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QuickBooks Pro 2013 [OLD VERSION]
About this item
- Easy to set up, learn and use, no accounting knowledge necessary
- Quickly import your data from a spreadsheet
- Organize everything in one place and save time on everyday tasks
- Download your online banking transactions directly into QuickBooks
- Track how your business is doing with one-click financial, tax and sales reports
Product information
ASIN | B008RA5DIE |
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Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Pricing | The strikethrough price is the List Price. Savings represents a discount off the List Price. |
Product Dimensions | 5.38 x 2 x 7.5 inches; 6.56 Ounces |
Type of item | Software |
Item model number | 419231 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 6.6 ounces |
Manufacturer | Intuit, Inc. |
Date First Available | September 23, 2012 |
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Product Description
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QuickBooks Pro 2013
Product Features
- Organize your business finances all in one place
- Easily create invoices and track sales and expenses
- Get reliable records for tax time
Easy to Set Up, Learn, and Use
- No accounting knowledge necessary
- Quickly import your data from a spreadsheet
- Step-by-step tutorials and coaching tips show you how to create invoices, record expenses, and more1
Organize Everything in One Place and Save Time on Everyday Tasks
- Manage vendors and expenses easily - enter, track, and pay bills
- Easily create and customize estimates, invoices, and statements
- Get complete and reliable records at tax time
- Download your online banking transactions directly into QuickBooks2
Track How Your Business is Doing and Get Financial, Tax, and Sales Reports in One Click
- Get the information you need with easy-to-use reports
- View income and expense trends by category
- Get a real-time snapshot of your business with Company Snapshot
What's New in QuickBooks 2013?
QuickBooks 2013 is the easiest, most efficient QuickBooks ever.
- Streamlined navigation provides easier access to data and transactions, with no relearning required. New, customizable left toolbar holds your shortcuts so it's faster and easier to get around in QuickBooks.
- Simplified customer forms mean you can spend more time on your business and less time on your books. Forms have a new ribbon toolbar that groups similar actions to help you accomplish everyday tasks faster.
- Customizable Customer, Vendor and Employee Centers allow you to quickly input, store and access key information that your business needs. New tab functionality for transactions, contacts, to dos and notes allows easy reference from one place.
- Easy access to the App Center can extend the power of your QuickBooks. Free test drives let you try before you buy. *
- Additional customer requested improvements that make QuickBooks even easier include the ability to add favorite reports to the left toolbar, a new print bills button and the option to bill automatically or not for time and expenses, with separate controls for each.
*Additional fees may apply
System Requirements
Pro Requirements
- Windows XP (SP3), Vista (SP1 inc 64-bit), 7 (inc 64-bit), 8 (inc 64-bit)
- At least 2.0 GHz processor, 2.4 GHz recommended
- Minimum 1 GB of RAM for single user, 2 GB of RAM recommended for multiple users
- Minimum 2.5 GB of available disk space (additional space required for data files)
- 60 MB for Microsoft .NET 4.0 Runtime (provided on the QuickBooks CD)
- Minimum 1024x768 screen resolution, 16-bit or higher color
- Minimum 4x CD-ROM drive
- All online features/services require Internet access
- Product registration required
Integration with Other Software
- Microsoft Word and Excel integration requires Word and Excel 2003, 2007 or 2010 (inc 64-bit)
- Synchronization with Outlook requires QuickBooks Contact Sync for Outlook 2003, 2007 and 2010 (inc 64-bit)
- E-mail estimates, invoices and other forms with Windows Outlook, Outlook Express and Mozilla Thunderbird, as well as web mail services such as Gmail, Yahoo! Mail and Hotmail
- Compatible with QuickBooks Point of Sale version 8.0 and later
Multi-User
Microsoft Windows XP (SP3), Vista (SP1 with UAC on), 7 (with UAC on), 8 (with UAC on), Windows Server 2003 (SP2), Windows Server 2008, Small Business Server 2008
Which QuickBooks Product is Right for You?
Online Simple Start
Pro 2013
Premier 2013
Easy to Get Started Get started fast with guided setup x x x Import data from Excel, Quicken, Outlook Contacts, and more1 x x Save Time on Everyday Tasks Stay on top of invoices, billing, and scheduled tasks with Calendar View x x Track sales, sales taxes, and expenses x x x Be ready at tax time with easy, reliable reports x x x Organize all your data in one place with Customer, Vendor, and Employee Centers Customer Center only x x Allows more than one user at a time3 1 user Up to 3, each sold separately Up to 5, each sold separately Create estimates and turn them into invoices in one click x x Download your online banking transactions into QuickBooks2 x x x Track inventory, set re-order points, create purchase orders x x Get the Information You Need with Reports Get financial, sales, and tax reports in one click 20+ 100+ 150+ Get a single view of your business with Company Snapshot x x Manage your receivables with the Collections Center x x Create invoices and access customer information online or on your mobile device4 x Sold separately Sold separately Tools Tailored to Your Industry Save time with features designed for your industry x Uncover business insights with industry-specific reports x Create sales orders and track backorders x Track costs for assembled products and inventory x Set product/service prices by customer type x1 Transfer data from Peachtree 2008–2011; Microsoft SBA 2006; and Microsoft Office Accounting 2007–2009 using free tool available at http://quickbooks.intuit.com. Transfer data directly from Quicken 2011–2013, QuickBooks 4.0–2012 and Microsoft Excel 2000–2010, as well as web mail services such as Gmail, Yahoo! Mail and Hotmail.
2 Download your data from participating banks until May, 2016. Online services vary by participating financial institutions or other parties and may be subject to application approval, additional terms, conditions and fees.
3 QuickBooks Pro/Premier: One user included; option to add up to two additional licenses for Pro and four for Premier—sold separately. All copies of QuickBooks must be the same version-year.
4 Minimum browser requirement: Internet Explorer 7, Firefox 3 for Windows or Mac, Safari 4 for Mac, Safari 5 for Windows, Chrome 3 or later for Windows or Chrome 4 or later for Mac. Internet connection required. Works on iOS, Android OS and select mobile devices, see details here: www.workplace.intuit.com/quickbooksconnect. Mobile devices sold separately; data plan required. Access is subject to Provider service availability. Not all features are available on QuickBooks Mobile or on mobile versions of QuickBooks Online. Apps require registration with corresponding online services. Availability subject to regular maintenance periods.
QuickBooks Pro supports a maximum of 14,500 customers, jobs, items, employees and other names combined.
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People were complaining about design issues and the software's gray GUI(graphic user interface). They said it "wouldn't please the graphic designer in you". Well guess what ... I AM a graphic designer and the design is fine.
It is a finance program and designed accordingly.
The reason I deducted a star:
The only thing that I have noticed is that after a lot of use and keeping it open for a long period of time it crashes. This really isn't a big deal because it always has the last invoice/bill/payment entered from when it crashed. You just open it back up and start working again.
It crashes on me a few times a day but I have been using it for 14 hours or more at a time. If you use it to just open and enter some items on a regular basis this shouldn't happen to you or if you only use it for an hour's work. I am sure it is due to the long list of items I have been entering and this is something I am fully confident the company will update (which means you can buy it now and it will get resolved this year---RIGHT QUICK BOOK STAFF?). It also might be due to the fact that I'm using multiple monitors and going in and out of the program and into other processes(just a tip for when the staff reads this).
I would however, like to see the monthly fee for a mobile integrated solution eliminated(android app). They should build an app that allows you to email yourself a file or sync with your computer and then open it within the computer to update your QuickBooks interactions outside the office. Eliminating any cloud service this way should bypass the fee associated with this. Only if you use cloud based services should you then be charged the monthly fee.
Anyways,
Great software -- hope this helps.
With that said I'm not an accountant. I'm self employed who uses Quickbooks to manage my finances and handle my payroll. I don't use the advanced features so I can't comment on anything other than the basic functions I use.
So is 2013 worth the upgrade from previous versions? If you're using 2009 or earlier then yes for the simple reason Intuit no longer issues fixes or support for them. It's always good to keep your software close to the current version. If you're using 2010 or later then you're probably safe for another year or two.
The one thing I've seen in many of the reviews here is how awful the GUI is. I'm not sure if these reviewers received a different version of Quickbooks 2013, but if not then they need to make sure their monitors are set right or have their eyes checked. The color scheme is fine, and nothing is difficult to read. This is on a 24" monitor set at 1920x1080. The layout is a little different but nothing you can't adapt to fairly quickly. I suspect the backlash is not because things are difficult to read but, rather, the simple fact that Intuit changed something and the negative reviewers don't like change.
Quickbooks 2013 isn't a necessary upgrade for anyone using 2010, 2011, or 2012. The only exception to this is if you upgrade to Windows 8 and Intuit decides not to support any product besides 2013 on Windows 8. For everyone else you should take the plunge and upgrade.
The product is very easy to use, and walks you through the most basic of tasks, while also having the robustness a business account would require. From setting up your products, customers and employees, to submitting invoices, expediting payments, and issuing tax documents, everything you need is here and very, VERY easy to do.
Combined with Intuit's online payment systems, I can now issue invoices, and receive payments much quicker without waiting for my customers to mail a check.
I give a lot of credit to Intuit. I have had frustrations in the past when I needed to contact their support personnel (advanced IT-related technical questions are not their strong suit), but in every case I was contacted by someone further up the hierarchy that made sure my issues were resolve and went out of their way to make sure I was a satisfied customer. It is also obvious that the user-interface was designed to really accommodate the needs of a small business, and not just the needs of a large corporation.
The only short-coming I really see is that the cost to use the product in multi-user mode, is greater than the cost of the product itself. Quickbooks is multi-user ready, but you need to buy the extra licenses for each user, at a cost of $200 each. Personally, I would prefer that the product came with at least one extra user for those rare times your HR manager (my wife) needs to update employee information, while your accountant (me) needs to issue invoices.