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Import QuickBooks Desktop data into QuickBooks Online Accountant

by Intuit • Image Alt Text 9 •
Image Alt Text Updated 8/28/2026 04:01

Learn how to get your accounting data from QuickBooks Desktop.

Need to move accounting data from your QuickBooks Desktop company file to Intuit Accountant Suite? No problem. Here's how to export data from QuickBooks Desktop and import it into Intuit Accountant Suite so you have everything in one place.

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Step 1: Get your data ready and export

Important: If you reimport data more than once, it will overwrite any existing data.

You'll start and end the process in Intuit Accountant Suite:

  1. Sign in to Intuit Accountant Suite.

  2. Go to Settings ⚙ and select Import desktop data.

  3. Select the Windows or Mac tab.

  4. Follow the onscreen instructions.

If you need detailed instructions, here's a deeper dive into exporting data from QuickBooks Desktop.

Step 2: Review the imported data

  1. Sign in to Intuit Accountant Suite.

  2. Go to Settings ⚙ and select Import desktop data.

  3. Select the Windows or Mac tab.

  4. Follow the onscreen instructions.

After the export, all of your data should be in Intuit Accountant Suite. Go to the different menus in the Your Books section and check everything.

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