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LL-TopDog
Level 1

Upgrade to QB online migration

We are in the process of upgrading our Desktop version to On-Line, however we have sent our accounting firm the accountants copy.  Is is recommended to complete the upgrade by migrating the files before this is returned from the accountant or should we wait untilthey have returned it to us?  If it is recommended to wait, can we still log in and set up our company on line?

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Best answer February 15, 2019

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David-212915
QuickBooks Team

Upgrade to QB online migration

Welcome to the Community, @LL-TopDog. I can provide clarification on migrating to QuickBooks Online (QBO).

 

You may wish to consider waiting until your accounting firm sends the file in order to ensure that the changes made will reflect in your QBO company. Additionally, when importing data from QuickBooks Desktop into Online, all the data that's in QBO will be overwritten. While you are able to complete some of the setup, you may want to wait until the import is completed. I'm including an article which contains further insight into this process and contains a step by step guide for importing: Convert QuickBooks Desktop File to QuickBooks Online.

 

In the meantime, you may want to try the QuickBooks Online Sample Company, which is designed for a user to test out features and become better acquainted with the software. None of the information entered will be saved and can be a useful tool for learning. You can find additional information on this at the following link: How to Test Drive QuickBooks Online

 

I want to ensure that you get the most out of QuickBooks Online for your business, so I'm including a link to tutorials: QuickBooks Tutorials.

 

Should you have additional questions about migrating or anything else QuickBooks related, please let me know. Have a good day.

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David-212915
QuickBooks Team

Upgrade to QB online migration

Welcome to the Community, @LL-TopDog. I can provide clarification on migrating to QuickBooks Online (QBO).

 

You may wish to consider waiting until your accounting firm sends the file in order to ensure that the changes made will reflect in your QBO company. Additionally, when importing data from QuickBooks Desktop into Online, all the data that's in QBO will be overwritten. While you are able to complete some of the setup, you may want to wait until the import is completed. I'm including an article which contains further insight into this process and contains a step by step guide for importing: Convert QuickBooks Desktop File to QuickBooks Online.

 

In the meantime, you may want to try the QuickBooks Online Sample Company, which is designed for a user to test out features and become better acquainted with the software. None of the information entered will be saved and can be a useful tool for learning. You can find additional information on this at the following link: How to Test Drive QuickBooks Online

 

I want to ensure that you get the most out of QuickBooks Online for your business, so I'm including a link to tutorials: QuickBooks Tutorials.

 

Should you have additional questions about migrating or anything else QuickBooks related, please let me know. Have a good day.

LL-TopDog
Level 1

Upgrade to QB online migration

Thank you!  This is exactly what I needed.  

David-212915
QuickBooks Team

Upgrade to QB online migration

You're most welcome, @LL-TopDog. I'm glad that you found the information helpful.

 

If I can be of additional assistance with migration or setting up your account, I'm just a few clicks away. Take care. 

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