Navigating QuickBooks Discontinuation: Upgrade with Client Accounting Services

Key takeaways:  

  • May 31, 2024: Support for QuickBooks Desktop 2021, including all versions like Pro, Premier, Enterprise Solutions, and Accountant Edition, will end.  
  • This includes access to live technical support, QuickBooks Desktop Payroll, Payments, and online bank feeds. 
  • June 1, 2024: Critical security updates for QuickBooks Desktop 2021 will no longer be available, increasing the risk to data security. 

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QuickBooks Desktop 2021, including all its versions like Pro, Premier, Enterprise Solutions, and Accountant Edition, will no longer be supported after May 31, 2024.

MGO is prepared to provide assistance for businesses facing this discontinuation — preventing you from losing access to vital services such as live technical support, QuickBooks Desktop Payroll, Payments, and data integration with banking and other financial institutions. 

Additionally, critical security updates for QuickBooks Desktop 2021 will no longer be available as of June 1, 2024, posing significant risks to data security.

These dates are crucial for your company to plan your upgrade or transition with MGO’s support to ensure continued service and security.


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Recommended Upgrade Options

For businesses reliant on QuickBooks Desktop 2021, our suggested path forward is to upgrade to a newer version of QuickBooks Desktop or transition to QuickBooks Online.

QuickBooks Online offers enhanced flexibility, security, and collaborative features — making it a robust alternative for modern business needs. Depending on the size of your company and complexity of its transactions, shifting to QuickBooks Online may be a daunting process; MGO can help you navigate through this transition.

Comprehensive Support Services

For businesses seeking assistance during this period, MGO’s Client Accounting Services can provide valuable support.

MGO can help migrate your financial data securely to a new system — whether it’s an upgraded QuickBooks Desktop version or QuickBooks Online. Additionally, MGO offers comprehensive accounting services that can fill the gaps left by discontinued QuickBooks services, helping your financial operations remain efficient and uninterrupted. 

For further assistance or to discuss how MGO can support you during this transition, please contact us today.

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