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Get started with QuickBooks Desktop

by Intuit • Image Alt Text 12
Image Alt Text Updated 7/1/2026 07:54

Learn how to get started with QuickBooks Desktop.

All you have to do to use QuickBooks is create your company file. You can then set up your customers, vendors, items, and financial accounts. Let's dive into what's next.

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