Farmer Question

[Paddy Walker]

I made a similar decision about ten years ago and migated from 
Quickbooks for almost identical reasons. I do my own books to trial 
balance where an accountant presents them for taxation.

I did it for a similar reason and dispensed with Microsoft. HMRC.'s Paye 
Tools have a Linux version which works faultlessly. I am VAT. registered 
and reclaiming presents no problems either. I use OpenOffice Calc & Base 
for ration calculations, irrigation need and my arable database. I do 
still use an ancient version of Microsofr in a Virtual Box to run 
InterHerd, I am in my late seventies and I don't think you have anything 
to fear from migrating.

I think there is a learning curve but negotiating it will teach you a 
lot about good accountancy practice !

Paddy