Okay, hate is a strong word.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But I stopped using QuickBooks because I couldn\u2019t deal with it anymore.\u00a0<\/p>\n
So, here\u2019s my little venting session.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n If you\u2019re using it and getting more than a little frustrated, you\u2019re not alone.\u00a0<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a rundown of the top complaints about QuickBooks and why you should consider making a switch.\u00a0<\/p>\n And a spoiler alert \u2013 I switched to Wave<\/a> and we\u2019ve loved it so far.<\/em><\/p>\n Navigating QuickBooks can feel like exploring a labyrinth without a guide.\u00a0<\/p>\n Click here, click there, choose this, choose that\u2026\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n It\u2019s so counterintuitive.\u00a0<\/p>\n They claim that it\u2019s easy to use, but it tends to overcomplicate even the simplest tasks.\u00a0<\/p>\n You go through a whirlwind just to input a transaction.\u00a0<\/p>\n Plus, the keyboard shortcuts are pretty scarce, especially in the online version.\u00a0<\/p>\n I was going to have to pay a monthly fee for each company I have (even if I do very little revenue in each).<\/p>\n Having different pricing levels and extra services may feel like you\u2019re constantly facing small charges.\u00a0<\/p>\n Those add up, you know!\u00a0<\/p>\n Honestly, each plan does offer a substantial range of features.\u00a0<\/p>\n And the monthly costs are much lower than what you\u2019d pay a bookkeeper for manual work.\u00a0<\/p>\n But is it worth the stress?\u00a0<\/p>\n Anyway, QuickBooks seems stagnant in addressing known issues.\u00a0<\/p>\n So, it\u2019s really hard to believe that its customers are getting good value for their money.\u00a0<\/p>\n Speaking of known issues, QuickBooks is full <\/em>of bugs.\u00a0<\/p>\n One moment you\u2019re diligently inputting your data, and suddenly, the entire program goes haywire.\u00a0<\/p>\n And those dreaded \u201cError 404\u201d messages?\u00a0<\/p>\n Those can really test your patience.\u00a0<\/p>\n Plus, data is not always backed up, so you risk losing time and info.\u00a0<\/p>\n You\u2019re going to see a lot of frustrated folks posting this question online.\u00a0<\/p>\n QuickBooks may unexpectedly shut down for a couple of reasons.\u00a0<\/p>\n These include:\u00a0<\/p>\n And with the occasional patch that comes through, many folks have to come up with complex workarounds.\u00a0<\/p>\n Remember, QB is a 31-year-old program, so it\u2019s bloated and prone to weird errors.\u00a0<\/p>\n QuickBooks, unlike more complex solutions, allows for simple manipulation of entered data.\u00a0<\/p>\n This has its pros and cons.\u00a0<\/p>\n On the positive side, if there\u2019s an error in your accounting entries, it\u2019s easy to make corrections.\u00a0<\/p>\n However, this ease also means QuickBooks users are vulnerable to unintentional alterations or, worse, potential misuse by someone with malicious intent.\u00a0<\/p>\n I\u2019m sure the last thing you want is someone tampering with your company\u2019s financial records!\u00a0<\/p>\n Planning to use QuickBooks for emailing customized invoices to clients and partners?\u00a0<\/p>\n Welp, pump the brakes.\u00a0<\/p>\n Be aware the QB provides fewer invoicing features than other ERP systems.\u00a0<\/p>\n Also, brace yourself for a potentially time-consuming setup, which means you may not activate this feature right away.\u00a0<\/p>\n If you want to connect QuickBooks with other tools as your business grows, you\u2019re going to run into some problems.\u00a0<\/p>\n Many users find QB integration options frustrating.\u00a0<\/p>\n One of the main concerns is the limited range of integration options available.\u00a0<\/p>\n If the one you want is available, setting it up and configuring it can be complex and time-consuming, especially for those with limited technical expertise.\u00a0<\/p>\n QuickBooks gets a lot of flack because it doesn\u2019t have certain features that some businesses really need.\u00a0<\/p>\n For example, in industries like manufacturing and distribution, QB doesn\u2019t do a great job with lot tracking.\u00a0<\/p>\n If you\u2019re in the online retail business, QB might not work seamlessly with your eCommerce operations.\u00a0<\/p>\n And if you have a big inventory or manage a warehouse, it might not have the best barcode scanning abilities.\u00a0<\/p>\n While QuickBooks can do okay in managing financial transactions, it falls short when it comes to providing comprehensive reports.\u00a0<\/p>\n Let\u2019s say a business needs in-depth reports on sales trends, customer purchasing behaviors, inventory levels, or employee performance.\u00a0<\/p>\n You can\u2019t count on QB for those.\u00a0<\/p>\n Even its general ledger is unreliable.\u00a0<\/p>\n I still can\u2019t believe that after all this time, QB is still unable to track revenue recognition.\u00a0<\/p>\n That\u2019s a pretty big deal because it\u2019s a crucial accounting rule.\u00a0<\/p>\n If you can\u2019t do it right, your company\u2019s income statements might end up all wonky.\u00a0<\/p>\n That\u2019s bad news for investors and creditors who rely on accurate financial info.\u00a0<\/p>\n And don\u2019t even get me started on financial forecasting.\u00a0<\/p>\n QuickBooks leans heavily on old-school manual work, which can be a real buzzkill for businesses trying to go fully digital.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sure, it has a few automation tricks up its sleeve, but they\u2019re not the most reliable.\u00a0<\/p>\n Take double-entry bookkeeping.\u00a0<\/p>\n QB skips this feature, which means you can\u2019t neatly juggle your expenses and income in separate accounts.\u00a0<\/p>\n Using QuickBooks, you\u2019ll need a separate instance for each company entity.\u00a0<\/p>\n And if you\u2019re not careful, this can lead to issues like duplicate invoices and payments.\u00a0<\/p>\n It can\u2019t generate consolidated financial statements, making it challenging to have a clear picture of your overall financial performance.\u00a0<\/p>\n QuickBooks Desktop isn\u2019t really cut out for remote work.\u00a0<\/p>\n It looks like it was designed for folks who sit in the office where the company\u2019s file lives.\u00a0<\/p>\n Now, there are a couple of workarounds, but they\u2019re a hassle.\u00a0<\/p>\n You could set up a VPN or go for a third-party service to host your books online.\u00a0<\/p>\n Or you could try QuickBooks Online, but you\u2019d be sacrificing a lot of the desktop version\u2019s functionality.\u00a0<\/p>\n If you think you can call up customer support to vent your frustrations, think again.\u00a0<\/p>\n They\u2019re pretty much MIA unless you\u2019re either\u00a0<\/p>\n You\u2019re going to have to rely on support forums and folks who have a better grasp of the program.\u00a0<\/p>\n QuickBooks is really meant more for accountants, so they\u2019re the only ones who get solid training and support.\u00a0<\/p>\n But if you\u2019re going solo after getting a subscription, you\u2019re really on your own.\u00a0<\/p>\n QuickBooks is still a big player, holding about 80% of the market share for as long as personal computers became a thing.\u00a0<\/p>\n So, if you\u2019re talking to someone about accounting software, there\u2019s a pretty good chance they\u2019ll be like,\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cYeah, I use QuickBooks.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n Maybe with an eye roll.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n QuickBooks\u2019 landslide market share isn\u2019t just about being popular \u2014 it does <\/em>have the goods to back it up.\u00a0<\/p>\n It offers a boatload of features and can plug into other services.\u00a0<\/p>\n Besides, the other 20% of the market is so scattered that it hardly seems worth the trouble to deal with them.\u00a0<\/p>\n The big reason everyone\u2019s into QuickBooks is because it really rolls out the red carpet for accountants.\u00a0<\/p>\n Accountants can easily dive into your live books, and they have all the tools they need to sort out your taxes.\u00a0<\/p>\n And QuickBooks isn\u2019t shy about wanting your accountant to steer you their way.\u00a0<\/p>\nQuickBooks Cons\u00a0<\/h2>\n
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Small Costs Add Up\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
A Barrage of Glitches\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nSo, Why Does QuickBooks Keep Crashing?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Too Easy to Manipulate\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Underwhelming Invoicing\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Poor Integration\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Limited Business-Specific Features\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
No Key Reports Outside of Accounting\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Automation is Limited\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Doesn\u2019t Track Multiple Entities\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Not Ideal For Remote Work\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Poor Customer Service\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Why Do People Still Use QuickBooks?\u00a0<\/h2>\n
It\u2019s Still the Top Recommendation\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
It\u2019s Still Feature-Packed\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
It\u2019s Easy to Share With Your Accountant\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Why I Switched to WaveApps<\/h2>\n
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