by Amanda O'Brien | Accounting News, News, QuickBooks
When choosing whether to invest in a desktop or online QuickBooks product, we would suggest you evaluate three differences in the products.
1. Accessibility
If you want the option to access your QuickBooks file from anywhere with internet connection, you will want QuickBooks Online (QBO). If you prefer to have your file on one laptop or computer in your office, you may want the desktop product.
- If you use an Apple computer, you will want QBO since Intuit has discontinued the Mac product. If you are on a PC, you may want to use a desktop product.
- If you need more than five users in the file at one time, you may want QuickBooks Online. If you need less than five users in the file at one time, you may prefer the desktop product.
- If you want your accountant to have the ability to access your file to make changes or consult at any time throughout the year, you may prefer QBO. If you only need to get your accountant a file quarterly or annually, you may prefer the desktop product.
2. Appearance
The interface and processes of the two products are significantly different. They can both perform the same tasks, but the process of performing those tasks requires different procedures. Learning new processes can be a little difficult, so we suggest you stick with the product with which you are more comfortable.
3. Payment for Product
Last, there is a difference in the way you pay for your QuickBooks product. To purchase the QuickBooks desktop product is a one-time fee. We do suggest that every three years you upgrade your product because Intuit regularly sunsets old products. QBO is a monthly subscription that is continually updated and supported by Intuit.
Overall, both QuickBooks products are great to use. If you need help selecting which product better suits your needs, we would be happy to assist you in making the decision.
by Pete McAllister | Accounting News, IRS, QuickBooks, Tax, Uncategorized
By Eric Zeman InformationWeek
July 25, 2011 05:20 PM
Intuit on Monday launched QuickBooks Mobile for Android smartphones. This new mobile software allows small and midsize businesses to more effectively control and manage their invoicing processes.
With QuickBooks installed on their Android smartphone, business owners can perform a wide range of actions right from their device without the need to find a PC. QuickBooks Mobile for Android can be used to create estimates, manage invoices, and view customer details. Further, the application syncs in the background with QuickBooks, which gives mobile professionals the most up-to-date information no matter where they happen to be.
Intuit says that QuickBooks Mobile was designed with SMBs in mind, as they often need as much flexibility as possible when it comes to performing work functions out of the office. With QuickBooks Mobile for Android, SMBs can stay connected to their business with quick access to customer and sales information, save time by checking customer balances and creating estimates on-the-go, and be more productive by invoicing at the job site without having to go back to the office.
“The majority of small and medium-sized business owners feel that staying connected through wireless devices is critical to the success of their business,” said Dan Wernikoff, vice president and general manager, in a statement. “As the demand for mobile access continues to accelerate, we’re working to give customers the solutions they need most so they can save time and make money wherever their business takes them.”
QuickBooks Mobile for Android is available for free to current QuickBooks Online subscribers. It also is available via subscription to QuickBooks Pro and Premier 2011 customers. QuickBooks Mobile is already available to Apple’s iPhone.
QuickBooks isn’t the first piece of software that Intuit has offered to the Android platform. In June, Intuit Financial Services introduced a mobile banking application that makes it easier for Android smartphone users to manage finances from their mobile devices. The application, which is targeted at consumers, lets users view account balances and transaction history, transfer funds, pay bills, and locate nearby ATMs and bank branches.
Intuit’s GoPayment, available to both the iPhone and Android platforms, allows SMBs to accept credit card payments anywhere, anytime. With it, Intuit offers a free card reader. Intuit charges a small fee per swipe, but there are no set-up or monthly fees, and no contracts.
One last SMB tool available for smartphones from Intuit is Online PayRoll. This application allows employers to pay employees with direct deposit or check, preview paychecks before approving, and view employee information and last payroll run report from their iPhone. Intuit hasn’t said if Online PayRoll will be made available to the Android platform.
With Monday’s release of QuickBooks Mobile, Intuit now has a whole suite of applications available to the SMB on Google’s Android platform.
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by Jean Miller | Accounting News, Uncategorized
PHISHING EMAIL ALERT
You may have received an official looking email from Intuit saying that you will not be able to access your Intuit QuickBooks account with the Intuit Security Tool after April 10th.
DO NOT CLICK THE LINK IN THIS EMAIL.
This is not a legitimate email campaign from Intuit.
If you clicked this link or if you feel you may have been compromised in any way, please call our offices and we will help you.
by Jean Miller | Accounting News, Uncategorized
Just received this note from Intuit:
A commercial power failure has disrupted some of our online services. We are operating on back-up power and are working to restore services. We’ll provide an update on this issue at 12:30 p.m. Pacific time.
