Convert from QuickBooks Enterprise to Premier or Pro

Conversion of QuickBooks Enterprise to Pro or Premier is usually done according to business needs. If the user does not require any specific reports, the user can upgrade or convert QuickBooks Enterprise to Premier or Pro.

No conversion to Pro or Premier format is available in QBES. You were unable to downgrade before now. Just now, we discovered a clever, practical method for using QuickBooks Online (QBO) as a pass-through conversion tool, which can be applied in straightforward situations. The process entails importing your QBES data into QBO and exporting it again to a Desktop version (QBDT) of your choice.

We’ll outline the differences between two of the most well-liked choices on the market today in this article. For assistance in deciding which is best for you, read our in-depth comparison of QuickBooks Premier vs. Enterprise.

Comparison of QuickBooks Premier vs. Enterprise In a Nutshell:

You can install QuickBooks Desktop on your office computer, and QuickBooks Premier and Enterprise are subscriptions for that program. Both are robust tools if you manage a contracting, manufacturing, wholesale, retail, nonprofit, or professional services organization because they are loaded with features tailored for different industries. Additionally, they utilize 64-bit processors to speed up computing.

The midrange plan, Premier, provides a variety of reports and features for tracking income and expenses, and for invoicing and bill paying. Depending on which sub-plan you select, Enterprise includes all of that and more. In general, Premier is probably best for companies that don’t deal with a lot of customers or products, whereas Enterprise is best for bigger companies that manage larger inventories.

When contrasting QuickBooks Premier and Enterprise, the three main distinctions are cost, number of users, and reporting. If you choose the Diamond tier, Enterprise may cost you more than $3,600 more. That kind of upgrade is usually not worthwhile unless your company has several stores or classes that sell a wide variety of goods.

If you anticipate needing to use the software by numerous users, you should also consider the more expensive Enterprise. Only the first user can be added by Premier, but the remaining four can be added by Enterprise, which can add up to 40 users because these are charged in packages of five to ten. This makes it a good choice if you have many salespeople needing immediate inventory access or the capacity to track their billable hours.

If you want an automatic setup, Premier works fantastic. But with its four distinct tiers, Enterprise allows you to choose what’s crucial for your business.

Features Comparison of QuickBooks Enterprise, pro or premier

Features	Pro	Premier	Enterprise
File Size Upto	150-200 MB	150-200 MB	1 GB
Pricing	Starting at $799/yr/user	Starting at $799/yr/user	Starting at $1830 00 /yr*
Industry-specific Features	No	Yes	Yes
Max. Number of Users	3	5	40
Single User Permission	Yes	Yes	Yes, with more Special options
Custom prices within QuickBooks	No	No	Yes
Fixed Assets Management	No	No	Yes
Reach Anywhere at Anytime	With Hosting Service	With Hosting Service	With Hosting Service
Make Business Plan	No	Yes	Yes
Make Reports with QuickBooks Statements Writer	No	Limited to Accountants Only	Yes
Predefined User Roles (numerically 14)	No	No	Yes
Working on Multiple Company Files at Once	No	Limited to Accountants Only	Yes
Sales Forecast	No	Yes	Yes
Make Purchase Orders	Yes	Yes	Yes
Import Data from Third-party Apps such as Excel, Outlook, Quicken	Yes	Yes	Yes
International Sales Tracking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Reports in One Click	Yes	Yes	Yes
Multiple Currency Expense Tracking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Bin Location Tracking	No	No	Yes
Inventory Tracking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Bar Code Capabilities Without Add-on	No	No	Yes

Service Features of QuickBooks Pro or Premier

This is a complete conversion. Once you receive the QuickBooks Pro and Premier file, you can pick up right where you left off, no need to re-enter data or edit anything! Our service converts all the data in your company file.

• Covers all types of financial and non-financial transactions like Banking/A/R, A/P, Payroll, Estimates, Purchase Orders, and every type of transaction.
• Adding all transactions, such as payments applied to invoices.
• All lists with accounts, customers, vendors, employees, items, categories, and all other lists.
• Preferences, username, embedded membership data.
• All other data from QuickBooks Enterprise file! Whatever you think, it changes.

Supported Versions

Below the mentioned chart outlines which QuickBooks Enterprise version can be supported to the pro or premier:

QuickBooks Enterprise Versions	QuickBooks Pro or Premier
Enterprise version 24.0	2024
Enterprise version 23.0	2023, 2024
Enterprise version 22.0	2022, 2023, and 2024
Enterprise version 21.0	2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024
Enterprise version 20.0	2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024
Enterprise version 19.0	2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024
Enterprise version 18.0	2018, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024
Enterprise version 6.0 – 17.0	2017, 2018, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024

Before starting QuickBooks Enterprise to Premier or Pro conversion, keep these in mind:

• The size of your QuickBooks file is irrelevant; it must be under 350,000 targets.
• For information on reducing it, see Trimming your QuickBooks Windows file for import.
• Given that Enterprise is designed for large files, you should probably stick with it if you have more than 350,000 users. Your history is erased and corruption may result when you condense your QB file.].
• You must register for a free trial of QuickBooks Online at https://accounts.intuit.com/app/sign-in.
• Only the first 60 days after the start date of your QuickBooks Online company are available for the import of QuickBooks Desktop data. Your QuickBooks Desktop file will replace your entire QuickBooks Online file and erase all previous data if it is imported.
• You must have the Quickbooks Online account level of Administrator.
• To access your Desktop file, you must be logged in as the Admin user.
• Internet Explorer is a Windows requirement. It won’t work with other browsers.
• If you experience any difficulties importing the file,
• Before moving, be aware of significant variations and unsupported features.

When you require data migration from QuickBooks Enterprise to Desktop Pro/Premier?

QuickBooks Desktop is available in three versions, i.e., QuickBooks Enterprise, Pro & Premier. You can easily buy one according to your business needs. Many scenarios arise when you decide to upgrade or downgrade the QuickBooks.

You can easily switch the version at any time. Upgrading the new version, there needs data conversion. Data migration is not an easy process. It requires expert guidance because a minor mistake can create drastic damage.

Things need to know before proceeding with The Move from Enterprise:

• There is a need to buy a new license for QuickBooks Pro/premier when you want to switch from QuickBooks Enterprise. After this, install and activate QuickBooks accurately.
• When you are shifting from Enterprise to QuickBooks Pro/premier signifies that you are trying to downgrade the accounting software. Consequently, you will lose the functions and features of the Enterprise Version. Now you can link up to 5 users in QuickBooks Premier and up to 3 users if you select QuickBooks Pro.
• Do not worry about restoring files; you can restore the files in the Pro/premier edition and access them in the new version. Moreover, you can create a new company file and then begin using it according to your convenience.
• Once the data conversion is complete, you will receive the Pro/premier file, which helps you resume the work from the point you left it. No worries about re-entering correction!

How Does The Conversion of QuickBooks Enterprise to Pro/Premier Work?

• Firstly buy your QuickBooks Premier version.
• Start uploading your Enterprise Company on the server.
• The chosen resource for data migration service will begin converting the data of Enterprise to Pro/premier.
• Once done, they will send you the file at the notified time.

The current company file must be QuickBooks Enterprise Version 6.0 – 20.0. The selected service provider will send the data in the compatible versions of QuickBooks Pro/Premier.

What possible barriers can arise while converting from Enterprise to Premier or Pro?

• Your active QuickBooks Enterprise Database must be valid to let you convert into Premier/Pro.
• Check the names in the QuickBooks Enterprise file must be up to 14,500; beyond this, there might be an issue.
• Verify the preferred files in the current database it should not be damaged; If found it might create a barrier for data migration
• Check the file size does not cross the allowed file size. Here are some conditions assigned by Intuit:
  • Maximum 2GB file
  • The minimum required size should be 500 MB

What type of items can you send in QuickBooks Pro/Premier?

• Complete Financial and non-financial transaction including A/R, Payroll, A/P, and purchase orders
• Links between transactions such as any payment applied to the invoice
• Lists containing:
• Accounts
• Classes
• Lists
• Employees
• Items
• Customers
• Vendors

Convert QuickBooks Enterprise to QuickBooks Online Before Converting to Pro 

1. Register for QuickBooks Online.
2. On your local computer, create a backup of your Enterprise file. Create a second copy using the backup by restoring it, then use it to continue working. Your original file is safeguarded in this manner in case something goes wrong. Additionally, rather than using the server, you are now using your local copy.
3. Launch QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions and go to the Home page.
4. The Product Information window will open when you press Ctrl 1.
5. Press Ctrl b then Ctrl Q after the window has opened.
6. To close the Product information window, click OK.
7. An automatic display of the screen below is expected. Try Step 2 once more if you don’t see this screen.
8. Enter your QuickBooks Online login credentials, check the box next to the Terms of Service, and then click Submit.
9. Choose the online business where you want to import your data.
10. If your company file is too big to import, you might only have the choice to import lists and balances. Continue to the next step below if you don’t see this screen.

If QuickBooks freezes or becomes unresponsive while the import is in progress:

• Open Internet Explorer first (the non-64-bit version if you have two), then follow the instructions to enable or disable the necessary settings:
• To access the Tools Menu, hold down the ALT key and T. From here, select Internet Options from the menu at the bottom of the page, then select the Security tab from the menu at the top and de-check the Enable Protected Mode box.
• On the same page, select Sites and enter https://accounts.intuit.com/app/sign-in and https://lvdc one at a time. Click Close after adding qbo.intuit.com to the Trusted Sites.
• Click the Internet Zone, which has a picture of a globe, on the Security tab while you’re there. Set the security level slider to Low or Medium.
• Click Apply and then OK. Before attempting to perform the import again, now close and reopen Internet Explorer.

11. Try the import again after completing the aforementioned steps. If a pop-up appears asking you to visit qbo.intuit.com and if you trust this site, please select Yes to proceed with the import flow.
12. Hit “OK, Got It.”. When your data has finished converting and you can log back into QBO, look for an email from Intuit.
13. Verify that your data was properly transferred by comparing the Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet standard reports for All Dates in QBO and QuickBooks Enterprise.

Importing data from QuickBooks Online to QuickBooks Desktop Pro or Premier:

Below are the mentioned steps you can use for importing data from QuickBooks Online to QuickBooks Desktop

1. Once your file is operational in QBO, export it using Internet Explorer as a backup for your desktop. The browser window’s URL should be changed to https://accounts.intuit.com/app/sign-in.
2. Make sure ActiveX Controls are installed by following the instructions. Then click Next.
3. Choose All Financial Data to convert your entire file. Selecting this option will bring over balances but not transaction history if you want to start over. You can always consult your previous QBES file if necessary.
4. Once the file has been exported, the next step is to Convert it.
5. Select a company to open by opening QBDT on that screen.
6. Click the Convert the file from QBO button in QBO.
7. Once you’re done, don’t forget to cancel your QBO trial subscription…although you may want to poke around. A lot of people love QBO more than Desktop.
8. Once the import has finished, you will want to restore your browser to its default setting. Do this by opening up Internet Explorer and following these steps:.
9. Press and hold ALT+T to get to the Tools Menu. From here go to Internet Options at the bottom, then go to the Security tab at the top.
10. Click Reset all zones to default level, then click Apply, OK, and close Internet Explorer.

Conclusion:

QuickBooks Enterprise who know you’re not using any Enterprise-specific features, and have wished there was a way to simplify, use this workaround to import your file into QuickBooks Online and then export it back out again, solving your problem. Follow the prompts – sometimes the window appears behind other windows, so look for it!

In the end, QuickBooks Premier and QuickBooks Enterprise are both potent tools for small businesses. Most businesses won’t need anything more than QuickBooks Premier if they don’t have a lot of clients, locations, or inventory. However, QuickBooks Enterprise can make tracking everything much simpler for businesses with more workers, products, or projects.

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