When Microsoft first stepped into the small-business accounting ring, it took a beating at the hands of nimbler competitors. But three years ago, the software heavyweight put on the gloves again. By ...

Microsoft Corp. announced that its new accounting software for small businesses will hit retail shelves priced at $179 for a standalone copy, but ship with a $30 mail-in rebate. Processing Content ...

In its latest attempt to become a player in the accounting software space, Microsoft had released a free stripped-down version of its software -- targeting small businesses that are late adopters and ...

While QuickBooks and Peachtree are powerful and mature products, Microsoft Office Accounting Professional 2007 (MOAP) is strong enough to make small business bookkeeping a three-way race. In addition ...

When it comes to small business software, what’s in a name? Microsoft apparently decided there’s no sense being too literal. Today, the Redmond, Wash.-based company announced the availability of a ...

Microsoft wants to “spur the imagination and spirit of entrepreneurism that drives small businesses,” while spurring free downloads of its Office Accounting Express 2007. The Microsoft “Ultimate ...

Starting November 16, Microsoft is ending distribution and sales of its Microsoft Office Accounting product. Company officials began notifying customers of the decision on October 30. All Microsoft ...

REDMOND, Wash. — Oct. 29, 2006 — Microsoft Corp. today announced the availability of Microsoft® Office Accounting Express 2007, financial management software designed for early startups and home-based ...

Microsoft said that it will introduce its Small Business Accounting software at the mid-sized business summit it is holding in Redmond, Wash. on September 7. Company representatives said that Chairman ...

Under a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the software giant neither admitted to nor denied wrongdoing. No fine was imposed. The SEC alleged that Microsoft's accounting practices ...

(CBS/AP) REDMOND, Wash. - Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) is absorbing a $6.2 billion charge to reflect its inability to produce more revenue from an online ad service that it bought nearly five years ago. The ...

This isn't the first time Microsoft has given a good product away. But in my recollection, this is the first time Microsoft has donated one that's worth so much to small businesses. Office Accounting ...