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Sage 50
Sage 50 (US Peachtree and Canadian Simply Accounting) conversions, editions, and downgrades. 36 guides and 425 answers on this topic.
Will employee direct deposit details convert from Sage 50 to QuickBooks?
Usually not; plan to re-enter and verify direct deposit details in QuickBooks, though what your file can carry depends on the file itself.
AnswerConversionWhat Happens to Unposted Transactions When Converting Sage 50 to QuickBooks?
Unposted Sage 50 transactions are generally left behind: post held invoices, bills, and batches in Sage before we convert, or they will not carry over.
AnswerConversionWill accrued vacation and sick leave balances convert from Sage 50 to QuickBooks?
Yes, in most cases: accrued vacation and sick hours travel with the employee records, but the balances must be verified before the first payroll run.
AnswerYour dataWill my Sage 50 retained earnings balance be correct after converting to QuickBooks?
Yes, in a proper conversion the prior-year results roll into retained earnings, and you can verify the figure against your Sage trial balance.
AnswerConversionCan I convert Sage 50 data to QuickBooks for Mac?
Yes, you can, but rarely in one step; the safer route is a conversion to a Windows Desktop file first, then a move to the Mac edition.
AnswerConversionCan Sage 50 Pro or Premium be converted to QuickBooks, or only Quantum?
Yes. Sage 50 Pro, Premium, and Quantum data all convert to QuickBooks the same way; the edition does not restrict the move.
AnswerConversionWill my Sage 50 memorized reports convert to QuickBooks?
No, memorized report layouts are rebuilt in QuickBooks rather than transferred, and every common Sage 50 report has a direct equivalent.
AnswerSage 50Can a Sage 50 company file stored on Sage Drive be converted to QuickBooks?
Yes. A conversion runs on a local copy of the company file, so you download the file from Sage Drive first, then convert that copy to QuickBooks.
AnswerDowngradeDo I need a new serial number when downgrading Sage 50 Quantum to Pro or Premium?
Yes, because Pro and Premium run under their own vendor license, you register a lower-tier serial number while we handle the company file separately.
AnswerConversionWill my Sage 50 employee records and pay rates convert to QuickBooks?
Yes, employee names, addresses, IDs and pay rates can convert; payroll history is handled separately and depends on your file.
AnswerConversionCan a password-protected Sage 50 file be converted to QuickBooks?
Yes. A password-protected Sage 50 file converts to QuickBooks once the password is supplied or removed; the data is unaffected.
AnswerConversionWill Sage 50 invoice templates and form designs convert to QuickBooks?
No, Sage 50 invoice templates and form designs do not convert; the data arrives intact and printed forms are rebuilt in QuickBooks.