[mtngant]

I have been using Quickbooks for MAC for the last couple years and am thinking about getting a PC.

When I upgrade my Quickbooks, is the Contractors edition worth the extra $100?

Thanks.

 

[Memere]

Contractor edition

I have used the Windows Contractor edition for 5 years now and find that just the extra reports are worth the additional cost.

 

[Ayerzee]

Bump.

I'm thinking about going the quickbooks route. Anyone like the contractor version?

 

[cork-guy]

I have used the Windows Contractor edition for 5 years now and find that just the extra reports are worth the additional cost.

I'd have to agree with this post.

 

[primetimeon]

Be careful with quickbooks, I am being audited and they require your backup of quickbooks,your password and all other info regarding the program. It will show any changes you made or added and when you did it. no way around it. I hired an attorney to fight the privacy thing but know luck. Just be careful

 

[Bonzai]

Be careful with quickbooks, I am being audited and they require your backup of quickbooks,your password and all other info regarding the program. It will show any changes you made or added and when you did it. no way around it. I hired an attorney to fight the privacy thing but know luck. Just be careful

That's called an audit trail and it's standard with professional accounting software, not just QuickBooks. As long as you're running your business honestly and not trying to hide anything it should not normally be an issue.

 

[KennMacMoragh]

Does anyone know if there is a free trial version to the contractor edition?

 

[rselectric1]

Does anyone know if there is a free trial version to the contractor edition?

I don't think you can get a free trial. I'm not sure though. I like the Contractor edition and am glad I paid the extra money for it. The job costing feature is awesome.

 

[KennMacMoragh]

I don't think you can get a free trial. I'm not sure though. I like the Contractor edition and am glad I paid the extra money for it. The job costing feature is awesome.

Yeah, I'm not seeing one. Their webpage has stuff scattered out, hard to tell.

 

[rselectric1]

Yeah, I'm not seeing one. Their webpage has stuff scattered out, hard to tell.

I know when I was shopping for it, all I could get was screen shots and explanations. I'm guessing it's not changed much.

 

[pjoe]

well worth it
your accountant will be happy

 

[unitedhscorp]

Manager

That's called an audit trail and it's standard with professional accounting software, not just QuickBooks. As long as you're running your business honestly and not trying to hide anything it should not normally be an issue.

My understanding is you can turn off the audit trail if you wanted to

 

[pjoe]

Rember Just because you don't see it dosent mean its not there

 

[Sunburst]

Primtimeon - I've written 3 articles and turned them into an eBook on what to do if the IRS demands a copy of your QuickBooks file. I guess I don't post enough to be able to include a direct link here. You can access my blog through my signature - look on the right hand side in for "Freebie Friday - Your QuickBooks file, the IRS & You eBook".

This is a relatively new procedure with the IRS and many people are concerned over what will happen once they get their hands on the file - like will they look at information for other than the year that is being audited.

It's like handing the keys to your home, boat, car, etc over to a stranger and saying "go for it".

 

[Bonzai]

My understanding is you can turn off the audit trail if you wanted to

I believe you are correct.