Access Practice Management vs. MYOB Practice Management
In this article, we provide an objective MYOB Practice Management comparison with our leading accounting practice management solution, Access Practice Management – on benefits, features and more. By the end of it, you will have a good understanding of the key differences between the two, and which one best meets the requirements of your practice.
6 mins
Written by The Access Group
Introduction
If you are reading this article, chances are the current accounting practice management software for your accounting firm is presenting itself with limitations that are leaving you feeling frustrated. Systems do not integrate? Functionality is too limited?
It is best practice to continually review your practice management software, so if you are currently looking to switch from your current solution, then you are probably wanting to know what alternatives are available that best suit your needs.
Fortunately, our team at The Access Group is here to help. For over 30 years, we have worked with accounting firms to create trusted and proven accounting practice management software options to easily run their entire practice. We supply fast and powerful software for accountants, including practice management software, tax software, general ledger software and data management and analytics.
In this article, we use our expertise to give an overview of both MYOB Practice Management and Access Practice Management, and then we examine the features where key differences exist between both systems.
After reading this article you should have all the information at hand to choose the right accounting practice management software that will suit your accounting firm.
What is MYOB Practice Management?
MYOB has been a long-standing name within the Australian accounting software scene, offering plans, features and compatible add-ons that accounting firms can choose from and utilise.
MYOB Practice Management is cloud-based accounting practice software for accounting firms across Australia and New Zealand.
MYOB Practice Management was designed to meet the needs of progressive accounting practices looking for a cloud-based practice management solution that is both scalable and has seamless integrations.
What is Access Practice Management?
Access Practice Management is our comprehensive practice management solution. It comes equipped with integrated features designed to streamline all facets of public practice. Built on the robust Salesforce platform, Access Accountants offers enterprise capabilities, guaranteeing scalability for practices as they grow.
Access Practice Management forms part of the Access Accountants suite, our complete practice management solution for accountants across Australia, with compliance, client management and data management and analytics in one powerful cloud. Access Accountants can help your firm easily manage and track workflows, understand quality insights, and help you work more effectively.
MYOB Practice Management and Access Practice Management: What to compare
Both MYOB Practice Management and Access Practice Management offer advanced accounting practice management capabilities. However, there are notable differences between the two. Let’s see how they compare across key features, integrations and implementation and support.
MYOB Practice Management
A flexible accounting practice solution built on the cloud, MYOB Practice Management boasts core features such as creating an ecosystem for your practice, building a full view of your accounting practice clients, the capability to automate workflows, gain powerful insights and a real-time view of job performance.
For total practice management, you can add additional applications for practice management, business intelligence, process automation and mobility.
Discover the key features of MYOB Practice Management in the table below.
Access Practice Management
Access Practice Management forms part of a complete accounting practice management solution that increases efficiency across accounting firms as they become more varied and complicated.
It is designed to provide peace of mind to accountants, through integrated compliance and practice management, seamless time and billing processes, optimised workflows, automated processes, client relationship management, and robust reporting functionalities.
Learn more about accounting practice management software by exploring these articles:
- A guide to cloud accounting practice management software
- Is it time to switch your accounting practice management software?
Discover the key features of Access Practice Management in the table below – and on the Access Practice Management product page.
MYOB Practice Management vs. Access Practice Management: Implementation and Support
MYOB Practice Management
MYOB Practice Management is visually slick and easy software to use, however more advanced features may require additional assistance, in the form of their community forums, online help guides and training videos.
By the nature of its business, MYOB has differing levels of subscriptions, meaning that getting the right answer through their online and phone support can prove challenging for clients.
Access Practice Management
Throughout Access Practice Management implementation, clients are fully supported by a leading consultation and implementation team, consisting of experienced, qualified consultants.
These consultants have the depth of experience to understand that all accounting firms are different and can make best-practice recommendations and configurations, so customers will have the best version of Access Practice Management that is suited for their needs, rather than an out-of-the-box solution.
To find out more about choosing, selecting and implementing Access Practice Management, explore this ebook: Choosing the right practice management software.
MYOB Practice Management vs. Access Practice Management: Integrations
MYOB Practice Management
MYOB Practice Management’s cloud-based practice management software helps accounting firms to create a practice ecosystem, build a unified view of their customer and get-real time job performance.
MYOB Practice Management also integrates with various third-party applications that create a connected accounting practice ecosystem. These add-ons have the following functionality:
- CRM
- Compliance
- Document Management
- Fee Funding and Debtor Management
Access Practice Management
Access Practice Management forms part of the Access Accountants suite. Access Accountants is designed to create a seamless workflow through its modular solution, by combining Practice Management, Ledger, Tax and data collection software.
Built on the Salesforce platform, Access Practice Management allows you to address any practice challenge through access to an open ecosystem with over 3,000 business apps via the Salesforce AppExchange.
These integrations allow you to tailor your solution to meet the needs of your practice right now and scale for your future needs.
Summary
At the end of the day, it is always recommended that you look at all your options, and you may find accounting practice management software which fits your current accounting setup better than others, regardless of whether you choose MYOB Practice Management, Access Practice Management, or another alternative altogether.
Exploring the success stories of our customers, such as Thomas GLC can provide you with valuable insights and perspectives. These firsthand accounts delve into their experience with our software for accountants’ features, functionalities and overall performance. By reading about their journey and the benefits they’ve experienced, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how our software solutions for accountants can effectively cater to your specific needs.
Make sure to drill deeper into the capabilities of both solutions by reading all you can about them. Download brochures and whitepapers, read customer case studies and schedule demos. A great place to start doing this is on our Access Practice Management product page, resources hub and blog.
Switching to a new practice management solution is a huge decision, so it is understandable if you have a few reservations about doing so. That is why we have created a step-by-step guide that explains everything you need to know when switching accounting practice management software.
And, of course, our friendly team of software experts here at The Access Group are always open to discussing your needs – even if Access Practice Management does not seem the right fit for your practice. Contact us today and we can answer any of your questions about migrating to a new platform and the range of solutions available to you on the market.
