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Greetings,
I have a client that has newly installed QB Desktop Premier 2024 on a laptop. No data has been entered into it yet nor has the setup been done yet. We are helping them to migrate their current data from QB Online to this QB Desktop. What I am not sure about is how we as a CPA firm should approach being a User for their QB Desktop program. We will either have access to their computer via remote access, send us accountants copy or let us borrow their laptop for a short time. Since this is their software, I assume we will enter their email address as the Admin contact. But how to manage when the software needs us to do that 2-factor authentication where it texts or emails the Admin? We don't want to have to bother the client with that every time we log in to their system. So would we as the CPA firm have our own separate user name for the software? How does it work? Can this data be accessed any other way (ie. through our own CPA firm's intuit accounts)? I am trying not to overthink this and reinvent the wheel.
Thank you so much!!!
Hey there, @ArtyFacts123.
It's great to see you back in the Community!
Typically accountants use the accountant's copy outlined here: How to use the Accountant's copy.
If this doesn't work for you guys, I recommend speaking with your client's about what they'd like you to do.
I'll be waiting for your response!
Hi there Candace,
Thanks for your reply. On those times where we need to log into their computer (either in person or via remote connection), I'm concerned about having to deal with the Intuit 2-factor authentication where the client gets a text or email that they have to respond to right away. It's just not realistic or desirable (I don't want to bug them every time we need to log into their Quickbooks program). Should we have our own user name in their Quickbooks program? I hope that makes sense. I've just had the experience sometimes where I'm using a client's QB and it will ask me to log into their Intuit account in order to access QB desktop (and sometimes logging into the Intuit account requires the 2-factor fun, so how to avoid this, unless it goes to my own email or cell phone?). I appreciate your time!!!
If you don't have QB Desktop 2024 Pro/Premier/Accountant, you can use the trial version of QB Desktop 2024 Enterprise to restore their backup file and convert it to QBO. You can use the trial version for good if required. You don't need bother to use your client's license or 2FA issues.
Hello there, @ArtyFacts123.
I'll help you access your client's account without a 2-factor authentication needed.
Yes, you can sign-in to the company file with a request to set up the intuit account. This way, you don't have to ask your client for the code which you need every time you log in. Before doing so, ask your client to add you as an External Accountant in their file to log in without Intuit Account prompts.
Here's how:
For future reference, here is an article you can read about with questions about accessing Desktop files with one Intuit account: How to access QuickBooks Desktop files with One Intuit Account. Go to the bottom part for the Frequently Asked Questions.
Let me know if you need further assistance accessing QuickBooks Desktop account. I'm always here to help. Have a great day.
Hi there,
Thank you so much for your reply.
I have one more question (which I am not sure should be in a new thread or not).
My client has yet to officially sign up for their Intuit account. They are Mac users and we are totally PC based. They are used to using QuickBooks Online only and we are having them switch to QuickBooks Desktop Premier on a PC. I know this shouldn't make a difference, but they were told by Intuit on the phone when they bought the QB Desktop version that they needed to create a new Intuit account, separate from the one used for the QB Online software. So the Intuit customer service created a separate Intuit account via phone, but never set up their password. My question is, what the easiest way to tell my client how to set up their new Intuit account password? Something easy peasy. When we were on the phone with Intuit with the client, the whole transaction took an hour at least. I just need this to be a quick 1,2,3 thing. Please advise.
Thank you!!
Warm Greetings, @ArtyFacts123. I'm here to guide you and your client through setting up a new Intuit account password.
Feel free to share these steps with your clients. This can help ensure they clearly understand the process and can accomplish setting up their account and password.
Once they've successfully logged in to their account, they can easily update email address, phone number, and password according to their preference.
Meanwhile, I'll add this article to help you manage your transactions in QuickBooks Desktop: Add and match Bank Feed transactions. This guide will help ensure that your financial records are accurate and up-to-date so you can make informed decisions about your business finances.
You can still come back here for further clarification regarding setting up Intuit account. Feel free to tap the reply button below and enter your response. Wishing you the best!
Thank you so much - I will pass this on to the client. I hope they will find success in setting it up.
I appreciate your time!!
They are Mac users and we are totally PC based. They are used to using QuickBooks Online only and we are having them switch to QuickBooks Desktop Premier on a PC
Your client is using Mac but you asked them to purchase QB Desktop Premier Plus?
Unless they don't mind running QB Desktop Premier Plus on Parallels, you should call your client immediately to clarify this requirement.
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