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Abacus Practice Management in 5 Minutes (A new User? 12 things you want to know NOW!)
Starting Abacus Practice Management? You need to know this information!   We make practice management easy!
Accounting in Bite Sized Pieces (11 Things You Need to Know NOW About Abacus Accounting)
If you're new to Abacus Accounting you need to know these 11 "how to's."
Setting Up Your Calendar
This short video tutorial will help you get started using your calendar.


Frequently Asked Questions
2013 v. 22 - Getting Started Guide
This documentation is provided for licensed users of AbacusLaw only. 
2013 v. 22 - Update Guide
This documentation is provided for licensed users of AbacusLaw only.
2013 v. 22 - Installation and Setup Guide
This documentation is provided for licensed users of AbacusLaw only.
Pre-installation Checklist - Read this First!
Please read this checklist before attempting to install Abacus. 
Using AbacusLaw on a Mac
Yes, AbacusLaw can run on your Mac. 
Network Set Up Sample Diagram - Three Workstations
Click on the link to see a sample diagram of a three workstation network. 
Abacus - Hardware requirements
Listed here are the minimum AbacusLaw hardware requirements.    
2013 v. 22 - Classic Reference Guide
This documentation is provided for licensed users of AbacusLaw only.
2013 v. 22 - Gold Reference Guide
This documentation is provided for licensed users of AbacusLaw only.
Migrating to a New Server
 Problem: “I bought a new server and want to move Abacus to that, what do I do?”  
Firewalls and Abacus
Abacus and its Advantage Database, Fortress, can be mistakenly identified as an intrusion threat by many firewall and anti-virus programs. If not addressed properly, this may cause the installation to fail or Abacus may not start or run properly.
Migrating to a New Server with Abacus v. 19 - (2010), v. 20 - (2011), v. 21 (2012)
If you are migrating v. 19 (2010) or later to a new server follow the directions detailed here.  
Easy to Understand Technical Details on Using Mobile Devices with Abacus
Technical details concerning basic mobile device synchronization and set up with Abacus.  Covers:  Blackberry, Windows Mobile, Palm, iPhone and CompanionLink.
iPhone sync with Abacus 2010 or newer!
Follow these steps to set up a sync between Abacus and your iPhone.
Be Smart with Smartphones
Be an informed shopper when looking for a new toy . . .I mean business smartphone!
Things to Know: Accounts Payable
Answers to questions common to this section.
Things to Know: General Ledger
Answers to common questions about this section.
Things to Know: Trust Accounting
Answers to qeustiosn related to this section.
Things to Know: Payroll
Answers to questions common to this section.
Things to Know: Time and Billing
Answers to questions related to this section.
Entering Beginning Balances in Abacus Accounting
There are 3 different types of beginning balances that you would enter into the program: Client, Firm, and Trust. This document will show you how to enter all three in and get your program up and running to begin using the Accounting program.
Correcting Basic Accounting Errors
Note: these steps are for payments to the operating account only. Note II: do NOT post a positive and negative payment together. Note III: the fixes will cause multiple entries for you to clear when reconciling.
Correcting a Registration Error
Our licensing registration process requires that there is an internet connection to the Abacus registration server and that the license is only activated on one machine (the server).  If you are receiving a message that references any type of registration problem, please try the following steps to resolve. Call with FONcall™ [phone] Connecting Connected Call failed bug?