Each month, we release improvements, new features, and bug fixes. If you also use AccountRight in a web browser, see what's new.
What's new in AccountRight version 2025.4 - released 14 May
Refreshed command centre (online company files only)
A sleek new look
We've modernised the look for online files but kept the same layout – so there's no change to how you work. The order and placement of the buttons is the same, so you'll still find what you need in the same place.
You won't see these changes in offline company files or backups restored locally or in a network.
Get things done faster
Instead of wondering where to look or what needs attention, you'll now see important updates and tasks at the top of each command centre. This lets you take action without spending time clicking through different screens. If you've taken action, use the refresh button to update the numbers.
Instantly access key info and tasks
No more digging through menus to find key reports or complete a common task. The information you need has been brought to the front, just one click away.
Payroll
Helping you stay compliant with self-managed super funds (Australia only)
To pay contributions to a self-managed super fund (SMSF) from AccountRight, your STP reports must have been successfully accepted by the ATO. This confirms your business is verified with the ATO and helps ensure SMSF payments are only made by legitimate, registered employers.
Bug fixes
We fixed an issue that was preventing the File menu from displaying for some users.
Negative amounts can now be used in general journal entries.
If you use online payments in New Zealand, you'll now see the appropriate payment icons in invoices (Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay and Google Pay).
When you email a recurring sale from the To Do List, the email variables now work correctly.
Under the hood
We're always working on things behind the scenes that you might not see (or might not see yet), but lead to new time-saving features, better security, or improved performance. Here's an example:
Trying to fix an employee's pay (in Australia) by tinkering with their pay history causes reporting issues and requires a complex resolution. Not ideal – especially at EOFY. (The right way to adjust pay amounts is through a pay run). So we're adding a button to undo manual pay history changes. This means if you've incorrectly changed an employee's pay history, you'll be able to fix it with one click, without needing tech support.
After each release, we retire an older version
We usually release an AccountRight update around the middle of the month with improvements and fixes.
As updates are released, older versions are decommissioned and no longer work online. If you're using an older version and your file's online, you must update to the latest AccountRight version to keep working.
If you're using AccountRight version 2025.3, you must update by 27 May*.
Shut down AccountRight when you're not using it. If you leave AccountRight open all the time, you may miss out on automatic updates.
* All dates are indicative only and subject to change.
How to get this update
If you use AccountRight PC Edition (version 2021.1 or later) or AccountRight Server Edition (version 2022.4 or later) you'll automatically be updated to the latest release of AccountRight. The next time you log in after that, you'll be prompted to restart AccountRight to complete the update.
If you use AccountRight Server Edition version 2022.3 or earlier you can download the latest version for your server (AccountRight subscription required). Learn more about updating an AccountRight network.
Not sure what edition you're using? If you can see SE in the desktop shortcut description, you're using Server Edition. Otherwise, you're probably using the PC Edition.
If you're updating from an older AccountRight version, like AccountRight Classic (v19), learn how to upgrade.
If you see a message that AccountRight needs updating when you open AccountRight, you need to restart AccountRight to install any pending updates. See Getting the latest version.
Previous releases
To learn about changes to AccountRight in previous releases, see the release history.