I too would like to know.  Intuit is a professional organization that has a large user base.  Accordingly, every move must have large financial implications, such as royalties paid to partners that supply software features like Scan Manager.  I would imagine they have done the calculations and customers who use the scan manager features and the like are no longer their target market.  Suggest searching for an accounting program that better fits your needs.  I was thinking that Microsoft might or should have an alternative to QB?