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QuickBooks vs Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets and Google Sheets

Searching for a more efficient alternative to Microsoft Excel spreadsheets for your accounting? QuickBooks offers a powerful solution with features that automate and simplify your financial management. Compare QuickBooks vs Excel to see how QuickBooks can improve your accounting processes, reduce manual errors, and integrate seamlessly with local Singaporean financial systems. Make the switch today for a better, more reliable accounting experience.

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Why Small Businesses in Singapore Love QuickBooks

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Save time with automated accounting

75% of customers say QuickBooks saves them more time than their previous method.1

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Join over 7 million customers worldwide

80% of customers would recommend QuickBooks to a friend or colleague.2

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Take control of your business finances

78% of customers say QuickBooks helps them simplify their business finances.3

QuickBooks vs Spreadsheets: Accounting Software Features

Comparing QuickBooks vs spreadsheets, it's clear that QuickBooks offers a superior set of features designed to automate and streamline your accounting tasks. Unlike traditional spreadsheets, QuickBooks provides tools that handle everything from tracking income and expenses to managing GST compliance in Singapore. With QuickBooks, you can save time and reduce the risk of human error, allowing you to focus on growing your business rather than getting caught up in manual data entry.

Features and Functions Quickbooks4 Spreadsheets5
Track income and auto-sort expenses
GST and VAT Tracking
Create and send custom invoices and quotes
Progress invoicing
Schedule recurring invoices
Schedule late payment reminders
Accept bills and payments
Receipt capture
Bank feed integration
Categorize expenses from bank feeds
Track project profitability
Accounting reports
Manage budgets
Inventory management
App integrations
Free mobile app
Multi-device compatibility
Multi-language support
Multi-currency support
Invite your accountant
Password protected logins
User access permissions
Automatic data backup Limited
Always-on activity log
Audit trail
Chatbot
Email Support
Phone Support
Live Chat Support
Training and Certification Limited
Free Courses and Events
Large Network of Certified Bookkeepers and Accountants
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Limited- Not offered by all spreadsheet software providers; or limited features / functionality available.

Run your business seamlessly when you switch to QuickBooks Online from spreadsheets

71% of customers say QuickBooks helps them run their business more successfully compared to their earlier methods.6

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What QuickBooks Can Do For Your Small Business

QuickBooks features are tailored to the unique needs of small businesses in Singapore. From automating GST compliance to tracking income and expenses, QuickBooks streamlines your accounting tasks, saving you time and reducing errors. With real-time financial insights and seamless integration with local banks, QuickBooks empowers you to focus on growing your business instead of managing spreadsheets.

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QuickBooks Mobile App vs Spreadsheets

Unlike spreadsheets, the QuickBooks mobile app is included with any QuickBooks subscription, offering seamless accounting from your pocket. With the app, you can:

  • Send and track invoices
  • Capture receipts
  • Accept payments
  • Categorise expenses by customer or project
  • Import contacts and suppliers directly from your phone
  • View reports on a mobile dashboard
  • Track project progress

This convenience means you can manage your accounting tasks directly from your mobile device, avoiding the hassle of switching between devices and platforms.

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Run your Business from your Fingertips with QuickBooks

With QuickBooks, managing your business in Singapore becomes simpler and more efficient. The mobile app allows you to handle key accounting tasks anytime, anywhere.

"I've found QuickBooks incredibly useful while on the go in Singapore. It's amazing to manage my finances directly from my phone, without needing to be tied to my desk. The app is intuitive and saves me a lot of time."

- Alex Tan, Singapore

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Migrating from Microsoft Excel to QuickBooks is Easy

Moving to QuickBooks Online from spreadsheets like Microsoft Excel or platforms like Xero, Sage, or Wave is easy. You can import your data using CSV files in just a few simple steps, making the move to QuickBooks simple.

Build the Right Accounting Software Plan for your Small Business

 

Join 7 million customers globally 
using QuickBooks

Join 7 million customers globally 
using QuickBooks

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"Before QuickBooks I dreaded the accounting side of my business. Now I can get everything done in minutes and spend time doing what I love."
Ash Read, Full time self-employed

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