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How to run and customize reports in QuickBooks Desktop

by Intuit • Image Alt Text 2
Image Alt Text Updated 8/4/2026 01:14

One of the most powerful things you can do in QuickBooks Desktop is run reports to see how your business is performing. Let’s go over how to run two of the most common reports: the Balance Sheet and the Profit and Loss. Then we’ll show you how you can customize your reports using different filters and ranges so you only see what you need to make the best decisions possible for your business.

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