Can you convert Canadian Simply Accounting (Sage 50 CA) to QuickBooks?
Yes, we convert Canadian Sage 50 / Simply Accounting files to QuickBooks Desktop regularly, though the Canadian edition differs from US Sage 50 in a few ways.
Yes, we convert Canadian Sage 50 (formerly Simply Accounting) files to QuickBooks Desktop. Our engineers handle the Canadian edition routinely, and it is one of the more common Sage-to-QuickBooks migrations we perform.
How the Canadian edition differs
Canadian Sage 50 stores data in a different internal format than its US counterpart (Peachtree / Sage 50 US). The database structure, tax tables, and currency handling are specific to the Canadian product. That means the conversion path is not identical to a US Sage 50 conversion, but it is well within what our team handles. We work from the actual company data rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all utility, so differences in how your file is structured are accounted for during the process.
What typically carries over
In a standard conversion from Canadian Sage 50 to QuickBooks Desktop, the goal is to bring across your chart of accounts, customer and vendor lists, employees, historical transactions, and open balances. Because every Simply Accounting file is built a little differently – different years in use, different module setups, different list sizes – the exact scope of what transfers cleanly depends on what is in your specific file. Rather than guess at the details, we review the file first.
Choosing a QuickBooks target
Most Canadian users moving off Sage 50 land on QuickBooks Desktop Pro, Premier, or Enterprise. Some consider QuickBooks Online, though that route usually involves a Desktop conversion first and then a migration to QBO. If you are unsure which edition fits, that is something we can help you weigh as part of the evaluation. For broader help with QuickBooks Desktop after conversion, quickbooksusers.com covers common setup and day-to-day questions.
What we recommend as a first step
Send us your Simply Accounting backup or company folder for a free evaluation. We will inspect the file, confirm what data can be converted, and provide a written quote with no obligation. Cost and turnaround depend on the size and condition of the file, so we do not quote blind – every evaluation is handled individually by our engineers.