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StevenR1
March 17, 2022
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QBO Professional

  • March 17, 2022
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I have a client on QuickBooks Pro Desktop in a cloud application for access.  They are considering a move from the Desktop to QBO Professional.

 

I do a number of entries that are pretty intense.  Many times I duplicate the entry and update the numbers or make my adds or deletes.

 

What functionalities do I gain and what functionalities do I lose if we decide to move?

 

Steve

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Fiat Lux - ASIA
Fiat Lux - ASIA
March 17, 2022

Is there any specific reason why your client consider switching to QBO?

LieraMarie_A
LieraMarie_A
March 17, 2022

Hi there, @StevenR1. I'm here to share some insights about how these platforms deliver.

 

QuickBooks Online (QBO) will be the ideal choice for most small businesses. QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) is best for businesses that need advanced inventory tracking, job costing, or reporting tools.

 

QBO is a cloud-based software that you can access anywhere with an internet connection. 

  • Depending on which package you choose, the software includes access to all product and feature updates, automatic data backups, as well as the ability to restore company data from backups.
  • You can automatically download bank transactions and work with your accountant in real-time. 
  • You can download the mobile app for free to manage your account on the go.

 

With QBDT, on the other hand, you have to download the software to your computer and use it on that computer only. 

  • To use it on multiple computers, you have to purchase additional licenses.
  • With its 2022 release, QuickBooks shifted all Desktop offerings to annual subscription-based plans that allow you to download bank transactions and receive product updates. 
  • All Desktop plans include automatic data backup and recovery and mobile receipt management. 
  • For QuickBooks Enterprise, you can pay extra for cloud access to use your account from any device.

 

You can also check out this link for more info: QBO vs QBDT. Additionally, here are some articles that might help for smooth conversion should your client decide to switch to QBO:

 

Keep in touch with me here should you have any additional questions or concerns. I'm always available to help.

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avi balouka
March 5, 2024

hello

i am using quikbooks desktop pro 2020 for 8 entities under the same ilcense  on my c drive desktop 

and i want  to upgrade to desktop 2024 and to use it in cloud since we mooved to the cloud .

what desktop 2024 plan you recomand me to use for the cloud for all 8 entities and for 3-4 user ?

what will be the cost for it ?

how cand i convert my old data to the new ?

thanks

 

avi 

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4Gal
March 5, 2024

@avi balouka 

You ca purchase QB Desktop 2024 Premier Plus for 3 user or 4 users. Then you may have 2 options to access your company files by internet connection.

1. Setup a private cloud. It costs $22.5/user/month. You can still access company files on LAN for free.

2. Host on a cloud provider. It costs $45 for the first user/month + $23/user/month for extra users

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