Microsoft Corp. today announced the availability of Microsoft� Office Accounting Express 2007, financial management software designed for early startups and home-based businesses that currently use pen and calculator or spreadsheets to run their operations. Office Accounting Express 2007 consists of desktop software available as a free download and seven integrated online services.*

�If you run a newly formed business, are an eBay� seller, or still do your books in spreadsheets like Excel� or on paper, you should download and use Office Accounting Express 2007,� said Rajat Taneja, general manager of Microsoft Small Business Applications and Services. �The familiar look and feel of the Microsoft Office interface will help small-business owners more easily navigate their everyday financial tasks.�

The Office Accounting Express 2007 software will be available for free while third-party integrated premium online services are available for additional fees. Together, the software and services will enable businesses to harness the power of the Internet to sell products online, send invoices and receive payments electronically, process payroll, run credit reports, work with their accountant, and more � all from within their accounting application.