I stopped updating my current copy of QuickBooks with the 2021 version. It is the last version I could buy and own. I can and will continue to use it until either it or I die.  As you know you can always continue to use a legacy version of Quickbooks with the only caveat being no support and no updates. Often, updates have to do with security issues which can be handled through virus protection, etc.  

As for the sharp rise in pricing, I can only attribute that to taking advantage of the situation and greed. Those traits have been with use since we’ve existed and will continue until all of us are history. I am lucky in that I’m close to retirement and can chuck it all except for my personal account; if necessary, I can always return to the spreadsheet.

I am sorry that what we thought was a good partner with us in our accounting businesses turned out to be just another vendor who wants money.