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Converting QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online
Rating: 3.9 out of 5(2 ratings)
6 students

Converting QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online

When you're moving a QuickBooks file from Desktop to Online, following best practices will ensure a smooth transition. I
Last updated 4/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Change management techniques that prepare the company for new procedures
  • The difference between the QuickBooks Online subscription levels
  • Creating a new account
  • Connecting with a bookkeeper for discounts
  • Importing a QuickBooks Desktop file into QuickBooks Online
  • Connecting Bank accounts and credit cards
  • Entering open invoices and bills
  • Entering opening balance history
  • Comparing previous and new reports
  • Adjusting tax liabilities

Course content

1 section • 15 lectures • 1h 42m total length
  • Introduction4:35
  • Planning Ahead6:46
  • Managing the Migration Progress15:11
  • Perform a Needs Assessment11:46
  • Which Version of QBO is Right for You?13:42
  • Converting from QuickBooks Desktop10:15
  • Do a Clean-Up First5:49
  • How to do the Import1:58
  • Verify the Import7:06
  • Starting from Scratch Instead of Migrating3:12
  • Importing Lists1:46
  • Customize (and Complete) your new File8:58
  • Turn on the Modules3:30
  • Implementing 3rd Party Apps2:04
  • Get More Help!5:35

Requirements

  • None

Description

Migrating from QuickBooks Desktop to Online? Let’s Make It Seamless! Moving your financial data can feel intimidating, but with the right guidance, you can avoid costly mistakes and get up and running smoothly. Migrating isn't just about uploading your data—it's about doing it the right way to ensure your books remain accurate and complete. This course walks you step-by-step through the essential techniques for a successful transition, saving you time and frustration.

Learn what converts easily, what doesn't convert at all, and any steps you'll need to take to make the new system work like the old system.

Not only will we talk about the nuts and bolts of the software, but we'll also talk about how to approach change management within the company, from attitude to training.

In this training, you’ll learn how to:


1. Perform a needs assessment that addresses the needs and wishes of all staff including the owner, front office, and workers.
2. Identify the options for creating a new QuickBooks Online subscription so you can choose the plan that best fits your business needs.
3. List the steps to prepare your QuickBooks Desktop file to ensure it’s optimized and ready for a clean transfer.
4. Identify the different methods to perform the migration and determine which approach works best for your situation.
5. List the final steps to complete and verify the migration in QuickBooks Online so your data is organized and accurate.
6. Take advantage of features in QuickBooks Online that weren’t in Desktop so that you can get excited about your new opportunities!


Stop hoping, and start converting with confidence! Join me as I simplify the migration process, giving you the tools to transition successfully and keep your business running smoothly with QuickBooks Online.

Who this course is for:

  • Small business owners migrating from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online
  • Bookkeepers converting their clients to QuickBooks Online