Topic
Conversion
Guides and answers on converting Sage 50, Sage BusinessWorks, and Sage Intacct to QuickBooks. 38 guides and 226 answers on this topic.
Will my customers' saved credit card information convert from Sage 50 to QuickBooks?
No. Stored card numbers are not migrated for security reasons, so each payment method must be re-entered and verified in QuickBooks.
AnswerSage BusinessWorksWill open Sage BusinessWorks sales orders and purchase orders convert to QuickBooks?
Yes, in most cases: open sales orders and purchase orders can move into QuickBooks as non-posting transactions, though the result depends on your file.
AnswerConversionCan I convert everything except payroll when moving from Sage 50 to QuickBooks?
Yes. You can move your Sage 50 books to QuickBooks without payroll and handle year-to-date wages as summary totals after the switch.
AnswerSage IntacctDo I need to export my Sage Intacct data before converting to QuickBooks?
No. Sage Intacct lives in the cloud, so our engineers pull the data through access you provide rather than an export you prepare yourself.
AnswerConversionHow do I back up my Sage 50 company file before converting to QuickBooks?
Back it up with Sage 50's own backup command, with every user logged out, then verify the backup and keep the original company untouched during the conversion.
AnswerSage BusinessWorksWill Sage BusinessWorks accounts payable and vendor history convert to QuickBooks?
Yes, vendor records, open bills, and payment history usually convert, though how much detail carries depends on the file.
AnswerConversionDo I Need to Buy QuickBooks Before Starting a Sage Conversion?
No. The conversion can be built and reviewed in a trial edition, and the paid subscription only needs to be active before you go live.
AnswerConversionWill Sage 50 inventory items and quantities convert to QuickBooks?
Yes: item lists, quantities on hand, and cost basis can move from Sage 50 into QuickBooks, with the on-hand value matched at the cutoff date.
AnswerConversionWill Sage 50 progress billing and retainage convert to QuickBooks?
The amounts usually convert, but the live billing schedule depends on your file and on which QuickBooks edition you move to.
AnswerSage BusinessWorksWill Sage BusinessWorks accounts receivable and customer history convert to QuickBooks?
Yes, customer records and open accounts receivable can carry over, but what arrives depends on the file, so a free evaluation is the safe first step.
AnswerConversionCan I convert Sage 50 data to QuickBooks Enterprise?
Yes, Sage 50 data converts to QuickBooks Enterprise, and large files with long history and many users are usually the best fit for it.
AnswerSage BusinessWorksWill Sage BusinessWorks general ledger history convert to QuickBooks?
Yes, in most cases: general ledger history can move as full detail or period summaries, depending on your file and how closed years are handled.