Why Honestly Bookkeeping Doesn't Use QuickBooks Online

This post is a summary of the limited series video resource (above) created by Morgaine Trine, owner of Honestly Bookkeeping. Here are the key takeaways:


Honestly Bookkeeping Doesn't Use QuickBooks Online Because:


  • Functionality Issues:

  • Feels like a paper-based system transferred to online.

  • User interface limitations for data entry on small screens.

  • Difficult navigation with limited ability to jump between reports and transactions.

  • Lack of open API makes integrations with other software difficult.

  • Limited customization options for reports in lower-tier plans.


  • Ethical Concerns:

  • QuickBooks pushes bookkeepers to upsell clients to higher-tier plans for basic functionalities.

  • Default settings for merchant services prioritize higher fees for QuickBooks.

  • Intuit (parent company of QuickBooks) has been sued for misleading low-income taxpayers about free tax filing options.




Is This Information Useful for You?


The author aims to help:

  • Business owners who use QuickBooks and dislike it.

  • Business owners undecided about bookkeeping software.




Key Points to Consider When Choosing Bookkeeping Software:


  • Functionality that meets your business needs.

  • User interface that works for you.

  • Integration capabilities with other software you use.

  • Ethical practices of the software company.


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Ciera Lancaster