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EPISODE · Aug 28, 2025 · 29 MIN

Saying Goodbye to QuickBooks Desktop

from Accountants Law Pod™ · host Lynda Artesani, Sarah Prevost, and Steven Libhart

Join our hosts as they unpack the shift many law firms are making from QuickBooks Desktop to modern, cloud tools like QuickBooks Online. They cover why firms are moving, what makes migrations tricky (hello, legacy data), and how to plan a smooth cutover—without losing your audit trail or your mind. You’ll learn: Where Desktop falls short for today’s remote, integrated workflows How to scope a migration (what history to keep, what to archive) Data pitfalls to watch: corrupted files, class/job mapping, custom fields, IOLTA nuances, and attachment handling A practical prep list: cleanup, cutover date, sandbox testing, and training When to DIY vs. bring in a migration partner—and how to brief them 00:24 QuickBooks Desktop: A Legacy Software 01:15 Challenges with QuickBooks Desktop 02:34 Transitioning to QuickBooks Online 04:40 Data Migration Complexities 11:11 The Evolution of QuickBooks 14:32 A Troublesome QuickBooks File 14:56 The Importance of Data Backup 15:40 Community Knowledge Sharing 16:11 Challenges with Desktop and Online Integration 16:39 Migrating Data and Ensuring Accuracy 18:31 Starting Fresh with New Files 22:38 Converting to Different Ledger Systems Be sure to subscribe for more episodes! Find us on Spotify and Google Podcasts as well! If you have questions, topic requests, or guest suggestions you can email us at [email protected] or send us a message through our website, www.accountantslawpod.com If you want to join us in the Accountants Law Lab, visit our website at www.accountantslawlab.com to sign up! If you want to follow along with Steve’s airstream adventures, as well as Accountants Law Pod updates, be sure to follow us on instagram at Accountants Law Pod. Accountants Law Pod is hosted by Lynda Artesani, Sarah Prevost, and Steve Libhart and directed/produced by Teaira Burge and The Proper Trust. Music by ComaStudio from Pixabay - Edited by audiovideo_uk Disclaimer: The content presented in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as legal, financial, or professional advice.

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