How we help with MYOB
Whichever tool you choose, the value is in how it is set up and kept clean. These are the services that do exactly that.
Software Setup
The right software, set up properly — Xero, MYOB or QuickBooks configured, migrated and optimised so your bookkeeping runs cleanly from day one.
Payroll
Accurate, compliant payroll run for you — wages, superannuation, PAYG and Single Touch Payroll handled so your team is always paid right and on time.
BAS & GST
Quarterly BAS handled end to end — correctly coded, reconciled and lodged on time, every time, by a registered CPA team that watches the deadlines so you never have to.
Bank Reconciliation
The foundation everything else rests on — every transaction coded correctly and every account reconciled, so your numbers are trustworthy.
Why trust this review
Genuinely independent
We are not a reseller for any platform. No commissions, no bias — just what fits your business.
Principal-led by an FCPA
Reviewed from real practice experience by Graham Chee FCPA and an 18-year CPA team.
We run it in the real world
We set up, migrate and maintain these platforms daily — so the pros and cons are lived, not theoretical.
Frequently asked questions
Should I move from MYOB to Xero?
Not automatically. If your MYOB file is working and your payroll is complex, switching can cost more in disruption than it saves. We give an honest, business-first recommendation rather than pushing a single brand. If a move genuinely helps, our migration service handles it cleanly; if it does not, we will tell you to stay put.
Can you take over our existing MYOB file?
Yes. We run MYOB day to day for a range of clients — reconciliations, payroll, BAS and reporting. If the file has drifted behind, our triage and reconciliation services get it back to a clean, reliable state first.
Do you handle MYOB AccountRight to cloud migration?
Yes. Older AccountRight files need careful handling — opening balances, payroll history and data integrity all matter. Our software setup and migration service manages that so you do not carry errors across.