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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.
Do I need to convert my data when downgrading Sage 50 Quantum to Pro or Premium?
Yes, a Quantum company file must run through a downgrade conversion before Pro or Premium can open it, so back up first.
AnswerConversionWill 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AnswerDowngradeDo I need to reinstall Sage 50 when downgrading from Quantum to Pro?
Usually no. The move to Pro is a licence change rather than a reinstall, and your company data normally stays in place.
AnswerConversionCan I convert Sage 50 data to QuickBooks if Sage is no longer installed?
Yes. You do not need Sage installed; a recent backup or the company data folder alone is normally enough to convert.
AnswerConversionWill my Sage 50 1099 vendor information convert to QuickBooks?
In most cases yes, the 1099 flag and tax ID carry over with each vendor; payment totals by year depend on the file and how history maps.
AnswerConversionCan a company file from an older version of Sage 50 still be converted to QuickBooks?
Yes, usually. Older Sage 50 files are often extractable even without the original program, and a backup can be sent instead of the live file.
AnswerDowngradeCan I downgrade Sage 50 Quantum to Pro or Premium after my subscription has expired?
Yes, in most cases the data file can still be stepped down, because the downgrade works on the file rather than the subscription.