Thank you for the detailed information, @ivyteachesmusic. Helping you import your transactions to QuickBooks Desktop Pro 2011 is my priority.
You can enter your transactions into the program in various ways. Before doing so, ensure you back up your QuickBooks Desktop company file. This way, you'll have a copy of your data.
We can start with the Excel CSV file. You can log in to your online banking and download transactions as an Excel CSV file. Please take note that this depends on your bank.
After that, you’ll need to download the QuickBooks Import Excel and CSV toolkit. This contains the PDF instructions and guidelines, as well as a few formatting samples.
Since you’ve manually entered your transactions into an excel file, you’ll want to move them to IIF. To do so, you’ll also need to download and install the .IIF importkit.
Here’s how:
- Download the kit.
- Select the Save button to download the IIF_Import_Kit.zip file to your Windows desktop.
- Use WinZip or any compatible file compression utility to extract the contents of the downloaded file. The contents will automatically extract into a sub folder called .IIF Import Kit.
- Open the IIF Import Kit folder to view its contents.
After that, copy your data from the Excel file to the IIF file. Then, import it to QuickBooks. I’ll show you how:
- Go to the File menu and select Utilities.
- Select Import then choose Import IIF.
- Select Import IIF.
- Locate the IIF file, then click Open.
- Tap OK.
I've added these informative links for more details about CSV and IIF files:
For other ways to import and export info in QuickBooks, you can visit this article. It includes the lists and transactions you can import.
To ensure all entries are accounted for correctly and with no duplicates, you can categorize and set rules for them. Then, reconcile them to ensure your books are accurate.
I've also included these resources as your guide when paying taxes:
I'll be around if you still have questions or require additional assistance with moving your transactions. Just drop them in the comment section below, and I'll be happy to answer them for you.
