Switching from QuickBooks Online from QuickBooks Desktop
QuickBooks Desktop
With QuickBooks Desktop being discontinued in the UK, many businesses are facing the important decision of switching from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online. This transition offers numerous benefits, including cloud-based access, automatic updates, and streamlined bookkeeping features. However, it is essential to understand the differences between the two platforms to ensure a smooth migration and continued efficient management of your accounts. Moore South can guide you through the process and help identify the best solution tailored to your business needs.
QuickBooks announced last year that QuickBooks Desktop will be discontinued in the UK. The discontinuation will mean that there will not be a 2022 edition and they will be ending their full support for the product on 31 January 2023. The product is being discontinued as it is not capable of being readily updated by QuickBooks for MTD changes, the evolving open banking data standards and changing VAT reporting following Brexit.
This means that from midnight on 31 January 2023, you will not be able to access QuickBooks Desktop (including to make postings) or to access your data and you will need to find an alternative solution prior to this date.
The next steps
Users that wish to continue with QuickBooks products will be able to migrate onto QuickBooks Online. The Online version is an all-in-one accounting software that allows you to automate your bookkeeping, track your sales tax and payroll tax and saves you time when managing your accounts. However, it is worth noting that not all the features available in the Desktop version are available in the Online version and may need to consider alternative solutions.
How Moore South can help
Moore South are certified pro-advisers with QuickBooks and ready to assist you with every step of switching from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online. Whether you want expert guidance or prefer handling the migration yourself using resources like the QuickBooks Hub, we provide the support you need. If QuickBooks Online isn’t the best fit, we can help identify alternative solutions tailored to your business. Contact your local Moore South adviser today to plan a smooth and successful transition.