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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