As an extension to Microsoft Office, Microsoft has recently released a free version of Accounting, which is called Accounting Express, described as an essential tool for managing your business finances.

• You only need to enter data once so you can save time managing everyday financial tasks.
  
• All of your customer and financial information is stored in one place so that you have a complete view of your business.
  
• You also have the tools you need to sell online through eBay and get paid faster.
  
• More information and download at http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=bec4b496-c629-4d40-a5d0-9d65fd7574ec&DisplayLang=en
  

Note that although Microsoft Office Accounting Express is free, there are a number of additional features in the Professional version; more details on this at http://www.msofficeaccounting.co.uk/ .