Quickbooks does have direct bank feed available for Several banks. The biggest problem is user error with all these platforms, coming from a physics background I’ve used my fair share of software over the years and I can say that unless you program the software yourself you’ll never be happy with it.
The user error remark is directed towards clients who don’t have the time to learn how to use the software properly, making my job as the accountant a constant correcting procedure which is often a longer job than without software and building the accounts from prime sources.
My experience has led me to believe that any software that you become proficient in is not necessarily the best to use. You will only learn new applications when you have a difficult problem to resolve. I think it’s best to learn a little of all platforms if possible but QB tends to be the best supporter of small firms at the moment so I would recommend getting accustomed to using this software as clients tend to like it as well - although I must admit I’ve found it one of the most frustrating to get well practiced with as user friendliness usually means lack of detailed features.
Then it’s only bookkeeping software and it will have its limits, you’ll never beat a self made python equivalent or a good old spreadsheet.
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Quickbooks does have direct bank feed available for Several banks. The biggest problem is user error with all these platforms, coming from a physics background I’ve used my fair share of software over the years and I can say that unless you program the software yourself you’ll never be happy with it.
The user error remark is directed towards clients who don’t have the time to learn how to use the software properly, making my job as the accountant a constant correcting procedure which is often a longer job than without software and building the accounts from prime sources.
My experience has led me to believe that any software that you become proficient in is not necessarily the best to use. You will only learn new applications when you have a difficult problem to resolve. I think it’s best to learn a little of all platforms if possible but QB tends to be the best supporter of small firms at the moment so I would recommend getting accustomed to using this software as clients tend to like it as well - although I must admit I’ve found it one of the most frustrating to get well practiced with as user friendliness usually means lack of detailed features.
Then it’s only bookkeeping software and it will have its limits, you’ll never beat a self made python equivalent or a good old spreadsheet.