Hector and Alicia react to Intuit's bombshell announcement that QuickBooks will end new subscriptions for QuickBooks Desktop Pro, Premier, and Mac after July 31, 2024 - marking the beginning of the end for the desktop software. They discuss implications for accountants and small businesses, Intuit's motivations to move users to QuickBooks Online, the pros and cons of the online platform, and hopes that resources dedicated to Desktop can now improve QuickBooks Online.SponsorsLiveFlow - https://uqb.promo/liveflowTimesheets.com- https://uqb.promo/timesheetsOnPay - https://uqb.promo/onpay
(00:00) - Welcome To The Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast

(01:58) - Is Intuit Killing QuickBooks Desktop In 2024?

(02:43) - Details and Impacts of Announcement

(10:30) - Why Intuit is Sunsetting Desktop

(18:18) - Perspectives on Desktop and Online

(27:13) - Other Factors Influencing Transition

(32:29) - Changes to Desktop Payroll Pricing

(47:56) - Wrap Up and Conclusions
Send your Questions/Comments (we could read/answer them on air) ask@uqapodcast.comLinks/Apps Mentioned in this episode:

Hector's App - RightTool www.righttool.app


Alicia's Training - RoyalWise http://royl.ws/uqapodcast


QuickBooks Connect Conference:www.quickbooksconnect.com


Firm of the Future: www.firmofthefuture.com