There's no need to install Monterey to install QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) for Mac 2022, @Implant.

The minimum system requirements for QBDT for Mac 2022 is at least Mac OS X v11.3 (Big Sur) or later. 

You can also check out this link for more details about this: System requirements for QuickBooks Mac Plus 2022.

In case you want to learn some tips in managing your QBDT, you can check this link for reference. This contains steps that can guide you in your future tasks: QuickBooks Desktop Mac User’s Guide.

Whenever you have follow-up questions or concerns about QBDT for Mac, please let me know in your reply. I'll be here always ready to answer them for you.