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Carol128
Level 2

Quickbooks Online

I've just purchased my subscription for Quickbooks Online. Can I leave things for tonight and do the transfer from Desktop to Online tomorrow?

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Best answer June 30, 2023

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Ashleigh1
QuickBooks Team

Quickbooks Online

No Problem at all Carol128 and sorry MMB is MoveMyBooks. 

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FateCandylaneT
QuickBooks Team

Quickbooks Online

Hello there, Carol128. Thanks for choosing QuickBooks Online as your partnered accounting software. I'd be delighted to help you convert your QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) file to QuickBooks Online (QBO).

 

With the recent updates and changes to the availability of the desktop program, you can migrate your data on or before the said discontinuation date, June 30 of this year. Thus, to help you transfer your data, you'll first need to secure a backup copy of your company file. Doing so will help you have a seamless transition into QBO.

 

Once ready, you'll have to update and review your online account information to match your desktop company's details. To do this:

 

  1. Sign in to QuickBooks Online.
  2. Select Account and Settings and check the VAT settings and your company's year start and end date.
  3. If Movemybooks has asked you to clear data from your company file, take these steps to delete the data and start over. This is necessary to prevent problems when you move your desktop data across.

 

Once everything looks good, you can refer to Step 3: Move your desktop file to QuickBooks Online, outlined in this article. It also entails detailed steps on how to check your data once converted and a step-by-step guide to help you get started with QBO.

 

Additionally, I'm sharing these references to be more guided about the migration process and learn how your books will move to the online version:

 

 

If you require additional assistance migrating your file, you're always welcome to leave them in the comments below. We're looking forward to helping you further. Have a good one!

Fiat Lux - ASIA
Level 15

Quickbooks Online

@Carol128 

Make sure to secure backup files and portable files by today. If MMB refuses to convert your data next week, you can buy another 3rd party service to convert your data.

Carol128
Level 2

Quickbooks Online

Thank you.  If I decide not to move online today and stay with my Quickbooks desktop, can I use a MTD Bridging app for my VAT returns?

Fiat Lux - ASIA
Level 15

Quickbooks Online

Which QB Desktop year version do you have?

Carol128
Level 2

Quickbooks Online

2020, including all the updates from then

Fiat Lux - ASIA
Level 15

Quickbooks Online

If you are using the one time license, you should wait until tomorrow. If you can no longer run the program, you have no choice but to convert your data.

Ashleigh1
QuickBooks Team

Quickbooks Online

Hello Carol128, If you cant use MMB to convert today with it being the last day, can you please ring the desktop supportline on  0808 168 9535 so they can look into extending your license until you get it converted. 

Carol128
Level 2

Quickbooks Online

I'm still using it today, it runs out at 1 minute to midnight. I've already paid for my online subscription for 6 months but I'm wanting another month or so on Desktop to get a batch of work finished.

Carol128
Level 2

Quickbooks Online

Ashleigh thank you, what's MMB my brain's not working.

Ashleigh1
QuickBooks Team

Quickbooks Online

No Problem at all Carol128 and sorry MMB is MoveMyBooks. 

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