User Reviews

1. Review Date: 2009-11-24

   Like many have said, 2010 is a fine program--a little faster than 2008 and much better all around from 2009 but still I am left wishing someone would write something that would give Intuit a real competitor to improve against. As it stands there is little else that does what Quickbooks does without it being painful like PeachTree or worse. The problem is that Intuit just seems to do "enough". Enough features to do the job but many that are extra to use. Enough quality to work most of the time, but still not as solid as it could be. They continue to force users to upgrade to new versions every 2 years, yet the software doesn't get much better.
   
   As most people have said, they should make it say $50 more but include payroll and some of the other silly addons to make it truly useful for most small businesses. As it stands, you pay for this software, then payroll, then checks to use with this, etc. I think buyers need to understand the QB software cost is only part of what you actually pay Intuit.
   
   But like most businesses, I will continue to use Quick Books until something else decent comes along...we can all dream right?
   
   User: William Hardin
   Rating:
   Summary: It is a shame they don't have any major competition...
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 0
   

2. Review Date: 2009-11-21

   I must say that the Quickbooks software is truly great; HOWEVER Intuit is a major pain. First there is the constant selling of services in the software itself. It is just like all the free-ware that DELL puts on their computers. Secondly, they let you buy the software and come out with a new version 1 month later with no free upgrade and then to upgrade you need to spend another $150 or so (depending on where you get it). After all is said and done I paid twice (essentially) for the same piece of software.
   
   I just lowered my review to 2 stars. The registration process is absolutely annoying. You need to talk to a person in India and validate ALL of the information that you typed in. Then after several minutes of waiting they give you a "validation" code.
   
   I am wondering can Intuit make their great software any more annoying???
   
   I beg for someone to create a software package that works like quickbooks but doesn't have all the bagage. Perhaps someone in the [...] space can get this project rolling. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE.
   
   User: J. Waldman
   Rating:
   Summary: Great software - Horrible company - Horrible registration
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 0
   

3. Review Date: 2009-11-19

   * The Install *
   
   We tested out QB Pro 2010 by upgrading our 2009 Pro install and loading our company file.
   
   The install took about 15 minutes and retained many of our settings from QB 2009. The installer did hang at the end hand had to be killed with task manager (Win XP).
   
   * First Run *
   
   After installing, we ran QB 2010 and it needed to download an update. This process took about 10 minutes, and then it needed to convert our company file to the new format. Not a big deal, but don't try to load a file from QB 2010 on previous versions--backwards compatibility is lost.
   
   Actually running the program, we find some minor updates, as well as many familiar old annoyances. The toolbar is again littered with icons for Intuit products we're not interested in (we had cleaned this up when we installed 2009). The Intuit Community pops up, but you can disable it in preferences.
   
   The interface is littered with Intuit products they want you to buy. For example, there is an item "Email Marketing" in three separate menus, Company, Customer, and Online Services. We tried this menu option and it complained that IE was not our default browser. (Duh, it's called security.)
   
   * Summary *
   
   QuickBooks Pro 2010 is a minor update (the new company snapshot is nice, the new products they're trying to sell you are not) feature-wise. The software works well enough to tolerate and everybody uses it. Accountants know it. This is why we use it. We wish there was another option for us as Intuit is not a customer-friendly company in our opinion. They try to hard to get you to pay for minor features that should be included. They should spend more focus on the customer experience and let the revenue streams follow, not vice versa.
   
   User: A. Fabbri
   Rating:
   Summary: Minor upgrade to annoying but ubiquitous accounting software
   Helpful Votes: 4
   Total Votes: 4
   

4. Review Date: 2009-11-18

   I found this to be a very easy to use (and install) program that was well documented, especially with video tutorials. I haven't used this type of software before, but found it very easy to use for household budgeting and expense tracking, including writing out checks when I still need to do this. I do like the fact that it is so easy to move data in and out of Excel (basically cut and paste) and that you can click on existing data (e.f. totals) to easily get underlying data. The package can and needs to a lot more for a business setting, but I found it to quite suitable to managing finances for a househol.
   
   User: Dan Sherman
   Rating:
   Summary: Easy to use for basic Household Finance
   Helpful Votes: 1
   Total Votes: 1
   

5. Review Date: 2009-11-18

   I have been using this for almost a month now and am very satisfied. It installs and runs well on Windows 7. Until this version I have in the past been critical of Quickbooks because I felt it had poor reliability. Have had no problems with this version at all. With Microsoft dropping further development of Microsoft Accounting and if Intuit continues improving reliability it looks like Quickbooks is the way to go. My only complaints are that Intuit no longer offers discounts for people who are upgrading from a earlier version and that they want to charge you extra for payroll. This results in me deducting one star from what would otherwise be an excellent product.
   
   User: J. White
   Rating:
   Summary: Much Improved Over Earlier Versions
   Helpful Votes: 1
   Total Votes: 2
   

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Editorial Reviews

The most popular version of America's #1 small business financial software helps make your business more profitable. New features show you exactly where your business stands and saves you time to focus on your business: organize your finances all in one place; manage and customer, vendor, and employee data; save money-track every dollar in and out; know where your business stands with real-time reports.

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Easily print checks, pay bills & track expenses
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Get rid of piles of paperwork. Easily enter customer payments. Since QuickBooks organizes everything in one place, you'll be able to access all past payments for each customer with just a few clicks.

Manage payroll & payroll taxes; offer Direct Deposit (sold separately)
Intuit QuickBooks Payroll Services, QuickBooks Payroll for Mac powered by PayCycle, and Payroll for QuickBooks Online save you time by eliminating steps and giving you the tools to get your payroll done right.

Create professional-looking invoices and forms
Select from Free professional designs to create a distinct look for your business across all your invoices, statements, and other forms. Apply across all your forms at once.

E-mail estimates, invoices, reports, and more
Create customer communications and e-mail directly from your QuickBooks using Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express using your existing e-mail address.

Organize and back-up documents by attaching them to your QuickBooks records
Document Management lets you save time by attaching any electronic or scanned document--to any customer, vendor, employee, account, or transaction.

Accept credit and debit cards right in QuickBooks
Process credit card approvals right in your QuickBooks software. If you use Intuit QuickBooks Merchant Services, the data is automatically recorded in QuickBooks when you make a sale. And, it has no teaser rates, no hidden fees, no cancellation fees, and no long-term contracts.

Scan and deposit your checks with Intuit Check Solution for QuickBooks (subscription required)
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Track time, mileage, and expenses to bill clients
Record time and expenses by client job so you can easily stay on top of your projects. From there, it's easy to invoice clients in a few clicks so you won't miss any billable time and expenses.

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Get insights so you make better decisions

Allow multiple users to work in QuickBooks at the same time*
Multiple-user functionality enables more than one person to work on a company file at the same time, increasing collaboration and productivity. It ensures that all users are working on the most up-to-date data.

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One-click business reports
Get pre-designed, customizable business reports to gain insights into your business. See all available reports in one screen to easily choose the right one. Drill down with one click to see the detail behind the numbers. Export any report to Excel--your QuickBooks formatting and formulas go with it. Access industry-specific reports in QuickBooks Premier and Enterprise Solutions.

Import data from Excel, Quicken, Microsoft Office Accounting & prior QuickBooks versions
Get up and running fast by importing data from the tool you use to track your finances now. However little or much data you currently have, you won't have to start over from scratch.

Track inventory, set reorder points & create purchase orders
Easily track your inventory to avoid overbuying and backorders. Indicate re-order points for each inventory good and turn on reminders to automatically let you know when its time to reorder.

Download your bank & credit transactions into QuickBooks
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Get an immediate view into your bottom line all in one page with Company Snapshot
Stay on top of your business by customizing your Company Snapshot. Choose at-a-glance reports of yearly expenses and income, expense and income details, and top customers.

Track international sales & expenses in multiple currencies
QuickBooks supports all global currencies and does all the currency calculations for you. You can even download exchange rates or do wire transfers from right in QuickBooks.

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Import Data from Excel
Excel templates make it easy for you to import your existing customers, vendors, or product information into QuickBooks. You can also assign each column in your existing Excel spreadsheet to a corresponding QuickBooks column. Save these settings to use again the next time you want to pull in data. You can even preview your data before you transfer it.

Import Data from Quicken, Peachtree, and Microsoft Office Accounting
Access the Quicken conversion tool in QuickBooks to convert your data from Quicken 1998 through 2007. If you are currently running your business using Peachtree 2001-2008, Microsoft Small Business Accounting 2006, and Microsoft Office Accounting/Office Accounting Express, you can also easily convert your data into QuickBooks 2010.We've created a special site to provide conversion tools and information to help you easily move from your current accounting software to QuickBooks. Visit our Switcher center.

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Answer a few basic questions, and get a customized setup you can change at any time.

Step-by-step Coaching for New Users to Help you Learn QuickBooks Faster
Get up to speed on QuickBooks easily. The QuickBooks Coach guides you step by step, so you can learn how to use QuickBooks features faster and explore QuickBooks as you enter your data.

Learn QuickBooks Quickly with Built-in Tutorials
Learn QuickBooks skills as you need them – in your own time, at your own pace. The built-in Learning Center offers short tutorials on basic and advanced features to help you get the most out of QuickBooks.

Upgrade your QuickBooks Effortlessly
Easily transfer your existing data file into QuickBooks 2010. Your company file and preferences will transfer automatically. In just a few steps, you can start working in QuickBooks using your information, including customer lists, vendor lists, balances, and inventory lists.

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Find Answers Fast
Help functionality allows you to find the information you need quickly and easily. You'll find answers to most questions in QuickBooks in-product, onscreen Help. Type a question, choose from a list of topics, or search by keyword.

Connect with Other QuickBooks Users and Experts to Get Help and Share Ideas
Connect with a vibrant community of QuickBooks users, QuickBooks experts, accountants, and Intuit employees. Instant access to a wealth of questions and answers to assist with QuickBooks and small business problems.5

QuickBooks Pro Reports

With QuickBooks reports, you'll always know where your business stands. See who owes you money and how much. Find out who your best customers are and what they're buying. Learn where your business is profitable and where you're losing money. You can also customize report templates to best meet your needs.

• Profit & Loss Standard
  How much money did my company make or lose over a specific period of time?
• Company Snapshot
  Get an immediate view into your bottom line all in one page--tailored to your business. Choose the at-a-glance reports that are most important to you- including new reports for yearly expenses and income comparisons, detailed expense and income breakdown, and a top customer list.
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  For each item or service, how many has my company bought, and what is the total amount spent?
• A/P Aging Detail
  Which bills are due and overdue?
• Profit & Loss Budget Performance
  How do the actual income and expenses compare to what has been budgeted for the current month and year?
• Statement of Cash Flows
  What was the cash inflow (from profit and additional cash received) and cash outflow (cash spent) during a specific period of time?
• Income Tax Detail
  What transactions make up each amount on my company's income tax forms?

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Self-Help Resources

Find Answers Fast with QuickBooks In-Product Help
Help functionality allows you to find the information you need quickly and easily. You'll find answers to most questions in QuickBooks in-product, onscreen Help. Type a question, choose from a list of topics, or search by keyword.

Learn to Complete Common Tasks in QuickBooks Learning Center
Learn how to do common tasks by watching interactive, in-product tutorials in the QuickBooks Learning Center. Learn how to record sales, bill customers, generate reports, and more.

Get Step-by-Step Coaching for New Users
Get up to speed on QuickBooks easily. The new QuickBooks Coach guides you step by step, so you can learn how to use QuickBooks features faster and explore QuickBooks as you enter your data.

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Connect with a vibrant community of QuickBooks users, QuickBooks experts, accountants, and Intuit employees. Instant access to a wealth of questions and answers to assist with QuickBooks and small business problems.

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Product Details

1. QuickBooks Pro 2010 helps you easily organize and maintain your business finances, all in one place
2. Quickly access key customer, vendor & employee information in a single location
3. Instantly create invoices, track payments and manage expenses
4. Save time and money by tracking every dollar going in and out of your business
5. Get insight into your business with access to over 100 reports