Can I access old Microsoft Office files on a Mac?

Am considering getting rid of my old PC and just using my Mac only, with Microsoft Office for Mac. Woud i be able to access my old MS Office files from my PC on my Mac or not?
Many thanks

To be clear:
Microsoft Office for Mac 2011 (2008 as well) don't include Access since Microsoft has never ported it to Mac OSX.
In this thread Re: microsft access database for mac? are some hints as to work with Access databases in Mac OSX.
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You can reinstall MS using your install disk(s) and the original registration key(s).
As for your threat, you might want to read the Software License Agreement as well as the Hardware warranty. They are available here:
http://www.apple.com/legal/sla/
Here is an excerpt from the SLA:
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I will check back so I can find out what to do should this happen again.
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