Why Use QuickBooks Accounting Software?
It's quicker than paper, easier than Excel - and helps you understand your business
Business finances can be boring. If they're not boring, they're often scary. And if they're
neither of those things, perhaps they're just impossible to understand.
QuickBooks probably won't make doing your accounts exciting. But it will make it easier to
get on top of your company finances - and quicker too. After all, 8 out of 10 users say
QuickBooks helps save time on their accounts.
- Organize your finances all in one place
- Quicker, easier and more flexible than paper and spreadsheets
- Grow with easy-to-use business planning tools
- Be more efficient: track cash flow, invoices and payments in one place
- Store all your customer information and financial details in one place
- Automate day-to-day tasks like producing estimates and invoices
- Produce reports to give you an overall view of your business
- Attach files and documents to transactions so you can find them easily
Smart, simple accounting software - built around you
We've redesigned QuickBooks Online based on customer feedback ensuring this
version will solve your biggest financial headaches and help save your business more time
and money.
- Manage everything in one place Get a complete, real time view of your business.
Send invoices and sort bills and expenses all in one
- Your money, faster Create and send customized, pay-enabled invoices that let
your customers settle up in seconds. See when invoices have been opened and
paid and send reminders to avoid late payments.
- Upload bills in Receipts tab when uploading a receipt via the web, mobile app, or
email forwarding, you can now categorize it as either a Bill (new!) or as an Expense.
This allows you to more easily track accounts payable without needing to enter
information manually.
- New navigation features in QuickBooks Mobile app We redesigned the
QuickBooks Mobile app for easier navigation, with large icons instead of long lists.
You will be able to find what you’re looking for more quickly and complete tasks
more easily.
- Connecting Your Bank Online Banking is one of QuickBooks's Most helpful and
time-saving feature. If you connect an account, QuickBooks Automatically download
and categorize your bank and credit card transaction for you. Then all you have to do
is approve the work.
System requirements for QuickBooks Online
System requirements
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Recommended specs
- Windows PC: Windows 7 or newer, Intel Core i5 or comparable processor (2015 or
newer) with at least 4 GB of RAM. Note: You need Adobe Reader 11.0 or higher to
print forms.
- Mac: OS X "Panther" 10.13 or newer.
- Internet connection: 3 Mbps or higher
Minimum requirements
- Windows PC: Windows 7 or newer, Intel Core i3 or a comparable processor (2013 or
newer) with at least 2 GB of RAM.
- Mac: OS X "El Capitan" 10.11 or newer.
- Internet connection: 1.5 Mbps.
Supported browsers
- Google Chrome.
- Mozilla Firefox. Note: To preview and print forms on Mac OS, you'll also need the Firefox
PDF plugin.
- Microsoft Edge.
- Safari 11 or newer (Mac only).
In general, QuickBooks supports the current and two previous versions of browsers. We don't
always support older versions.
Mobile browsers
iPhone / iPad
- OS 11.1 or newer
- Safari browser. Note: Make sure Private Mode is off to allow cookies.
- Other browsers, such as Chrome and Dolphin, may work but aren't officially supported.
Android smartphones and tablets
- Nougat 7.1.1 or newer
- Chrome browser
- Other browsers, such as Firefox and Opera, may work but aren't officially supported.
Microsoft Surface
- Microsoft Edge
Learn more about QuickBooks products and which is best for your business.
