Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the multi-user mode in QuickBooks Pro allows multiple users to collaborate on the same company file at the same time. All users must be networked and must each have their own QuickBooks license. The standard QuickBooks Pro license lets you install the product on up to 3 computers. It also has a multi-company feature. Note that one license is required for each user. A server does not count as a user if no one will be accessing the QuickBooks on the server itself.
Although QuickBooks Pro is used primarily by small business owners, it can be used to help manage household finances as well. You can use QuickBooks Pro to track your personal income and expenses and manage and monitor cash flow. It can also help in creating a workable budget. QuickBooks Pro integrates with many banks and you can easily download bank information to your QuickBooks profile and have all your financial reporting in one place
Yes, but QuickBooks Pro doesn't include a payroll feature. Enhanced Payroll can be added for an additional cost of about $30 per month. Enhanced Payroll works with or without QuickBooks. Please note that you'll need Internet access so Enhanced Payroll can automatically download the latest payroll tax rates. You also have the option to use Intuit Full Service or Assisted Payroll as well. Both these options function much like Enhanced Payroll but have the added feature of having Intuit file your taxes on your behalf. If you choose to buy Enhanced Payroll in QuickBooks, you will also need to have QuickBooks Pro or Premier 2013 or newer. If you choose to buy Online Enhanced Payroll, QuickBooks is not required. If you would like to learn more about the Payroll options for QuickBooks, call us at 866-949-7267 and we can walk you through the product differences and pricing.
No, you can only open QuickBooks Enterprise file with QuickBooks Enterprise. If you are a QuickBooks Enterprise user and need to open file from QuickBooks Pro or Premier, you will need a third party to convert your file.
Yes, QuickBooks Pro and Premier files are compatible to one another. Any file created in Premier can be opened in Pro and vice versa.
No, you cannot open a QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions file using a non-Enterprise Solutions product
Unfortunately, you can't install QuickBooks Desktop on iOS/Android tablet. So, if you want to access QuickBooks from one of these tablets, then you would need to login remotely, have QB desktop hosted or switch to QB Online. However, there are some ways to be able to run QuickBooks Pro on a mobile device. First option would be to use a windows based tablet like a Surface. Second, would be having the software hosted in the cloud. This way you would be able to have full access of your QuickBooks data anytime anywhere with your laptop or tablet through an internet connection.
Credit card processing is a feature of QuickBooks Payment which is available in QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop. You need to have minimum QuickBooks 2014 or later for the desktop version to run payment processing. If you are using Linux based computer, please note that a Linux computer can only be used as a database server to store shared company data files.
Yes, QuickBooks Time Elite includes GPS location tracking to monitor where employees are clocking in and out.
Yes, QuickBooks Time offers a variety of reporting options for tracking employee time and attendance, including timesheets, payroll reports, and labor cost analysis.