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1/3/2023

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Top Small Business Accounting Software for 2023

 
What is the best accounting software for small businesses? There isn’t one.  
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Like anything else, your needs will determine which software is going to be best for your business. 
Top Small Business Accounting Software for 2023
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So, in that regard, there is not one single best software out there that every small business should use. However, there likely is the best bookkeeping/accounting software for you to use. 

To determine which software is going to be the best fit, let’s take a look at some of today’s most widely used accounting platforms.

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6/3/2022

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Moving from QuickBooks Online to QuickBooks Desktop – What You Need to Know

 
Moving to QuickBooks Desktop
While many experts have been quite vocal about the benefits of moving to a cloud-based accounting platform like QuickBooks Online there are far fewer resources available for companies that are looking to make the switch in the other direction.

Of course, businesses with outdated locally hosted accounting platforms can reap the benefits of migrating to a regularly updated accounting software with anywhere, anytime access. But what often gets overlooked is the scenario that some growing companies face when their needs begin to outpace the functionality QuickBooks Online (QB Online) offers. 


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3/28/2022

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QuickBooks Online vs QuickBooks Desktop – Which is Right for Your Business?

 
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​Several years ago, we published a resource for business owners to help them understand the difference between QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online. This resource tackled one of the biggest questions we were getting at the time (and still get frequently today!): “Which QuickBooks do I need?” In all this time it has remained one of our most popular articles, even though some of the information related to functionality and cost has now become outdated.

So, we have put together a new resource for you to provide more current information about these two bookkeeping software options. Additionally, we are including some information about the newest QuickBooks offering – QuickBooks Live. Our hope is that this new resource will provide the information you need to make the best choice for your business or organization.
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If you’re ready to find out more about QuickBooks, let’s get started! 


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6/2/2021

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Where Should Your Accounting Team Use Automation?

 
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Automation improves ROI, enables scalability, increases collaboration, and develops organizational resiliency. And if that was not enough of a reason to go down the path of exploring your automation options, these days technology is cheaper, more robust, and easier to use than ever before. As a result, it is more ubiquitous across all industries, especially in technical professions like finance and accounting.
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CPA and technologist, Aaron Benson explains, “I think that technology has finally infiltrated every aspect of what we do within the profession, and to be competitive and to move forward, you have to use technology.” In his interview at the 2019 AICPA ENGAGE Conference he further goes on to explain, “Most people use like 20–30% of the software they [could] use and leave everything else on the table.”


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1/18/2021

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What is Cloud Accounting & Do You Need It?

 
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Cloud accounting is accounting software that allows you to keep the books online for your business. Financial data is encrypted and then hosted on a remote server instead of in-house for greater accessibility.
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With cloud accounting software (sometimes referred to as “online accounting software” or “web-based accounting software”) data is saved to the cloud and accessed by users on demand. In a nutshell,

Users subscribe to an online accounting software solution and move their books to the cloud. From then on, they can access their accounts from any web browser, or from an app on their phone. Most users connect the software to their business bank account, so that banking transactions flow automatically from the bank to the books. This saves them from a lot of data entry.
Some accounting software companies, like QuickBooks, have both desktop and online versions, while other companies offer only cloud-based options. The QuickBooks cloud-based software, QuickBooks Online, remains one of the most widely used accounting platforms year after year. However, companies like Xero, Zoho, Wave, FreshBooks, GoDaddy, 17hats have been growing in popularity recently. 
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While widespread accessibility is the primary reason companies choose to use cloud accounting software, there are many benefits to consider when determining whether cloud accounting is right for you. 

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12/21/2020

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Will Technology Replace Your Accountant?

 
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As business technology continues to get more sophisticated, business owners may wonder if an accounting software can simplify their staffing needs while still providing high-quality bookkeeping and financial reporting. Accounting software companies would have you believe that managing your books is as simple as generating customer invoices, adding receipts for your expenses, and linking your bank accounts. And while software can certainly streamline these day-to-day operational activities, the question still remains, are these types of platforms a true substitute for your in-house or outsourced accountant role?

So, can you replace your accountant with some shiny sleek software?


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11/23/2020

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Do You Need QuickBooks if you Sell on Amazon?

 
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Do Amazon sellers need QuickBooks? Yes!

QuickBooks gives you a look at your company’s overall financial health regardless of where you sell, making it a crucial tool for running a business of any size. Fortunately for Amazon sellers, QuickBooks has an easy integration with Amazon to import order information.

What can QuickBooks Online do for Amazon sellers exactly? 


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6/24/2020

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Are Your Accounting Functions Ready to “Go Digital” Yet?

 
​2020 has been dubbed “the year of digital” by numerous outlets, including Forbes, which has declared, “The convergence of advanced tech that ushered in the era of digital business continues to develop at accelerated rates. By 2030, this tech evolution will have reshaped every product we use today.” 
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3/15/2020

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What Is QuickBooks Payroll Missing?

 
What Is QuickBooks Payroll Missing?
Intuit Payroll is a great add-on to QuickBooks, allowing small businesses to access many of the same features of more expensive payroll providers. However, much like QuickBooks itself, Payroll is a not a set-it-and-forget-it software that will automatically handle every detail for business owners and managers. Like any other payroll system, QuickBooks Payroll requires a certain amount of knowledge to get it set it up correctly and perform required upkeep.  

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3/1/2020

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Do I Need a Bookkeeper if I Have QuickBooks?

 
Do I Need a Bookkeeper if I Have QuickBooks
QuickBooks is an excellent bookkeeping platform for small businesses. However, it is just that – a tool to keep track of finances. The benefit that a business derives from QuickBooks is contingent upon what is put in and how much expertise is available to use the tool correctly. QuickBooks will not manage a business’s finances any more than a hammer will build a house without a carpenter there to swinging it. 

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