ABP - QBD to QBO Conversion

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ABP - QBD to QBO Conversion

Work type: Admin

Location: United States

Client industry: Generic

Version: 2 (Latest)

This template includes

  • 11 tasks
Team Tasks
Pre-Conversion Evaluation
Run a recon report and make sure all is completed
Identify QBD version & year
Check file size limits for QBO
Verify if multi-currency is in use
Review inventory method and usage in QBD
Identify current payroll system (QBD or third-party)
Review open sales tax liabilities and filing status
Review use of custom fields (what needs to be rebuilt in QBO)
Note that attachments will not convert and plan for storage
Check number of customers, vendors, and items against QBO limits
Determine whether cleanup is needed before conversion
Create a New Fresh Company File for QBO
Create a full QBD backup file and store securely
Save PDF copies of P&L (YTD and prior year)
Save PDF copies of Balance Sheet (YTD and prior year)
Save PDF copy of Trial Balance
Save A/R Aging Summary and A/P Aging Summary reports
Save Inventory Valuation Summary (if applicable)
Export customer, vendor, and item lists to Excel
Save current-year payroll reports (if applicable)
Backup & Archive Historical Data
Create a full QBD backup file and store securely
Save PDF copies of P&L (YTD and prior year)
Save PDF copies of Balance Sheet (YTD and prior year)
Save PDF copy of Trial Balance
Save A/R Aging Summary and A/P Aging Summary reports
Save Inventory Valuation Summary (if applicable)
Export customer, vendor, and item lists to Excel
Save current-year payroll reports (if applicable)
Clean Up QBD File Before Conversion
Write off old or uncollectible A/R balances as needed
Write off old or incorrect A/P balances as needed
Clear undeposited funds and match to bank deposits
Fix negative inventory quantities and cost issues
Merge or deactivate duplicate customers and vendors
Verify bank and credit card reconciliations are current
Confirm loan balances agree to lender statements
Review and correct opening balances and prior adjustments
Choose Right Version
Migrate/Eport Data from Desktop
Update QuickBooks Desktop to a supported version if needed
Switch QBD file to single-user mode
Confirm you are logged in as the Admin user
Turn off multi-currency if required or document usage
Use the QBD export tool to export company file to QBO
Choose correct option for inventory on or off for QBO
Confirm receipt of Intuit’s email that conversion is complete
Verify Data After Conversion in QBO
Run P&L in QBD and QBO for same date range and compare
Run Balance Sheet in QBD and QBO for same date range and compare
Run Trial Balance in QBD and QBO and confirm account balances match
Review A/R Aging in both systems and match customer balances
Review A/P Aging in both systems and match vendor balances
Review Inventory Valuation Summary (if applicable) for differences
Review Sales Tax Liability report and match balances
Note and investigate any rounding or minor discrepancies
Configure QBO Settings and Features
Turn on and connect bank and credit card feeds in QBO
Set up bank rules for common vendors and transactions
Add users and set appropriate permission levels
Review and adjust Chart of Accounts structure as needed
Reconnect or set up payroll in QBO or connected app
Reconnect third-party apps and integrations previously used with QBD
Rebuild any necessary custom fields in QBO
Customize invoices, estimates, and sales receipt templates
Set up and verify sales tax settings in QBO
Review and Adjust Inventory in QBO (If Applicable)
Confirm item quantities in QBO match physical and QBD records
Confirm item valuations and note any significant differences
Identify and correct any items that did not convert properly
Rebuild or manually re-enter assembly items if needed
Post inventory adjustments in QBO as needed (FIFO basis going forward)
Finalize Reconciliations and Go-Live
Reconcile bank accounts in QBO through conversion date
Reconcile credit card accounts in QBO through conversion date
Validate all loan balances and other long-term liabilities in QBO
Confirm retained earnings and opening balances are accurate
Check for and remove any duplicate transactions from bank feeds
Update internal procedures and workflow documentation for QBO use
Client Training and Handoff
Provide overview training on QBO navigation and layout
Explain key differences between QBD and QBO workflows
Train client on using bank feeds and categorizing transactions
Train client on creating invoices, bills, and receiving payments
Provide written cheat sheets or quick reference guides
Schedule a 30-day follow-up to review questions and issues

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