AccountEdge System Requirements

Updated:  15 March 2021

 

Important information about AccountEdge and macOS Catalina, Big Sur and M1 processors

 

    AccountEdge 2019,  2020  & 2021

    AccountEdge Plus 2019,  2020  &  2021

    AccountEdge Plus Network Edition

2019,  2020  &  2021
Operating System

    macOS 10.11 (El Capitan) to 10.14 (Mojave) only

    Note: AccountEdge will not operate with macOS 10.15 Catalina

    or 11.0 Big Sur.

    For more information click here.

    macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) to 10.14 (Mojave) only

    Note: AccountEdge will not operate with macOS 10.15 Catalina

    or 11.0 Big Sur.

    For more information click here.
Hardware
  • Intel based Mac with 2GB RAM or more
  • 250MB available hard disk space for program installation
  • Minimum of 35MB available hard disk space for each company file created
  • 1152x720 screen resolution
  • Intel based Mac with 4GB RAM or more
  • 250Mb available hard disk space for program installation
  • Minimum of 35MB available hard disk space for each company file created
  • 1152x720 screen resolution
  • 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)
  • Microsoft Office 2011, 2016, or 2019 for Mac
  • (MS Office 2011 is not supported on macOS 10.14 Mojave)
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  
For Better Performance  
  • Intel Dual Core i5 or faster with 8GB RAM for host computer
  • Wired 1000 BaseT/Gigabit Ethernet Network
  • SSD (Solid State Drive) on host computer
  • macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) to macOS 10.14 (Mojave)

 

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: 

AE System Requirements

I use macOS 10.10 Yosemite or earlier, what are my computer's upgrade options?

You should consult Apple or your IT administrator about your options for upgrading your computer(s) to macOS 10.11 - 10.14.

Before performing any macOS upgrade, you should ensure the compatibility of all your business critical software and hardware.

 

System Requirements for Earlier Versions of AccountEdge

A list of the System Requirements for older versions of AccountEdge products can be found below:

 

AccountEdge & AccountEdge Plus               versions 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010

AccountEdge Plus NE (Network Edition)      versions 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010