Forbes Accounts

Forbes Accounts, in its latest version 1.5, offers a robust and easy-to-navigate final accounts production system tailored for accountants looking to streamline their work. Developed by Forbes Computer Systems, this 5 MB software effectively integrates with other Forbes products such as Time Recording, Payroll, Company Secretarial, and Tax. The program belongs to the Business category, specifically under Finances. The versatility of Forbes Accounts, paired with comprehensive features, makes it a valuable tool for creating statutory accounts with minimal effort.

Key features of Forbes Accounts 1.5 include its ability to produce final accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies. The program's XBRL-enabled system ensures compliance from the start, and its various data entry options, including data schedules and Excel imports, offer great flexibility. Users will benefit from fully drillable working papers that provide direct access to schedules, enabling thorough scrutiny of financial details. The format-based system allows for global changes to be applied easily using a straightforward formatter, ensuring consistency throughout the documents. Additionally, adjustment journals are automatically cascaded through the financial statements, while pages and notes are inserted automatically, saving a significant amount of time.

Import capabilities from bookkeeping packages and Excel, along with support for unlimited clients, further enhance the program's usability. The software's ease of use stands out, producing comprehensive statutory accounts in just minutes.

For those who wish to explore or transition to this software, the download is available and users can take advantage of the free trial to determine if it meets their needs.

Pros:

• Powerful integration with other Forbes products
• Extensive import options from various sources
• Easy to use for quick production of statutory accounts

Cons:

• Limited to financial accounts; does not offer features for other business areas
• The program file size, while small, may still require optimization for better performance on older systems

You may want to check out more software, such as Call Accounting Mate, Account Chef or Absolute Accounts, which might be similar to Forbes Accounts.