Open Source Accounting Software and OpenCourseWare Rankings

Looking for open source accounting software or websites that offer free accounting software education? Here are rankings to help you find both. Schools offering Accounting degrees can also be found in these popular choices.

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Open Source Accounting Software Rankings

#1 OSAS

OSAS is award-winning accounting software for Windows, UNIX, Linux and Mac users. The software was designed for small businesses, but may be customized to work for almost anyone. Primary features include reporting and budgeting tools, general ledger accounting and cost accounting capabilities.

#2 GnuCash.org

GnuCash is freely licensed financial accounting software for small businesses and individuals. The easy to download software works with BSD, Solaris, GNU/Linux, Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows. Features include graphing and reporting capabilities, double-entry accounting, stock and mutual fund tracking, expense tracking, invoice generation and other common financial tools.

#3 Grisbi

Grisbi is a basic personal accounting application for Windows and GNU/Linux users. The software allows you to manage multiple currencies, accounts and expenditures and comes with a free manual to guide you through the application.

#4 Quasar Accounting

Quasar is business accounting software that works with Linux or Windows. It's very similar to QuickBooks and its useful features, such as easy data entry, import and export capabilities, a graphical user interface and the ability to manage multiple currencies and accounts.

#5 KMyMoney

Designed for Linux users, KMyMoney is free personal financial management software using double entry accounting principles. KMyMoney is easy to use; it works a lot like MS Money and Quicken. Special features allow you to categorize expenses, import and export data and work with different accounts.

OpenCourseWare Rankings

#1 About Financial Software

The About.com Financial Software site includes hundreds of articles, courses, and tutorials to help you better understand and operate the different types of accounting software packages that you can find on today's market. The site also offers a newsletter, a blog and a community forum with additional resources.

#2 Intuit

Intuit, the makers of Quicken and QuickBooks, offers several resources for accountants and individuals who are new to Quicken or QuickBooks accounting software. The tutorials provide an introduction to the software systems, as well as tips on working with different applications. The webcasts provide a wide range of information and details on how to better use QuickBooks software.

#3 Microsoft

Microsoft offers a number of courses, tutorials, and informational documentation to help users navigate Microsoft finance and accounting software. The site also includes community forums, demos and templates to supplement the free education.

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