Moving Desktop to Online - Latest Updates [08.19.25]

QB Power Hour Podcast

Thinking about switching from QuickBooks Desktop to Online? This webinar covers the latest updates and guides you through a the migration process. From prepping your files to choosing the right method, Dan and Matt share actionable tips to ensure a smooth transition for business owners and accountants alike.
QB Power Hour is a free, biweekly webinar series for accountants, ProAdvisors, CPAs, bookkeepers and QuickBooks consultants presented by Dan DeLong and Matthew Fulton who are very passionate about the industry, QuickBooks and apps that integrate with QuickBooks.

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00:00 Introduction and Housekeeping
01:19 Earning Continuing Professional Education Credit
02:25 Welcome to QB Power Hour
02:42 Latest Updates on QuickBooks Desktop to Online Migration
03:20 Meet the Hosts
05:12 Overview of QB Power Hour
06:01 Intuit News and Desktop Conversion
07:26 Polling Question: Desktop Migration Experience
10:49 New Options for Desktop Migration
21:37 Migration Checklist and Status
25:01 Live Migration Walkthrough
30:30 Converting Inventory Items to Non-Inventory Parts
31:37 Best Practices for QuickBooks Online Migration
34:08 Understanding Intuit's Multi-Factor Authentication
44:07 Payroll Migration Process Explained
53:16 Handling Attachments During Migration
59:59 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Topics