Can I create a forecast using the desktop version of QuickBooks ? I can't find the option in the budgeting section, or anywhere else ?

Hello, @Accurate Books.

Yes, the budget feature are available with QuickBooks Desktop Premier, Accountant, Enterprise and Pro. You can set up a budget per fiscal year from scratch, or based on a previous year's data.

Here's how to set-up a budget:

1. Go to Company, then click Planning & Budgeting.
2. Select Set-up Budget.
3. Choose to Create New Budget.
4. Specify the budget year, then pick between Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet.
5. (For Profit and Loss Budget) Specify additional criteria of either Customer: Job or Class (if class tracking is on).
6. Select whether you want to: Create budget from scratch or Create budget from the previous year's actual data.
7. Hit Finish.

Here's an article for more detailed steps and information about budgetting and forecasting in QuickBooks Desktop: Create a budget or forecast in QuickBooks Desktop.

Just in case, you may find this resource page for future reference in case you want to learn more accessing all your forecast reports in QuickBooks Desktop.

I wish you and your business continued success. Please let me know if you have any other questions