QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise

Score7.7 out of 10

875 Reviews and Ratings

What is QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise?

QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise is a widely-used accounting package designed for small to mid-sized businesses. It is the top of the QuickBooks line. Pricing starts at $3,000 for five users, and goes up depending on the number of additional users. They also offer an Advanced Inventory module for $999 / year.

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Bank reconciliation
The software connects to a company’s financial institutions in order to reconcile accounting records with checking, savings and credit card accounts. Often month and year closing capabilities are included.
Category average: 8.4
Pay calculation
Pay calculation provides for computation of employee pay with state and federal deductions.
Category average: 8.1
Direct deposit files
Direct deposit is the ability to electronically transfer pay to an employee’s personal bank account.
Category average: 7.8

Multi-currency support
The software supports transactions across multiple currencies.
Category average: 7.5
Plug-ins
A number of third-party plug-ins are available to expand the core functionality of the software.
Category average: 7.3
Global Financial Support
Account using multiple ledgers, multiple currencies, and multiple entities
Category average: 7.5

Most Frequent Users

Top 3 industries using QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise.

Based on HG Insights installation data

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#1 most frequent

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

16.7%

34 installations of 203

#2 most frequent

Construction

13.8%

28 installations of 203

#3 most frequent

Manufacturing

13.3%

27 installations of 203

Pros

Robust inventory management, including bills of material
Comprehensive financial reporting with customizable options
Scalability to handle increased transaction volumes and multiple entities

Cons

High annual subscription costs and pricing structure
Limitations in reporting customization and flexibility
Outdated user interface and usability concerns

William C Mueller

Senior Systems Engineer in Engineering at Effex Management Solutions (5001-10,000 employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Comprehensive payroll system and financial recording keeping; it's the defacto financial suite for businesses everywhere for a reason. Primarily it's quality software, it's fairly simple to use, the level of record keeping is unmatched and since it's updated frequently it does take a large burden of taxes off of your shoulders.

Pros

Payroll
Taxes
Record keeping

Cons

System bloat
Occasional database hiccups
Minor UI tweaks

Return on Investment

Allows accounting team to focus
Keeps records accurately
Tax updates help with intrastate employees

Other Software Used

Global Shop Solutions ERP

Robyn Gilbert View profile

Director of Accounting in Finance and Accounting at Fairway Group (11-50 employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Use for small business bookkeeping. Very user-friendly.

Pros

User friendly
Easy to search for answers if unsure how to do something
Integrates with online banking

Cons

I don't like the ability to delete transaction history. Should have to follow a void/reversal process instead.
Reporting could be more robust and formattable

Return on Investment

Very affordable for the extent we need it
Easy to learn and a lot of people already have QuickBooks experience

Alternatives Considered

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Sage Fixed Assets, Sense Talent Engagement Platform, Microsoft Teams, Zoom Events & Webinars, Indeed Ads (Sponsored Jobs), Haley Marketing, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Acrobat Sign and Microsoft Dynamics 365

Other Software Used

Sense Talent Engagement Platform, Indeed Ads (Sponsored Jobs), Adobe Acrobat Sign, Haley Marketing, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Microsoft Dynamics 365

Verified User

Administrator in Finance and Accounting (201-500 employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise has been our Accounting software for the last 5 years aand has provided us the flexibility and depth of data that we need. The software aligns with other QB Desktop products so ease of use is excellent. Built-in reports are highly customizable and vendor reporting is a huge plus. We make the most of the customer summaries and rely greatly. The flexible reporting does make the end of month close much easier to tie out. If I have one complaint, it's that there are some funny hiccups in reporting across multiple years (except not when reporting on "All" years.

Pros

Ease of Use
Flexible Reporting
Credit Card Automation

Cons

Reporting across multiple years

Return on Investment

Time Savings
Reduced errors

Other Software Used

Encompass from ICE Mortgage Technology

Verified User

Administrative Assistant in Customer Service (1-10 employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Business problems that QuickBooks Desktop Enterprises addresses are inventory management and the need for quick downloadable reports. We are able to use these reports generated by Quickbooks on a daily basis.

Pros

Inventory Management
Custom Reporting
Advanced Pricing

Cons

High annual subsciption costs
Hard to read reports
A more modern dashboard

Return on Investment

Time saving
Easier access
reduced accounting errors

Other Software Used

Sage Accounting, Sortly, Webex Meetings

Verified User

Manager in Human Resources (201-500 employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I use QuickBooks for payroll processing, hours tracking, job costing, estimates and invoicing, as well as entering and paying bills. I also use QuickBooks for my monthly, quarterly, and annual reports needed for the state and federal government. I use QuickBooks to print and send my W2s and 1099s. I run many reports such as comparison reports, profit and loss statements. QuickBooks is an easy application to use and its functionality works great for the organization.

Pros

Tracking hours
Compiling data for reports
Ability to recall previous information

Cons

An all-in-one platform our staff could use
Employee scheduling

Return on Investment

Always confident that the reports I run will be accurate
Allows for up-to-the-minute reporting

Alternatives Considered

Viventium, Paycor and Paychex

Other Software Used

Paycor, SmartLinx Solutions

NetSuite ERP

Sage Accounting

Sage Intacct

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