Sage Conversion Questions
Sage Conversion Questions
Short, direct answers to the questions we're asked most about Sage to QuickBooks conversions and Sage 50 Quantum downgrades.
Is Sage BusinessWorks being discontinued and what are my options?
Sage has shifted BusinessWorks to a mature-product support model, so many users are moving to QuickBooks before forced upgrades or gaps appear.
DowngradeShould I downgrade Sage 50 Quantum or move to QuickBooks instead?
It depends on whether you need Sage-specific features; if not, QuickBooks is usually the simpler, lower-cost long-term path.
ConversionWhat happens to attachments and memos when converting from Sage 50?
Whether attachments and memos carry over depends on your specific file, so we review each conversion individually to determine what transfers.
Getting startedHow do I find my Sage 50 file's version and size before converting?
Open your company in Sage 50 and check the Help menu for version details, then use Windows File Explorer on your data folder for the file size.
ConversionCan you convert an old or unsupported version of Sage 50?
Yes, older and unsupported Sage 50 versions can often still be converted to QuickBooks. A free file review confirms what is recoverable.
ConversionCan multi-currency data convert from Sage 50 to QuickBooks?
Multi-currency files can convert in many cases, but the approach depends on your specific data and QuickBooks edition, so a file review is essential.
Sage 50Is Peachtree the same as Sage 50, and can it convert to QuickBooks?
Yes, US Peachtree was rebranded to Sage 50 US, and those company files can be converted to QuickBooks Desktop or QuickBooks Online.
ConversionCan 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.
ConversionWill my QuickBooks reports match my Sage 50 reports after conversion?
Core financial totals should match after a verified conversion, but report formatting and layout will differ between the two accounting platforms.
ConversionWhat happens to my Sage 50 payroll history when I move to QuickBooks?
Payroll history is handled separately from the general ledger during conversion, and what transfers depends on your target QuickBooks product and file details.
ConversionCan I convert several years of Sage 50 history to QuickBooks?
Yes, multi-year Sage 50 history can usually be converted to QuickBooks, but the depth of data and file condition determine the approach and scope.
Sage 50Will my Sage 50 inventory and item list convert to QuickBooks?
Yes, your Sage 50 item list and inventory quantities generally convert to QuickBooks, but valuation methods and transaction history must be confirmed against your file.