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The latest version of the PIA software (Version 7.0) was officially released on 1-July-2001. All of the changes that have been made were in response to requests and suggestions from existing users, highlighting the importance that we place on user feedback. In view of this, one of the new features of the software has been a facility for emailing user feedback directly via an item in the Help Menu. With the program's tighter integration with the internet, it is easier and more efficient than ever to get software support for the product via email and, in the client-oriented Professional version (PIAPro) it is now possible to email reports directly to clients (see www.somersoft.com.au/pia).
Along with numerous cosmetic changes to the software to make it easier to use and understand, a major addition has been the option of simulating a line of credit in all spreadsheet loans. The new version has also been brought up to date on all of the Government's changes to the tax laws in relation to investment property (depreciation, CGT, and GST). Any further changes to the tax laws will be accommodated in free maintenance editions made available from the web site.
PIA Version 7.0 for Windows has been optimised to run on Windows 95, 98, ME, NT and 2000 but is no longer compatible with Windows 3.1. Where possible, PIA Version 7.0 for Macintosh has been updated to include the same features as that of the Windows Version.
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Summary of New Features in Version 7.0
Added options for lines of credit in all loans
Restructured and revised data-entry check list
Wealth builder spreadsheet has been made clearer and easier to use
Model has been made more flexible
Updated for GST, depreciation and capital gains tax
Tighter integration with the internet
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As with previous releases, there are three separate levels of the software - one for Professionals (PIAPro) and two for investors. With the release of Version 7.0, the investors versions have been renamed to make the hierarchy clearer. The former PIA Advanced Personal (PIAAdv) is now simply called PIA Personal (PIAPer) while the Personal Edition of the Professional (PIAFpu) is simply called PIA Personal Professional. If you are unclear as to which version or edition you currently have, you can always check it in the About PIA item under the Help menu of the program. If you are unsure, you can always contact our office as your registered version of PIA will be recorded in our central database. Note that the price for anyone wishing to upgrade from one level to the next is just the difference in price.
Costs (including GST, Postage & Handling)
PIA Personal V 7.0 (PIAper - $140)
To update from PIAAdv (PIA Advanced Personal) V 6.2 or earlier $38
PIA Personal Professional V 7.0 (PIAfpu - $245)
To update from PIAFpu (PIA Professional Personal Edition) V 6.2 or earlier $60
To upgrade from PIAAdv (PIA Advanced Personal) V 6.2 or earlier $105
PIA Professional V 7.0 (PIApro - $495)
To update from PIAPro (Professional) V 6.2 or earlier $80
To upgrade from PIAFpu (PIA Professional Personal Edition) V 6.2 or earlier $250
The updates can be ordered direct from our website (www.somersoft.com.au/prices.htm) using the secure (SSL) server for credit card transactions or simply phone (07 32864368), fax (07 38212005) or mail you order Somerset Financial Services Pty Ltd, P.O. Box 615, Cleveland, 4163).
The latest version of the PIA software (Version 7.0) was officially released on 1-July-2001. All of the changes that have been made were in response to requests and suggestions from existing users, highlighting the importance that we place on user feedback. In view of this, one of the new features of the software has been a facility for emailing user feedback directly via an item in the Help Menu. With the program's tighter integration with the internet, it is easier and more efficient than ever to get software support for the product via email and, in the client-oriented Professional version (PIAPro) it is now possible to email reports directly to clients (see www.somersoft.com.au/pia).
Along with numerous cosmetic changes to the software to make it easier to use and understand, a major addition has been the option of simulating a line of credit in all spreadsheet loans. The new version has also been brought up to date on all of the Government's changes to the tax laws in relation to investment property (depreciation, CGT, and GST). Any further changes to the tax laws will be accommodated in free maintenance editions made available from the web site.
PIA Version 7.0 for Windows has been optimised to run on Windows 95, 98, ME, NT and 2000 but is no longer compatible with Windows 3.1. Where possible, PIA Version 7.0 for Macintosh has been updated to include the same features as that of the Windows Version.
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Summary of New Features in Version 7.0
Added options for lines of credit in all loans
Restructured and revised data-entry check list
Wealth builder spreadsheet has been made clearer and easier to use
Model has been made more flexible
Updated for GST, depreciation and capital gains tax
Tighter integration with the internet
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As with previous releases, there are three separate levels of the software - one for Professionals (PIAPro) and two for investors. With the release of Version 7.0, the investors versions have been renamed to make the hierarchy clearer. The former PIA Advanced Personal (PIAAdv) is now simply called PIA Personal (PIAPer) while the Personal Edition of the Professional (PIAFpu) is simply called PIA Personal Professional. If you are unclear as to which version or edition you currently have, you can always check it in the About PIA item under the Help menu of the program. If you are unsure, you can always contact our office as your registered version of PIA will be recorded in our central database. Note that the price for anyone wishing to upgrade from one level to the next is just the difference in price.
Costs (including GST, Postage & Handling)
PIA Personal V 7.0 (PIAper - $140)
To update from PIAAdv (PIA Advanced Personal) V 6.2 or earlier $38
PIA Personal Professional V 7.0 (PIAfpu - $245)
To update from PIAFpu (PIA Professional Personal Edition) V 6.2 or earlier $60
To upgrade from PIAAdv (PIA Advanced Personal) V 6.2 or earlier $105
PIA Professional V 7.0 (PIApro - $495)
To update from PIAPro (Professional) V 6.2 or earlier $80
To upgrade from PIAFpu (PIA Professional Personal Edition) V 6.2 or earlier $250
The updates can be ordered direct from our website (www.somersoft.com.au/prices.htm) using the secure (SSL) server for credit card transactions or simply phone (07 32864368), fax (07 38212005) or mail you order Somerset Financial Services Pty Ltd, P.O. Box 615, Cleveland, 4163).
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