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Brent86
Level 1

Can I save an accountant copy in a previos version of quick books

 
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Carneil_C
QuickBooks Team

Can I save an accountant copy in a previos version of quick books

Yes, you can, Brent86. I'll walk you through the process on saving an Accountant's copy in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT).

 

To get started, you'll need to set up QuickBooks. If you are using QDBT, ensure to turn off any Advanced Inventory features you're currently using. You can turn them back on as soon as you have the copy. Then, proceed to creating an Accountant's copy. You can save the file on a USB or online hosting service, or use the Accountant's Copy File Transfer Service to send the file through the web.

 

Here's how:

 

  1. Go to the File menu and hover over Send Company File.
  2. Hover over Accountant's Copy then over Client Activities.
  3. Click Save File. Then, Next.
  4. Select Accountant's Copy. Then, Next.
  5. Enter the dividing data. Then, hit Next.

 

This copy has a .qbx extension at the end of its filename. You can also easily share this file with your accountant by putting it on a USB, attaching it to an email, or sharing it through a cloud service.

 

Check out how to create an Accountant's Copy for more insights on how to create and share an Accountant’s Copy.

 

Keep in touch if you have additional concerns about accounting tasks in QuickBooks. We're always available 24/7 to address your questions, Brent86.

SIAB
Level 7

Can I save an accountant copy in a previos version of quick books

@Brent86 

Do you need to open a *.qba file on your Desktop (non Accountant edition)?

Brent86
Level 1

Can I save an accountant copy in a previos version of quick books

No my accountant has QB 2023 and we have QB 2024 and i was inquiring if we could save the file in an older version so the accountant can open it.

Brent86
Level 1

Can I save an accountant copy in a previos version of quick books

Thanks

But I need to save the accountants copy in an older version. We have QB 2024 and our accountant has QB 2023. So they cannot open the copy we created. 

Some software allows you to save as then pick an older version to save the file. 

SIAB
Level 7

Can I save an accountant copy in a previos version of quick books

Ask your accountant to install their QB Desktop 2024 Accountant. Why didn't they do that?

Brent86
Level 1

Can I save an accountant copy in a previos version of quick books

I think they use the online version for most clients and did not want to upgrade

SIAB
Level 7

Can I save an accountant copy in a previos version of quick books

If they say they are using Desktop 2023 Accountant, they are entitled to run Desktop 2024 Accountant for free as long as their subscription is active. Unless they have another intention to serve you.

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