Switching made easy
It's simple to move from Xero, MYOB and Reckon to QuickBooks Online.
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It's never been easier to switch to QuickBooks with our moving partners, Dataswitcher and MMC Convert.
They will take care of your conversion from start to finish, keeping you informed along the way.
"Very efficient accounting process"
"I switched from MYOB to Quickbooks due to the relentless price rises from MYOB with little functional benefit.
The change has been a good one - not only in cost savings but also because my accounting processes are much more efficient and less time consuming than in MYOB."
Edmund B. | Sydney, NSW | ProductReviews | 18 Sept 23
How to move to QuickBooks Online
Before you move your data you’ll need to choose the right QuickBooks plan for your business.
Moving from your old accounting software is free when you sign up on a QuickBooks Essentials or Plus plan.
Before we begin your move with MMC Convert, you’ll need to give your current books a quick tidy.
Take a look at our Moving to QuickBooks checklist to make sure your books are ready to move.
When you’ve completed the preparation checklist and your file is ready to go, upload it to MMC Convert so they can get started.
Remember, while we bring your data over you won’t be able to use your existing software or new QuickBooks Online file.
You’ll receive a notification when your move has been completed by MMC Convert. This is the time to review your data.
Feel confident that all the data in your new QuickBooks account is good to go by using our post-move checklist.
After you’ve reviewed the data in your new QuickBooks file you can approve your move.
Then, it’s time to get stuck in and enjoy running your business with QuickBooks. Book a free session with one of our experts to Get Started, or explore our Learn & Support hub.
Here’s what gets moved
Move all the info you need to get up and running with QuickBooks Online.
Basic conversionKeep it simple and only move the basics. Great for businesses who want a fresh start. |
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Opening balances
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Customers and suppliers
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Chart of Accounts
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Open invoices and credits
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Open payments and credits
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Product/Service info
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Year-to-date transactions
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Please contact our team 1800 618 521 |
Frequently asked questions
MMC Convert is an experienced global data migration service. We have partnered with the experts to ensure your move runs smoothly and securely.
You can move data from:
- MYOB Account Right and Account Right Live (.myo and .myox)
- MYOB Essentials
- Xero
- Reckon Accounts and Hosted (.qbb and .qbw)
- Quickbooks Desktop 2014 or later (.qbb and .qbw)
Data conversions are available for QuickBooks Essentials and Plus versions. If you’re using QuickBooks Simple Start, you will need to upgrade to Essentials or Plus so MMC Convert can be invited into the file to complete the conversion.
Moving your data can take up to 5 business days. While you’re waiting, you will not be able to access your QuickBooks Online account, and any changes made to your old books will not be carried over in the move.
Yes, as long as you are on an Essentials or Plus plan. However, your QuickBooks Online account will have to be cleared to make room for your old books. That means any data in the file will need to be erased.
Once your data has been moved to your QuickBooks Online account, it will be automatically deleted from the MMC Convert servers within 14 days.
We use MMC to upload your data, and it’s protected using industry-standard SSL encryption.
It’s free! There is no cost to move your old data to QuickBooks Online. Intuit will cover the cost, saving you $399.
In addition to the Basic inclusions, the year-to-date conversion includes:
- Bank Transactions
- Credit Card Transactions
- All Invoices and Adjustment Notes Detailed
- All Bills and Adjustment Notes Detailed
- All Manual Journals
- Jobs and Categories can be brought as Classes
If you want to move year-to-date transactions, please call 1800 618 521 for more details
Before you move your data you’ll need to choose the right QuickBooks plan for your business.
Moving from your old accounting software is free when you sign up on any QuickBooks Simple Start, Essentials, Plus or Advanced plans. Your data can also be moved within your free thirty-day trial so you can get up and running as soon as possible.
Before we begin your move with Dataswitcher, you’ll need to give your current books a quick tidy.
Take a look at our Moving to QuickBooks checklist to make sure your books are ready to move.
When you’ve completed the preparation checklist and your file is ready to go, it’s time to get started with the Dataswitcher wizard.
You'll get a notification from Dataswitcher when your migration is complete.
Now your migration is complete it is time for you to review your data. Follow the steps in our post-move checklist to confirm the data in your new QuickBooks Online file is correct.
We're here to help you get the most out of QuickBooks. Book a complimentary one-on-one session with an expert or explore our online self-paced learning to get started now.
Here’s what gets moved
Here’s an overview of what data can be moved to QuickBooks. See a detailed list here.
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Opening balances | |
Invoices and credits (AR) | |
Expenses and credits (AP) | |
Bank account transactions including incoming and outgoing transactions and transfers | |
Matched payments (AR and AP) | |
Chart of Accounts | |
Customer Lists | |
Supplier List | |
You can convert up to 2 fiscal years of this data to QuickBooks at no charge.
Enter the email address you use to log into QuickBooks.
Then, you’ll be taken to Dataswitcher to start your move.
Frequently asked questions
Dataswitcher is the world’s leading data conversion platform to move data from one accounting software to another. Intuit QuickBooks partners with Dataswitcher to ensure we’re able to transfer data swiftly and accurately.
QuickBooks and Dataswitcher currently support users moving their software from Xero.
MYOB and Reckon Hosted users will be able to use Dataswitcher to move their data to QuickBooks in the near future. Until then, other options are available.
With Dataswitcher you can move your data from Xero to any QuickBooks Online Simple Start, Essentials, Plus or Advanced plans. You may move your data if you are on a free thirty-day trial or a full subscription.
You can expect your data to be moved within 72 hours of providing your details to Dataswitcher through the Dataswitcher wizard, although it is often much faster than that.
Yes, however, your QuickBooks Online account needs to be empty before you can move data across. View the pre-moving checklist to find out more.
Dataswitcher and Intuit will only access your data to convert it to QuickBooks Online format. Once your data has been moved to your QuickBooks Online account and you have let us know you are satisfied with the move, your data will be permanently deleted from Dataswitcher within 24 hours.
Your data will be protected in the following ways:
- As long as you use the online form to upload your data, it will be protected using industry standard SSL
- You data is governed by Intuit’s Data Stewardship Principles
QuickBooks is pleased to provide free data migration services for up to two fiscal year’s worth of data. This data includes:
- Opening balances
- Invoices and credits (AR)
- Expenses and credits (AP)
- Bank account transactions
- Spend money
- Receive Money
- Transfers
- Matched payments (AR and AP)
Dataswitcher also provides options to convert the following data with an additional fee that will be quoted prior to the conversion:
- Additional years of fiscal data
- Inventory items
- Tracking categories and options
- Company information
See here for a detailed list of the data you can and can’t bring over to QuickBooks using Dataswitcher.
Yes, if you are migrating onto a QuickBooks Plus or Advanced plan you can bring your Classes, Locations and Inventory data at an additional cost.
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- 50% off for 3 months: For new subscribers, enjoy a 50% off price subscription on QuickBooks Online Simple Start, QuickBooks Online Essentials or QuickBooks Online Plus for the first 3 months of your subscription (Offer). The discount will applied from the date of your enrolment and will continue for 3 months. From month 4, you will be charged the then current monthly retail price for your subscription. See current prices here. QuickBooks Payroll and QuickBooks Time prices are not eligible for any discount and will be invoiced separately according to your usage on a monthly basis during your subscription. Intuit reserves the right to request information to verify the eligibility of a purchaser of the Offer. Acceptance of such verification information is at the reasonable discretion of Intuit, which may revoke the Offer and impose a monthly cost for the subscription at the then current retail prices, at any time if it considers the purchaser is ineligible for the Offer.
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