QuickBooks Online: The Next Generation of Accounting Software

QuickBooks Online offers a fast and easy setup, organizing all your financial information in one place. It simplifies accounting tasks, providing the information you need in an accessible format. Transitioning from desktop versions (Pro, Premier, Enterprise, or Desktop for Mac) is seamless. With QuickBooks Online, you have 24/7 access from anywhere, including mobile devices. It’s more flexible and easier to use, enabling you to manage business finances, pay employees, track expenses, sales, and income, and create custom invoices with your company logo in minutes.

QuickBooks for Self-Employed

Ideal for sole proprietors, LLCs, partnerships, nonprofits, independent contractors, and freelancers, this version differentiates between business and personal expenses by automatically categorizing them. You can see total income, expenses, and profit quickly, set aside money for quarterly taxes, and export your Schedule C to TurboTax for easy online tax payment. The mobile app allows you to track business and personal income and expenses on the go.

QuickBooks Online for Small Business

For new users, QuickBooks Online for Small Business offers a user-friendly interface similar to the desktop software. Choose from four plans:

• QuickBooks Simple Start: For general business and nonprofits.
• QuickBooks Essentials: For retail and e-commerce businesses.
• QuickBooks Plus: For professional and field services.
• QuickBooks Advanced: For 5+ users, with a dedicated customer success manager and QuickBooks training.

Key Advantages:

• Mobile credit card processing.
• Automatic payment reconciliation and data backup.
• Sync data from bank accounts automatically.
• Pay Now feature for instant online payments.
• 1-click reports like Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet.
• Capture receipt photos and attach them to expenses.
• Separate business and personal expenses with a single click.
• Send and track simple invoices.
• Maximize deductions with Schedule C categorization.
• Calculate quarterly estimated taxes automatically.
• Secure, bank-grade encryption.

New Features:

• Track projects and inventory.
• Manage 1099 contractors and bills.
• Support for multiple users.
• Track time and miles.

QuickBooks Desktop for Mac 2019

QuickBooks for Mac is designed for Mac users, enabling you to organize finances with accounting software tailored for Mac computers. It syncs data across your Mac, smartphone, tablet, and the web. Manage sales, expenses, estimates, customers, and collaborate with your accountant effortlessly. Features include faster launch times, better performance, and easy data import from QuickBooks for Mac files.

Key Advantages:

• Professional-looking invoices with credit card or bank transfer payment options.
• Print directly on envelopes.
• Resize columns on invoices, payments, sales receipts, and other forms.
• QuickView and other Mac-specific features.
• Multiple windows and keyboard shortcuts for efficiency.
• Anytime, anywhere access from your Mac and mobile devices.

New Features:

• Compatibility with macOS 10.14 (Mojave) for enhanced security.
• Access QuickBooks files from multiple Mac computers synced to iCloud.
• "Past Due" stamp on invoices.
• Reconciliation Discrepancy Report.
• Import sales data from Square.

QuickBooks Pro 2019

QuickBooks Pro offers advanced tools for small businesses to manage finances effectively. Features include job costing, time tracking, automated customer and vendor data sharing, and easy budget creation.

Key Advantages:

• Gain insights with detailed reports and easy export to Excel.
• Manage expenses by entering and paying bills, and downloading bank transactions.
• Track income easily with Income Tracker.
• Enhanced email with multiple attachments and customizable templates.
• Improved bank feeds for viewing and categorizing transactions.
• Customizable report schedules.
• Personalized autocomplete for faster searches.

New Features:

• Move QuickBooks and company files to a new computer.
• Improved Data File Optimization.
• Enhanced accessibility for visually impaired users.
• Better IIF imports with issue reports.
• Easier upgrades and credit transfers.
• Invoice status tracking.
• Check to Bill Pay feature.
• Inventory report filters.
• Track employee sick and vacation time.

QuickBooks Premier 2019

QuickBooks Premier offers advanced tools and features for business growth, including 24/7 support, automatic data backups, and industry-specific editions. It includes all QuickBooks Pro features and adds a sophisticated analysis tool to measure financial performance against industry averages.

Key Advantages:

• Income Tracker for managing income-producing transactions.
• Inventory Center for easy inventory management.
• Powerful email capabilities with multiple attachments and customizable templates.
• Automatically generated reports.
• Smart search for quick results.

New Features:

• Move QuickBooks and company files to a new computer.
• Improved Data File Optimization.
• Enhanced accessibility for visually impaired users.
• Better IIF imports with issue reports.
• Easier upgrades and credit transfers.
• Invoice status tracking.
• Check to Bill Pay feature.
• Inventory report filters.
• Track employee sick and vacation time.

QuickBooks Enterprise 19.0

QuickBooks Enterprise offers a cloud accounting solution for growing businesses, providing access to critical business data from anywhere. It includes all QuickBooks Premier features and industry-specific features for contractors, manufacturing & wholesale, nonprofits, and retail.

Key Advantages:

• Accurate inventory tracking across multiple locations with barcode scanning.
• Data permissions to control access.
• Enhanced production and collaboration capabilities.
• Secure data access and updates.
• Cost-effective with no IT startup costs or long-term commitments.

New Features:

• Manage Payroll Permissions.
• Enhanced Pick, Pack, and Ship feature.
• Cycle Count for real-time inventory tracking.

Whether you need a robust desktop solution or the flexibility of cloud accounting, QuickBooks offers a variety of options to meet your business needs.