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Peter3605
January 31, 2022
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Quickbooks Desktop replacement

  • January 31, 2022
  • 2 replies
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Hi

 

Does anyone know what Intuit mean when they say they are discontinuing Desktop, are they removing the whole package or just stopping support?

 

In previous years I continued to use versions of Quickbooks desktop without support and had no problems in keeping it up to date with help from our accountant when regulations changed.

 

If the whole package is disappearing does anyone know of a straight replacement for desktop as the online version is rubbish by comparison and does not have the functionality I need.

 

Maybe they will sell it to a third party?

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Ashleigh1
Level 14
January 31, 2022

Hello Peter3605, 

 

Welcome to the Community page, 

 

So to answer your first question Quickbooks desktop is being discontinued as in the whole package is being removed and will not be supported at all, you will not be able to use it come end of January 2023. 

 

So you will not be able to use Quickbooks desktop at all as there will be no access to it come end of January 2023. So you will need to export your data out of it and save it to your pc and move to either Quickbooks online or a different software account.  

 

There will be no third party selling it either im afraid 

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Mark of Somerset
March 3, 2022

Why couldn't users continue to use the software after January 2023.  The program and database are held locally.  Granted, there will be no support.  Unless there is a time bomb written into the software?

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jamespaul
Level 8
March 3, 2022

Hello, Mark. 

 

I'd like to shed light on the details regarding QuickBooks Desktop's discontinuation after January 2023. 

 

We want to ensure our programs are compliant with the continuous and regular tax and accounting changes in the UK.

 

We also want to ensure that you're using a product that can be supported with the regular updates. So, we're discontinuing the Desktop version and decided to onboard QuickBooks Online. 

 

As what Ashleigh1 mentioned, the whole package will be removed so you won't be able to use it. 

 

In addition, I would also suggest keeping your company file just in case you want to convert to QuickBooks Online. 

 

More details can be found here: 

 

 

Our Discontinuation hub article can also help you decide on what options you have regarding the switch: QuickBooks Desktop discontinuation support hub.

 

If you opt to continue using QuickBooks Desktop, do you need help customising your reports to see the data you need? Check out this article for a guide: Customise reports in QuickBooks Desktop.

 

If you have any other concerns regarding QuickBooks Online or the Desktop version, I'll gladly hear you out. 

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Fiat Lux - ASIA
Level 14
February 1, 2022

@Peter3605 

If you don't need to comply with MTD regulation and you are still using QBD 2020 or older versions, consider to purchase a one time license for QBD UK 2019 or 2020. Otherwise, you can migrate your data to QBD 2021 US version with the one time license.

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