Sage Instant Accounts Plus 2011 v17

Sage Instant Accounts Plus 2011 is a market leading easy to use bookkeeping package, designed to help you take care of business. It's ideal for new and small businesses, and is easier than ever to use.

Sage Instant Accounts makes managing your money, quotes, invoices, VAT, and suppliers as simple as possible. Sage Instant Accounts Plus 2011 also enables you to have up to 2 user licenses (additional charge applies), control your stock and see business summaries at a glance to spot opportunities to grow your business.

The latest version of the software (version 2011) makes processes even more flexible and it's right up-to-date with the latest legislation. It integrates perfectly with new Sage Instant Payroll and Sage Pay, and 45 days free technical support is included on new purchases to get you up and running.

What's New

• Web store integration
  We've been working with our Sage Pay team to make it even easier to transfer payment information. If you have a web store using Sage Pay you can now automatically download payments to Instant Accounts software - meaning less time entering information.
• Flat Rate VAT
  Sage Instant Accounts 2011 enables you to set up your business on the Flat Rate scheme (Invoice or Cash based), this includes automatic calculation of the VAT return, submission of the VAT return to HMRC and print reports that assist you to check returns. You can even calculate the savings or losses of flat-rate compared to standard VAT to see which is the best scheme for you.
• Bank reconciliation
  Sage Instant Accounts 2011 makes running a bank reconciliation more efficient. Additional adjustment options reduces the number of steps it takes to complete tasks, which means it takes up less of your time.
• Easy access to Sage services
  Our services like SageCover and business advice offer some great tools for small businesses, so we've made it even easier for you to access them. A new Services toolbar enables you to quickly access Sage services from within the software.

Sage Instant Accounts Plus has all the benefits of Sage Instant Accounts for managing your money, VAT, end of year accounts and invoicing, plus even more:

• Easy to set up and use:
  Video demos, practice mode, e-Learning training and practice data will help you get up and running, and you can easily correct any mistakes
• 2 user license option:
  Up to 2 user license available (additional £170+VAT), meaning you can install Instant Accounts Plus over a network and two people can access the software at the same time.
• Manage your stock:
  Perform stock takes, automatically update stock levels and know exactly what's in your warehouse or stock room.
• View business summaries at a glance:
  Spot opportunities for your business to grow by seeing insightful reports and summaries at the touch of a button
• Fast data import:
  It's easy to bring data from Microsoft Excel (.xls & .xlsx) and .csv files straight into Instant Accounts Plus.
• Browse reports quickly:
  It's simple to browse reports, and select and add them as 'favourites', all in one place.
• Automated process for allocating credits:
  No more manual allocation of credits to particular invoices. A new 'credit button' does it automatically, saving time and reducing errors.
• Record Barcodes:
  Saves you time by storing, recording and printing them on to any document or report.
• Support you can count on:
  45 days free telephone support and one year of SageCover Online included.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Easy to set up and use:
  • To use Instant Accounts Plus over a network you'll need a 2 user licence.(additional charge applies)
  • View video demonstrations
    
  • Learn in our practice mode or view demo data
    
  • Easily correct mistakes without any hassle
  • Service toolbar lets you access all your Sage services in a flash **NEW FOR 2011**
    
  • 45 days free telephone support on first purchase only
    
  • E-learning inlcuded - online tutorials to help you get up and running
• Manage your finances
  • Easily share information electronically with your accountant to save time
    
  • Keep track of money going in and out of your business
    
  • Take credit card and PayPal payments through Sage Pay integration
  • Web Store integration: automatically download payments into Instant Accounts **NEW FOR 2011**
    
  • Prepare VAT Returns: Annual Accounting, Cash Accounting, Irish VAT, e-VAT submissions
  • Flat Rate VAT Scheme: to prepare a Flat Rate VAT return and calculate the benefit to you business - **NEW FOR 2011**
    
  • e-payments and Reverse Charge VAT
    
  • Prepare essential information for audits and guarantee peace of mind
    
  • Produce Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet reports
    
  • e-banking - integrate with your internet banking service when you take out SageCover
    
  • Bank reconciliation so you can see up-to-date balances
    
  • Easily export your information directly to Microsoft Office to save time
    
  • Import data from .xls, .xlsx and .csv files with ease
    
  • View instant reports that are easy to browse, select, and add as 'favourites'
    
  • Keep track of all of your products and services
    
  • Manage your time with integrated diary and automated reminders
    
  • Automatically allocate credits against invoices to save time and cut down errors
• Manage your customers and suppliers:
  
  • Perform stock checks & know exactly what's in your stock room or warehouse.
  • Find contact details quickly
    
  • Improve your cash flow by seeing who owes you money & when it's due
    
  • Create quotations and invoices
    
  • Know how much profit you will make on each quote before you commit
    
  • Add 'Pay now' buttons to invoices and statement to encourage prompt payment
    
  • Record till takings and cash sales
    
  • Easily apply flexible discounts to keep your customers happy
    
  • Store, record and print barcodes on to any document or report

System requirements

Licence Information

• Sage Instant Accounts Plus single user licence permits one installation of the program, on a single machine. If you want to keep a backup of the program and data, you would need to purchase an additional installation licence.
• To use Sage Instant Accounts over a network you will need a two user licence (additional £170+VAT). When used on a network machines there is no restriction to the number of machines Instant Accounts Plus can be accessed from, but only two people will be able to concurrently access the program.

Recommended hardware

• An IBM-compatible computer with a 2GHz (or equivalent) processor
• At least 1GB RAM
• At least 1GB of free disk space after Microsoft Windows has been installed
• Display Settings: 1024 x 768 resolution
• Network users only: 1Gbps network with Microsoft Windows networking

One of the following operating systems*

• Microsoft Windows 2008
• Windows Server 2003
• Windows XP Service Pack 3
• Windows Vista
• Windows 7 

* Please make sure that you have the latest Microsoft updates installed.

Minimum hardware

• An IBM-compatible computer with a 1GHz (or equivalent) processor
• 512MB RAM
• 700MB of free disk space after Microsoft Windows has been installed
• Display Settings: 1024 x 768 resolution
• Network users only: 100Mbps network with Microsoft Windows networking

Technical notes:

• Performance will be improved with higher specification computers and networks, and it only possible to install one copy on a single computer.
• Works with Microsoft Office 2002/XP, 2003 and 2007, but is not yet compatible with Microsoft Office 2010.
• Please make sure you have the latest Microsoft updates installed
• This product will not install or run on the Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT4 or Windows 2000 operating systems.
• The latest service packs should be installed for your operating system before installing or upgrading Sage products. 32-bit Operating Systems recommended.
• Whilst there are no browser requirements for Sage Instant Accounts Plus, we recommend Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or above for internet access to Sage Support and important Sage updates for your products.
• Some features in Sage Software require an internet connection.

Apple Mac compatibility

Sage software is not compatible with Apple Macs, unless you are running Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 via Apple's Boot Camp utility.

Product information is advisory only. Specifications and compatibility should be checked with the manufacturer before order. Images are for illustrative purposes only.