Introduction
QuickBooks is well-known accounting software that has been around for many years. It’s used by small businesses of all sizes because it’s very easy to use, but it also has many other features that make it more than just an accounting tool.
QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks Online is a cloud-based accounting software solution for small businesses. The software is available online, or you can download it to your computer. It includes all the features of QuickBooks Desktop Pro 2022 and a few extras that are not available in desktop versions of the program.
The biggest difference between QuickBooks Online and other cloud accounting solutions is that its interface is designed specifically for people who don’t have much experience with spreadsheets or databases (like myself). It may be confusing at first if you’re used to using spreadsheets on your own personal computer with Word or Excel; however, once I got used to using this new method of working with data from my business’ books I really liked how easy it was!
QuickBooks Online PayrollCore
QuickBooks Online PayrollCore is a payroll, time and attendance tracking, employee self-service and benefits software that helps you manage your employees. It helps you to track employee hours from the time they start working on the job till their last day of service. The program also allows you to take care of all kinds of tax deductions that are required for your business including Social Security tax, Medicare tax and more.
QuickBooks Online Advanced
QuickBooks Online Advanced is the best choice for small business owners who want to track inventory and manage multiple locations. It allows you to pay bills and track customer payments, create invoices and track billable time, track sales tax, payroll and more. It’s ideal for companies that need an accounting software solution that works seamlessly across all platforms—including PCs, tablets and smartphones—and offers a large number of tools for managing financials in one place.
The price tag on QuickBooks Online Advanced will depend on whether or not they offer it through their own portal or as part of a third-party service like Freshbooks (more on this later).
QuickBooks Self-Employed
QuickBooks Self-Employed is a cloud-based accounting software that allows you to do your taxes, manage your finances and run your business from anywhere. It provides the tools necessary for small businesses of any size:
- Mobile app – The mobile app allows you to access all of the essential features of QuickBooks Self-Employed on the go. You can download it onto your smartphone or tablet so that no matter where you are in the world or what kind of internet connection is available, this app will work perfectly well with its various functions such as payroll processing and expense tracking (an essential element in any self-employed person’s life).
- Online payment processing – Once someone has signed up with their personal identification number (PIN), they will be able to use this feature within seconds by accessing their account online through an easy process called “signing up”. Once signed up, users can pay bills using either credit cards or bank transfers without having any additional fees added onto them at all! This system makes transactions fast & secure because no one else knows about each transaction except those involved directly involved with making sure everything goes smoothly from start till finish.”
QuickBooks Online Essentials
QuickBooks Online Essentials is the cheapest version of QuickBooks, and it’s a great option for small businesses that don’t need or want any other features. The cost is $9.99/month, which includes unlimited users (unlike the Basic edition). For each user over five there will be an additional charge of $9.99/month; so if you have six employees at your company then you’ll pay $54 per month for each additional employee.
As with all products in this category, the mobile app is available only through Apple iOS devices such as iPhones and iPads (not Android). If you need access to this feature then go ahead and choose it as your preferred platform when signing up for your subscription plan!
QuickBooks Desktop Pro 2022
QuickBooks Desktop Pro 2022 is available in five different versions:
- 1 user – For one person who manages their own company’s finances. This version of QuickBooks can be used to manage a single business or home office, or it can be used by a partner or small team of people who split their time between managing the books and doing other tasks (such as marketing).
- 3 users – For three people working together as partners at an accounting firm. The three users will all have access to the same bookkeeping software so they can work on projects together without interfering with each other’s work.
- 5 users – For five individuals working together as partners at an accounting firm, but again this version of QuickBooks allows for easy collaboration among multiple parties without any need for set-up or configuration by the user community itself (the client).
QuickBooks Desktop Premier 2022
QuickBooks Desktop Premier 2022 is the most expensive version of QuickBooks, with a price tag of $199.99 per user per year. It has all of the standard features in the desktop version, plus it adds some additional functionality like payroll integration and mobile apps.
The desktop version has three pricing tiers: standard ($149), professional ($199) and premier ($199). The difference between these tiers is what’s available on each one:
- Standard includes just about everything you need to get started with accounting software—great for small businesses without any complex needs! * Professional adds extra features like payroll integration and invoices; it’s perfect if your business grows into something more complex than just bookkeeping or accounting tasks. * Premier takes it up another notch by adding more advanced features such as integrated inventory management among others; this is really where things start getting exciting!
QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions 2022 – Gold Subscription
The Gold subscription is the most expensive of all options, but it offers the most features. It’s also for businesses with 20 or more users, and it has many training options available through Intuit.
If you want to try out this new version of QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions 2022 before committing to a full year or two of subscription fees, then check out our free trial below!
Accounting and reporting needs
- What are the key features you need in your accounting software?
- What kind of reporting do you need?
- How many users will be accessing the software at the same time?
- How much are you willing to spend on this software and what is its size (in terms of users).
Ease of use
When it comes to ease of use, QuickBooks is one of the best accounting software options out there. It’s simple and intuitive, allowing you to get started with your first payroll in less than an hour. You can also use it on mobile devices or tablets (though this may require some extra work), which makes it easy to use while traveling or doing other tasks away from your office.
With a large number of features and integrations built right into the program itself, there isn’t much that needs to be added for you as an accountant—except maybe some additional training if you’re new at this type of thing. If something does go wrong with your accounting software (for example: if someone tries downloading an extension that doesn’t work), QuickBooks provides excellent support through its online communities or phone lines so no one has trouble getting help when they need it most!
Number of users that can access the product at the same time
The number of users that can access the product at the same time is limited by the edition you choose. For example, QuickBooks Desktop Pro 2022 allows up to 3 users to access it at once. If you’re using a version with fewer features, such as QuickBooks Basic Edition or QuickBooks Online Starter Edition (see below), then you’ll be able to open and edit multiple accounts on your computer.
Price of additional users (if applicable)
The first step to pricing your business is to determine how many users you need. You can also choose whether or not to purchase additional users, licenses and/or features at a reduced rate.
If you are looking for an accountant who offers discounts on their services, then they may be able to give you one-time offers or monthly payments with no upfront cost of the software license
Mobile app availability and features offered on mobile devices (both iOS and Android) via their apps, including offline access capabilities
QuickBooks, the popular accounting software for small businesses and self-employed individuals, offers a variety of ways to manage your finances. In this section we’ll look at their mobile app availability and features offered on mobile devices (both iOS and Android).
- QuickBooks Desktop Pro 2022
- QuickBooks Desktop Premier 2022
- QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions 2022 – Gold Subscription (This is an optional upgrade from the regular version of this product) or if you need more advanced features that are only available with a subscription plan: QuickBooks Self-Employed or QuickBooks Online PayrollCore or if you want an all-inclusive solution for managing your business finances: QuickBooks Online Advanced or Essentials
We did a deep dive into every version of this software to help you choose the edition that will work best for your business.
QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks Online PayrollCore
QuickBooks Online Advanced
QuickBooks Self-Employed (formerly QuickBooks Pro)
QuickBooks Online Essentials
QuickBooks Desktop Pro 2022
Conclusion
In our review of QuickBooks, we focused on what makes this software so popular and effective at helping businesses run smoothly. From its intuitive interface to its powerful reporting features, we found that each version is designed to meet the needs of a wide variety of users—from small businesses just starting out or looking for an easy way to keep track of expenses in their personal lives, all the way up through multinational corporations with thousands of employees worldwide.
