Hi Shari - I'm in the same boat as you! Even though I've just started I know I should probably start the habit of using proper bookeeping software etc now, rather than panic and have too much data entry at tax time. I would suggest contacting your accountant (if you have one) and asking them what they prefer you to use. If it's going to be a case that they spend more time on your return because they have to input all of your figures into their system, it will cost you more in the long run. If you can just put it on a disc and hand it to them, their work is half done. I agree with Rebecka that Quickbooks is a good one and over here MYOB seems to be popular too (judging by the number of courses I see for it!) Does anyone know of any free bookeeping software that may be handy to start out with?? I've got a copy of Idiot's Guide to Accounting but no software!

Cheers,
Marie