How do I transfer Quickbooks 2016 for Mac on old Mac Book Pro to a new 2023 Mac Book Pro laptop?

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Let me guide you on what steps you must undertake to accomplish this, lanikita.

When using QuickBooks Mac Plus 2023, there is a specific minimum system requirement so it works on the 2023 MacBook Pro. Check the specifications below:
 

• An operating system of at least Mac OS X v12.0 (Monterey).
• iOS 12.0 or later for iPhone-related features.
• Supports either Intel or Apple CPU hardware.
• Internet connection required.

To start transferring files, ensure to create a backup copy of your current QuickBooks 2016 company file. Then, open your QuickBooks from your PC and create a MAC.qbb file. This is a copy of the QuickBooks Desktop company file that you can restore in QuickBooks for Mac. 

After that, if you can still open your QuickBooks on your PC, update QuickBooks to its latest release. Then search QuickBooks on your computer and Run as Administrator. Next, follow the steps outlined below:

1. Go to the File menu, then select Utilities. Select Copy Company File for QuickBooks Mac, then follow the onscreen instructions. QuickBooks will create a MAC.qbb (backup) file.
2. A message that says "It looks like ‘QuickBooks for Windows’ might be a better fit for your company," Make sure to check what data isn’t converted from Windows. then select Yes.
3. Go to the folder where you want to save the file. Make sure you don't use special characters in the file name.
4. Move the file to your Mac by using any storage device such as a USB flash drive, etc.

Once done, restore the backup copy on your Mac. To do so, I've outlined the steps in numbers:

1. If you haven't downloaded QuickBooks, visit our website page to install it: Downloads & Updates.
2. Make sure to update QuickBooks Desktop for Mac to the latest release.
3. Close and reopen QuickBooks. Then, copy the backup to the Documents folder on your Mac.
4. Go to the File menu. Then, select Open Company.
5. Select the MAC.qbb file, then select Open.
6. Click OK to restore the file
7. Enter a name for the restored file. Then, Save.

You can also download our 30-day trial to restore the backup copy of your QuickBooks file (2016) if you can't open the backup copy from your new computer: Download a trial of QuickBooks Desktop.

After you've successfully converted your data to your new computer, learn what features help you automate and streamline your daily accounting tasks. I've added this article for reference: What's New in QuickBooks Mac Plus 2023.

Reach out to us anytime if you have any further questions about transferring your data to your new 2023 Mac Book Pro. We're always here to assist you.