There are now 2 versions of Free Accounting Software. A desktop version and a cloud version.

Desktop Software Download now

Easy to use accounting software for micro businesses.

Simple worksheets for Sales, Purchases, Payroll.
Single Touch Payroll compliant.
BAS lodgement.

Please refer to the installation instructions, click here.

This is for businesses that need to keep good accounting records for BAS lodgements and payroll with Single Touch Payroll (STP) but just want to do it in the quickest and easiest way possible.

This software is designed for micro businesses with lower number of employees and lower transactions volumes. Although there is no set limits.

This is the third major version of Free Accounting Software so it's called FAS 3 Desktop.

Cloud Accounting Software

The desktop software can also access hosted/cloud business files. Therefore the recommendation is to install the desktop software and when you create your business choose the hosted cloud option.

Please refer to the installation instructions, click here.

Cloud - stores data on our secure servers
Multi user, multi business
Electronic lodgements direct to the ATO, including BAS, STP, TFN and more
Payroll - Single Touch Payroll (STP)
Automatic payroll award calculations
Customised invoices and accounts receivable
Inventory with automatic FIFO calculations
Financial reporting
Advanced account reconciliations

Hosted business files can also be accessed at www.basoff.com.au.

The old Free Accounting Software

This version of our cloud accounting software has been relaunched as BAS Off.

Some of our qualifications and associations

Free Accounting Software is a Chartered Accounting Australia and New Zealand practice.

As a Chartered Accounting practice we are a competent and experienced team of professionals.

We are specialists in supporting micro businesses, assisting with bookkeeping and BAS lodgements, tidying up ledgers and providing practical accounting advice when you need it.

The Commonwealth, the States and Territories and their agencies do not endorse or accept any liability for this product. You must satisfy yourself that this product is suitable for your requirements.

SBR is the business to government electronic lodgement channel. Whilst many businesses are only now just moving to SBR, we've been lodging using SBR since 2011.

Free Accounting Software can lodge:

Single touch payroll (STP)
Business Activity Statement (BAS)
PAYG Payment Summary and TFN
Tax Returns
and more

Free Accounting Software is a registered tax agent. Our taxation services are designed to provide you with the support and advice that you need.

Our taxation services include advice and support throughout the year not just tax return preparation at year end.

Video - Free Accounting Software - Desktop - Payroll

Features

Free Accounting Software is very advanced software. Just because it's free doesn't mean it lacks features. Features include:

Accounts Receivable
Accounts Payable
General Ledger
Payroll
Easy to Use
Customisable PDF Documents
Multi User
Online Access From Anywhere

Plus electronic lodgement of many commonly lodged documents using SBR including:

Activity Statements (BAS)
TFN Declarations
PAYG Payment Summaries
Taxable Payments Annual Report (TPAR)
Company Tax Returns
Partnership Tax Returns
Trust Tax Returns
SMSF Tax Returns

Easy to Use

Free Accounting Software is easy to use. There is no training necessary. Simply join and start using it! If you get stuck please watch the video tutorials, and have a go at fixing it. If your still stuck please email support@freeaccountingsoftware.com.au or call us on 02 8999 1531 we are happy to help although please understand that we have limited time available.