AccountEdge System Requirements

Updated: 26 July 2022

	AccountEdge Pro	AccountEdge NE
Operating System	macOS 12.0, 12.1, 12.2 Monterey macOS Monterey 12.3 or later requires AccountEdge Pro Build 25.1.10E or later macOS 11.x Big Sur macOS 10.15.x Catalina macOS 10.14.x Mojave macOS 10.13.x High Sierra Common questions about AccountEdge Pro	macOS 12.0, 12.1, 12.2 Monterey macOS Monterey 12.3 or later requires AccountEdge NE Build 25.1.10E or later macOS 11.x Big Sur macOS 10.15.x Catalina macOS 10.14.x Mojave macOS 10.13.x High Sierra Common questions about AccountEdge NE
Hardware	Intel or Apple M1 & M2 processor 4GB RAM or more 2GB available hard disk space for application installation	Intel or Apple M1 & M2 processor 4GB RAM or more 2GB available hard disk space for application installation Note that UNIX-formatted hard drives are not supported
OfficeLink (Optional)	Microsoft Office 2011, 2016, or 2019 for Mac * MS Office 2011 is not supported on macOS 10.14 Mojave or later	Microsoft Office 2011, 2016, or 2019 for Mac * MS Office 2011 is not supported on macOS 10.14 Mojave or later
Internet	Internet access required for registration, accessing program updates, payroll updates and online help	Internet access required for registration, accessing program updates, payroll updates and online help
Network		Wired 100 BaseT or faster Ethernet network WiFi connections are not supported with AccountEdge NE For more information about network requirements please view the AccountEdge Network Edition Implementation Guide
For better performance	Apple M1 or M2 processor with 8GB RAM or more SSD (Solid State Drive) macOS 11.x Big Sur or later	Apple M1 or M2 processor with 8GB RAM or more for host computer Wired 1000 BaseT/Gigabit Ethernet Network SSD (Solid State Drive) on host computer macOS 11.x Big Sur or later

How do I find my Mac's specifications?

To check if your computer(s) meet AccountEdge's system requirements, click the Apple button at the top left corner of your screen and select About This Mac, example shown below:

macOS Monterey

What are my computer's upgrade options?

You should consult Apple or your IT administrator about your options for upgrading your computer's macOS.

Before performing any macOS upgrade, you should ensure the compatibility of all your business critical software and hardware, and ensure you have an external backup of your AccountEdge company data.

System Requirements for Legacy Versions of AccountEdge

Note:

AccountEdge Pro replaced AccountEdge and AccountEdge Plus from November 2021.

AccountEdge NE replaced AccountEdge Plus NE from November 2021.

AccountEdge Pro products introduced support for macOS 10.15 Catalina and later, and Apple M1 processors.

A list of the System Requirements for legacy versions of AccountEdge and AccountEdge Plus products can be found below:

AccountEdge & AccountEdge Plus versions 2010 to 2021

AccountEdge Plus NE (Network Edition) versions 2010 to 2021

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