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2024As QuickBooks Desktop users, you’ve likely heard the news.
QuickBooks Desktop 2021 is being discontinued on June 1, 2024, and the last day users can use 2021 QuickBooks Desktop with no feature impacts is May 31st. The following products are affected:
Customers using these accounting products will lose access to QuickBooks Desktop Payroll, Desktop Payments (merchant services), live technical support, Intuit Data Protect, Online Banking, critical security updates, and more.
Intuit will no longer offer new subscriptions to QuickBooks Pro & Premier after July 31st, 2024, and will continue phasing out these products to move all customers to QuickBooks Enterprise or QuickBooks Online.
While QuickBooks Desktop is not being phased out immediately, the sunsetting process has already begun, and they eventually want to move customers entirely to QuickBooks Online.
There are two options for retailers using QuickBooks Desktop Pro and Premier currently.
QuickBooks Online is a cloud-based accounting solution that has improved significantly over the years. It now matches QuickBooks Desktop’s feature set, making the transition straightforward.
By using a point of sale software with QuickBooks Online integration, you can bring the most time savings and streamlined operations.
QuickBooks Enterprise is tailored for larger-scale operations such as manufacturers, wholesalers, and construction companies. It offers the same functionality as QuickBooks Desktop Pro and Premier but with more complex features like payroll, advanced pricing, and inventory tracking.
Integrating QuickBooks Accounting with your POS system is like having a well-oiled machine run your retail business. Here’s why it’s so important:
| Benefits of POS with QuickBooks Integration | What does it mean for your business |
|---|---|
| Faster Checkouts | Streamlined POS systems can speed up checkout times, keeping your customers happy. |
| Better Inventory Management | Real-time inventory data helps you avoid overstocking or understocking, improving cash flow. |
| Enhanced Reporting | Accurate and up-to-date financial data allows you to generate insightful reports to track your business performance. |
| Simplified Year-End Processes | With everything integrated, year-end reconciliations and tax preparation become a breeze. |
Celerant offers robust retail software solutions that seamlessly integrate with QuickBooks. Retailers can efficiently sync their QuickBooks files with Celerant’s POS and retail management system.
We have 2 easy options for QuickBooks Desktop users when thinking about making a transition:
In a couple of easy steps, your journal entries and bills can be QuickBooks Online directly from Celerant’s Cumulus Retail or Stratus Enterprise. This offers numerous benefits:
QuickBooks Enterprise is intended for larger businesses. By leveraging Celerant’s Stratus Enterprise, you get advanced features such as:
Start your transition now to stay ahead of the game. By integrating QuickBooks with Celerant’s retail software, you unlock a new level of productivity and accuracy, helping your business thrive in a competitive market.
Reach out to your Celerant Account Rep to discuss upgrading your QuickBooks Desktop integration to your new QuickBooks Online integration. We are here to help you with the process!
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