Switching accounting software can be a tricky task, especially when it comes to migrating your financial data, UserLou. Let me show you the way and share tips for a successful migration process.

QuickBooks Desktop releases and implements a discontinuation policy every three years, including versions of Desktop Pro, Premier, and Enterprise. Starting from May 31, 2024, Intuit will discontinue support for all versions of QuickBooks Desktop 2021, including QuickBooks Desktop Pro, QuickBooks Desktop Premier, QuickBooks Desktop for Mac, and QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions v21. This discontinuation also impacts other Intuit products.

After May 31, 2024, you will no longer have access to services such as QuickBooks Desktop Payroll, Desktop Payments, live technical support, Online Backup, Online Banking, and other associated services through QuickBooks Desktop 2021 software. Additionally, you can still use the software, however, critical security updates safeguarding your data will cease starting June 1, 2024. I'm adding this page for the complete information on the QuickBooks Desktop discontinuation policy.

For instance, you need to create a backup file of your company; see this article for the detailed steps: Back up your QuickBooks Desktop company file.

As for migrating your QuickBooks data to another accounting system, yes, it is possible. Many accounting software solutions offer tools or services to help import data from QuickBooks. It's better to research an accounting system that suits your needs and a seamless migration process in the QuickBooks Desktop Market app.

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