QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise

QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise

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QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise

Overview

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...
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How QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise Differs From Its Competitors

Scaling with Desktop Enterprise

I run an online business and also do music publishing. I was able to get a big picture of my business and it helped me to focus on the things that needed work. One thing that is excellent about it is that it is a self contained accounting software. It is pricey for me though, as I do wish it was …
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Implementation

I was able to use quickbooks right away. It did take some trial and error, especially trying to run multiple companies through one user account. That was something that I had a lot of trouble with. The way that I got around it was using certain tags for each expense and then categorizing them …
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Innovative Uses

I was able to learn about good accounting practices which makes everything easier in my life. It took out a lot of the guess work. I don't want to focus on accounting, I need to focus on building the business and advertising. Quickbooks has enabled my to take a Birds Eye view of my finances.
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Scaling with Desktop Enterprise

QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise has allowed us to track and manage any areas within the budget that were a concern. We are able to track income and spending as often as we want, enabling us to correct any problems before they seriously affect our profits. It has also made setting and tracking goals …
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Implementation

I was trained by a former employee. I did not find QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise incredibly intuitive. I found that I was learning a lot as I went through trial and error. QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise was easy enough to use for the day to day within a couple of weeks, but to really have a full …
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Innovative Uses

For our company, QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise has met our expectations. We did not experience any unexpected benefits. We needed a program to manage our book keeping and that is exactly what it did. We may not have experienced unexpected benefits, but QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise delivered on …
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Scaling with Desktop Enterprise

We experience growth on a yearly basis. Once we hit a certain point, we moved over to QuickBooks to handle our daily invoicing as well as financial reporting for the company. We have experience no issues with QuickBooks and our yearly growth. It has been able to handle everything we need it to.
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Implementation

It was an easy transition and was able to start working in it immediately. We started at the first of a new year with a new billing system and QuickBooks. We were able to move over any starting balances and start invoicing and pulling reports immediately. We did not experience any downtime.
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Innovative Uses

We have not experience anything unexpected by using QuickBooks. It was an easy transition with no issues. It has been easy to use and get our team on board with.
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Scaling with Desktop Enterprise

The product supported our growth in the business until it could not anymore. It really just boiled down to not being able to handle our multi-faceted business that needed more in-depth system processes to handle our various entities, locations and wide array of inventory. Overall, it's a …
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Implementation

Super simple to implement and easily teachable to new employees even if they are new to the program. It is a very user friendly software, and with excellent user support and online communities you can lean on if you have questions. The customization of the software is really great as well.
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Innovative Uses

Being able to have multiple users for this particular Quickbooks was great! The associated costs with multiple users is always a costs to the business and being able to have up to 40 users had helped us tremendously.
The ability to customize reports to meet our in-house and any customer needs has …
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Scaling with Desktop Enterprise

Our company has been up and down since we first switched to QuickBooks, but QuickBooks has been easy to scale anytime we had to add or decrease employees. Our product line has not drastically changed over the years, but have done a lot of cleanup to make sure that inventory is properly tracked.
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Implementation

Implementation was quite easy, we had everything set up and in place within a couple of months and went live January 1st 2007. QuickBooks is very intuitive to use so training has been very easy. New employees are comfortable using QuickBooks within the first few days. Our biggest mistake was not …
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Innovative Uses

Training is quick and painless. It's the easiest part for any new hires who have not used Quickbooks before. The easy point and click and intuitive interface make QuickBooks one of the quickest pieces of software to train on.
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Scaling with Desktop Enterprise

Quickbooks Desktop is a dinosaur and should not be considered for any business expecting to expand or grow their operations. It has very limited usage and any company looking to not remain stagnant should consider cloud based software rather than anything that strictly works on the desktop of a …
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Implementation

QuickBooks Desktop is not difficult to implement, but that is more than likely due to its lack of options or abilities that would be available as options to apply in a cloud based software. The payroll function is not difficult to put together and inputting each one of your employees and their …
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Scaling with Desktop Enterprise

Our company has been using Quickbooks Desktop for the past ten years. There is no problem, but we have so many customers that come and go that the backup takes forever to backup. If there was another way to Archive, like the previous 5 years of data so that it can be stored and not processed every …
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Implementation

QB Desktop was already set up and working with this company that I am with - Brian's Carpet. But... from previous experiences of using various order types of Quickbooks, I would say that the steps that they give to set up the software and then enter the Company information and data are pretty easy …
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Innovative Uses

QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise allowed for quick financial reporting into an excel workbook for both audited financial reporting and interim reporting purposes. The reports were dynamic and able to be formatted to customize these reports. However, as we are now moving to utilize FP&A systems for …
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Scaling with Desktop Enterprise

We are a multi-million company that has used QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise from the very beginning. We have 5 team members who are all able to work within the system all at once. The only part that can be tough is when the system needs to be used in the single-user mode for certain types of …
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Implementation

The system was very easy to set up. New accounts can be easily added and adjusted in our chart of accounts. Since the system is very user-friendly and intuitive, training is a breeze.
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Innovative Uses

It is easy to copy and paste from Excel while inputting bills and expenses. This feature has made it very easy for entering long journals and bills.
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Implementation

implementing QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise was very easy and the set up was fast.
The training process was easy and straightforward we were up and running in a few hours and everyone was able, to start using QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise.
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Scaling with Desktop Enterprise

We are still very small when compared to many of the other companies that may use Quickbooks Desktop, so as we grow, we are able to rely on many of the other functions it has to offer such as product assemblies and snapshots!
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Implementation

Our Quickbooks was already well established when I started my job, but the learning curve wasn't long at all. I was taking phone orders by the end of my first day!
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Scaling with Desktop Enterprise

We have over 10 years of data and we've doubled in size in that time. The program has been able to handle that growth without issue. We have talked about potentially splitting out our data file at some point so it doesn't get too big but we are keeping tabs on the data file fragments to make sure …
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Implementation

We had system overlap for about 3 months but we worked with a Quickbooks advisor who helped us set up our chart of accounts and transition our data over to the new platform. I highly recommend using an advisor so you get things right the first time and not have to go back and change things later on.
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Innovative Uses

We had never done budgeting before Quickbooks Desktop Enterprise. In the past few years, we implemented that feature and it has helped us to keep better tabs on our spending and make more effective/efficient business decisions. It helps to have numbers to back up some decisions versus just making …
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Scaling with Desktop Enterprise

By saving time and spreading the spirit of team collaboration, I didn't imagine we'd reach the speed required if we did all this manually, because speed is required to work, achieve, and grow, so I loved this in QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise because without it we wouldn't have reached this point.
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Implementation

The experience of using QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise was very enjoyable for its ease of use and team collaboration, the speed of response of our customer service was great and helped us save time and know some of the answers we got, and also some of the features inside that helped us to know …
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Implementation

As far as setting up the software it was very user-friendly and didn't have any challenges in the process of learning how to use the product. Also, very easy to understand without confusion and was easy to teach others in the workplace how to use this product efficiently on a daily basis.
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Implementation

QBDE can be used within days of installation. The users' needs for the chart of accounts, customer and vendor data must be carefully planned and tested in practice companies prior to the final conversion. If historical data from GL, AR, AP, PR, and inventory must be transitioned, then complexity …
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Innovative Uses

The ability to drill down from financial statements to editing specific transactions is awesome. Yes, the feature has been copied in other products. Still awesome. The ability to edit and remove posted transactions is useful. The products have appropriate safeguards to detect and prevent …
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Scaling with Desktop Enterprise

Enterprise just grows with my company. I find scalability is automatic. We went from 5 million to 25 million in about 3 years and QuickBooks never missed a beat. We expect to finish 2022 with at least 10% growth and expect QuickBooks to handle all our accounting needs with a minimum of effort to …
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Implementation

We have used QuickBooks for over 25 years. Enterprise was the next logical step to keep things running smoothly as we grew. Set up and training are minimal because of our depth in QuickBooks. The integration with our supporting programs sometimes takes some figuring out but once added on and …
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Scaling with Desktop Enterprise

We have experienced significant growth in the time we have been users of QuickBooks. For the most part, it has been easy to grow without many pains but we are beginning to experience some drawbacks as our database and needs grow larger.
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Scaling with Desktop Enterprise

Our company has stayed approximately the same size for the last 7 or so years. However, if our company was to grow exponentially, I have no doubt QB would still be just as functionable and useful as it has been for the last 7 years.
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Implementation

The setup was a hassle. Installing the new program (and removing the old program) took a very long time and we had some issues with firewalls and our server that had to be resolved before we could get back to using QB. It took a combination of our tech support and QB customer service working …
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Innovative Uses

There has been no unexpected benefit. The program functions as we feel it should and allows us to perform the tracking and accounting functions we expected.
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Scaling with Desktop Enterprise

The scaling has been both growth and decline. The system has allowed us to change customers to inactive and reactivate, enter new customers, and the same for vendors. The use of external service providers to perform basic bookkeeping functions has been a help with capacity control for processing …
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Implementation

We switched from a previous version at the close of a month/year and were able to become operational in less than a week. This was a complete redefinition of the COA and new standard terms for every customer. The data was not transferred directly from the old system so we still access the old …
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Scaling with Desktop Enterprise

No, it has hurt and stunted growth in our company, due to the loss of time required to try to find out where we actually are financial. Just to get accurate reports is almost impossible because of glitches in the program that has changed our numbers and deleted important information.
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Implementation

It was fairly easy to implement, set up and train. Just wish it would work consistently without problems so that we can actually know where we are financial.
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Scaling with Desktop Enterprise

It has allowed us to report, review scopes and cost and utilize for future costing and quoting. It has also allowed us to attach back up so we can review quickly what impacted our costs, or where we could have profited. It has also allowed us to add additional users as we have grown, to utilize …
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Implementation

The setup process for Quickbooks Desktop Enterprise was pretty simple. We have been using it now for a number of years so it is constantly a work in progress, adding new accounts, making accounts inactive, setting up and revising templates, using it's features to the full. The training process for …
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Innovative Uses

Payroll processing has been amazing. The change from hourly to salary is speedy and efficient. It allows us to accurately pay, report and remit without much need for calculation. The use of Bonus feature in the payroll function is great. The payment of bills, proper reporting and use of pdf …
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Scaling with Desktop Enterprise

It has allowed us to add additional properties with ease to track the various bank accounts and construction draws. QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise has been able to fill in for payroll when our payroll system was not ready yet.QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise seems to have something for the company as …
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Implementation

I was not with the company when quickbooks was brought in. My understanding was it has been at our company for a few years and my own personal experience has been very positive. With little to no training, I have been able to easily navigate the dashboard and find the various reports I have needed …
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Popular Features

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  • Accounts payable (138)
    8.5
    85%
  • Accounts receivable (138)
    8.4
    84%
  • Bank reconciliation (135)
    8.1
    81%
  • Standard reports (137)
    8.1
    81%

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Pricing

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Gold

1,261

On Premise
per year

Platinum

1,522

On Premise
per year

Gold with Remote Access

1,785.60

On Premise
per year

Entry-level set up fee?

  • Setup fee optional
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Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting / Integration Services
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Features

Payroll Management

Provides for pay calculation and benefit plan administration, in addition to managing direct deposit, salary revisions and payroll tracking.

8.1Avg 7.5

Customization

This addresses a company’s ability to configure the software to fit its specific use case and workflow.

6.7Avg 7.2

Security

This component helps a company minimize the security risks by controlling access to the software and its data, and encouraging best practices among users.

8.4Avg 8.1

Reporting & Analytics

Users can report on and analyze usage, performance, ROI, and/or other metrics of success.

7.8Avg 7.5

General Ledger and Configurable Accounting

Financial management solution, including capabilities for general ledger and configurable accounting

7.5Avg 7.4

Inventory Management

The ability to track and manage the flow of goods or materials into and out of an inventory.

7Avg 7.1

Order Management

The ability to process orders, and track them from quote to cash.

7.4Avg 7.5
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Product Details

What is QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise?

QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise is a widely-used accounting and business management software designed for small to mid-sized companies. Enterprise is the most powerful of the QuickBooks solutions, with core accounting features plus customizable reporting, financial dashboards and advanced tools to manage employees, payments and different locations. Features include inventory management and order fulfillment from start to finish, job costing for end-to-end tracking of construction projects, and advanced pricing controls with integrated inventory.

Built to scale with companies, QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise enables up to 40 users, and has over 200 3rd party integrations including industry specific apps. Dedicated versions for construction, manufacturing and wholesale, retail, nonprofit, and professional services are available as is hosting for remote access. Dedicated account management, on-demand training, and 24/7 technical support comes automatically with the Priority Circle loyalty program. Pricing starts at $1,200 annually with multiple packaging options to fit business needs.

QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise Features

General Ledger and Configurable Accounting Features

  • Supported: Accounts payable
  • Supported: Accounts receivable
  • Supported: Cash management
  • Supported: Bank reconciliation
  • Supported: Expense management
  • Supported: Time tracking
  • Supported: Fixed asset management
  • Supported: Multi-currency support
  • Supported: Multi-division support
  • Supported: Regulations compliance
  • Supported: Electronic tax filing
  • Supported: Self-service portal
  • Supported: Global Financial Support
  • Supported: Primary and Secondary Ledgers
  • Supported: Intercompany Accounting
  • Supported: Localizations
  • Supported: Journals and Reconciliations
  • Supported: Enterprise Accounting
  • Supported: Configurable Accounting
  • Supported: Centralized Rules Framework
  • Supported: Standardized Processes

Inventory Management Features

  • Supported: Inventory tracking
  • Supported: Automatic reordering
  • Supported: Location management
  • Supported: Manufacturing module

Order Management Features

  • Supported: Pricing
  • Supported: Order entry
  • Supported: Credit card processing
  • Supported: Cost of goods sold
  • Supported: Order Orchestration
  • Supported: End-to-end order visibility
  • Supported: Order exception Resolution

Payroll Management Features

  • Supported: Pay calculation
  • Supported: Benefit plan administration
  • Supported: Direct deposit files
  • Supported: Salary revision and increment management
  • Supported: Reimbursement management

Reporting & Analytics Features

  • Supported: Dashboards
  • Supported: Standard reports
  • Supported: Custom reports

Customization Features

  • Supported: API for custom integration
  • Supported: Plug-ins

Security Features

  • Supported: Role-based user permissions
  • Supported: Single sign-on capability
  • Supported: User-level audit trail

Additional Features

  • Supported: Job Costing for end-to-end tracking of construction projects
  • Supported: Advanced pricing controls with integrated inventory
  • Supported: Custom reports including industry specific reports
  • Supported: Dedicated account management, on-demand training, and 24/7 technical support
  • Supported: Dedicated versions for construction, manufacturing and wholesale, retail, nonprofit, and professional services are available
  • Supported: Hosting is available for remote access

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QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise Technical Details

Deployment TypesOn-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsWindows, Mac
Mobile ApplicationNo

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Sage Intacct, NetSuite ERP, and Sage Business Cloud Accounting are common alternatives for QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise.

Reviewers rate Pay calculation highest, with a score of 8.7.

The most common users of QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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Reviews

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Score 1 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
There is just so much bad and wrong with the software. Support is a nightmare. They try and point you to their FAQ's and forums for support. Most issues the response you get is a non-answer as they don't truly understand what those needs are. Then when they realize the software isn't working as expected they pass it on to their "Engineering Team". You get different support depending if you're on Quickbooks Desktop support, Enterprise Support or Payments support or Merchant services support or banking support.... each one has their own support numbers and it's a game of wack-a-mole to figure out which one you need to talk to. If there's an issue across disciplines, then you're totally out of luck because none of the departments can collaborate. We use QBDE on RightNetworks. Because our version of QB and the files are remotely hosted, there's even more finger pointing when there is unexpected errors with the process.

Support aside, the software is super clunky... especially for something labeled "Enterprise". We don't have that large of a file and it'll take forever to load. This isn't built for speed. The product vision isn't built for innovation. Intuit as a brand plays it too safe making a product that is just "good enough" to not enrage their customer base.





Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions functions well when used in a straightforward manner. However, if you want to get very specific information from the reports, it takes some out of the box thinking. One redeeming factor is that the reports can be exported into Excel and then formatted as needed.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Reseller
I like the QuickBooks Enterprise edition so much I moved my company to it this year. I like the overall functionality of the program and I am very familiar with the user interface which makes my job easier. One of the things I dislike about the online version it is not modeled after the desktop edition and I have a hard time getting around in the program.
George D. Williams | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Reseller
With QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions, you can manage and control your complex mid size business with tools and products used extensively across the marketplace. Training is simple and available both online and in person when needed with a Certified QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions ProAdvisor. A business solution to meet specific needs of a company can be implemented and customized at an significant savings when compared with most alternative multi user systems.
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