A software system designed by OWL Software.

About Basic Bookkeeping

Basic Bookkeeping is designed for small business owners and not accountants. This product is intuitive and makes bookkeeping quick, easy, and affordable. This product is perfect for small businesses including sole proprietors, partnerships and S-corporations.

Basic Bookkeeping allows you to customize your data entry by using data folders. Each folder can store income and expense data for a business, division within a business, or an individual. Basic Bookkeeping is linked to OWL Simple Business Invoicing and Inventory (SBII) management program which provides complete tracking of sales, customers, receivables and inventory.

Versions and Features

  • Basic Bookkeeping (BBK) Ver 7.2.1 for Windows XP through Windows 10 is a very easy-to-use accounting system that is specifically designed for small and home based businesses. This single entry accounting system is very straightforward and avoids financial jargon so you don’t need to be an accountant to understand and use the program.
  • Bookkeeping for REALTORS Ver 2.1.1 for Windows XP through Windows 10 is a new version of the best selling Basic Bookkeeping that has been designed in consultation with REALTORS for REALTORS.
  • Simple Business Accounting 4.1.1 for Windows XP through Windows 10. Simple Business Accounting (SBA) is an easy-to-use accounting system designed specifically for use by individuals, small businesses, homeowners associations and other organizations that need a simple system to budget and track income and expenses.
  • Simple Business Invoicing & Inventory Ver 3.3.2 for Windows XP through Windows 10 is a complete sales management system that includes: invoicing, credit card processing, inventory management, automated billing, mailing list management, and sales tracking. Invoices and bills can be printed on plain paper or your own letterhead.
  • GST/VAT Accounting Ver 1.0.2 for Windows 95 through XP. GST / VAT Accounting (GVA) is an easy-to-use accounting system designed specifically, for use by small and home based businesses that need to track collection and payment of Goods and Services Taxes (GST) or Value Added Taxes (VAT). This is a specialized version of the top rated Simple Business Accounting software.
  • GST/VAT Invoicing Ver 1.0.2 for Windows 95 through XP is a complete sales management system that includes: invoicing, inventory management, automated billing, mailing list management, and sales tracking. This specialized version of the Simple Business Invoicing and Inventory is designed to meet the tracking and reporting requirements of jurisdictions that charge a Goods and Services Tax (GST) or Value Added Tax (VAT).
Starting Price
$49 (perpetual license)

Product Overview

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User Reviews of Basic Bookkeeping

★★★★★
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Submitted on November 18th, 2023 by Anonymous

I have had great experiences with the program, used it for 10 plus years. But I don’t know how to back up the files, getting them back or anything beyond the basics.

The Good…

Simplicity, easy to use. I have used this program for 10 plus years. I dont want a complex system. An error code came up and with 95% of my year end work done, I had a serious OMG moment. Sent a help message and in less than 2 hours on a SATURDAY NIGHT a gentlemen replied back and I was back up and running. Highly recommend.

The Bad…

Maybe hint buttons to help explain some of the features in the programs. How to back up the files, How to retreive those files, etc.

★★★★★
★★★★★
Submitted on August 29th, 2021 by Anonymous

I am a sole proprietor and have used owl basic bookkeeping software for many years. Its a single entry system that makes posting to an expense or income account a breeze. It keeps track of mileage, how a payment is made, invoice numbers and memos. Profit & loss and account info is also easy to access. I print out my ledger at the end of the year for my tax parperer and never had a problem . I’m so glad for this bookkeeping software.

The Good…

The program is easy to understand, especially for a beginner new to bookkeeping. I’ve never had a problem understanding it.

The Bad…

Nothing