It's IDIOTIC that we'd need to 'hack' via external (browser, other) programs and settings to get rid of these. We paid for the software, we just want to USE the software - without false, annoying impediments.  

There should be a way to permanently remove these advertisements, particularly those of QB Online - there are many REASONS that Quickbooks Desktop users don't want to use the Online version, not the least of which is the fact that the program (and features) aren't the same!