Mac App store apps use a different user ID so I can't install updates The OSX Mavericks machine that I use for work has Keynote, Pages, and Numbers installed under the company's Apple ID. (It was purchased in December 2012, pre-Mavericks. It was recently wiped and replaced with an image that I'm guessing already had iWork installed.)

Every day the App store bugs me about installing updates. When I try to do so, I'm prompted for the password, which I don't have. And it won't let me sign in under my personal Apple ID.



Is there a way for the helpdesk to transfer these apps to my personal account? Or any other way for me to get the updates aside from opening a helpdesk ticket and waiting patiently?
You have to re-buy it with your own account. I don't think there is any way to transfer purchases.