QBD to QBO: Making the Switch

June 7, 2024


Adios QuickBooks Desktop; say Hello to Fully Integrated QuickBooks Online!


If you’re a diehard QuickBooks Desktop (QBD) user, the way you use QuickBooks is changing and it’s happening very fast! As of May 31, 2024, QuickBooks Desktop 2021 ended users’ capability to access online banking, payroll services, payments, and even support. Critical security updates protecting your data have also stopped as of June 1, 2024, and Intuit announced their plans to discontinue selling new subscriptions to many of their Desktop products as of July 31, 2024.


As we move into June, we want to make sure our clients, both current and prospective, can migrate to QuickBooks Online (QBO) seamlessly, so planning for these changes now will go a long way toward preparing for and advancing your QBO skills when the time arrives.


If you have recently imported your QBD company file into QBO and feel like you could use some personalized guidance, we offer one-hour training sessions to help you master the functionality of QBO.


You can easily book a session with Nita online here or by giving us a call. At Byrd and Massey, we are committed to your success and always here to assist you any way we can.


IRS Stimulus Check – What You Should Know

By Amber Dicken • March 30, 2020
The $2 trillion stimulus package was enacted Friday, March 27, 2020. The plan will give taxpayers a one-time benefit based on their AGI ( adjusted gross income) . These comments only address the Federal Returns. Many states are following the Feds, with an extended tax filing and paying deadline from the traditional April 15th to July 15th, but not all. Arkansas has followed the Feds, but check your own state for an update, if you are not an Arkansas tax-payer. To see a general outline of what the plan uses, follow this link .

2019 Tax Checklist

By Amber Dicken • December 19, 2019
Would you like to get your 2019 Tax checklist and questionnaire online, via our secure portal? Its simple! What is a Tax checklist and questionnaire?? Watch this helpful, 1 minute video, where Paul explains what it is, and why it is useful.

Surprise! You owe taxes. 

By Amber Dicken • September 16, 2019
Common reasons you may owe taxes and what you can do to avoid a nasty surprise. Save money on your tax bill!

Tax Checkup - Video

By Amber Dicken • August 28, 2019
When was the last time you visited with your CPA? Get a tax Checkup now before it’s too late to strategize. Make informed and intelligent financial decisions and avoid costly surprises.

Stop the LLC Madness

By Amber Dicken • August 22, 2019
Forming a legal business entity is serious business. STOP and read this article to see if forming an entity is even necessary in your specific circumstances. The article discusses the reasons to, and not to, form a Limited Liability Company (LLC). It is time to Stop the LLC Madness!! Follow the link to read the complete article!

Death and Taxes - Video

By Amber Dicken • August 16, 2019
Death and Taxes, the only 2 things we MUST DO in life. Understand the complexities. Is a final return needed? Are you a surviving spouse? Was there a will or trust? We can help.

Annual Franchise Tax

By Amber Dicken • August 9, 2019
Keep your business legal! Information on who, why, and when you need to file your Annual Franchise Tax Report in the State of Arkansas. Follow the link to read more!

Tracking Expenses

By Amber Dicken • July 30, 2019
Do you use a shoe box to track your personal or business expenses? Don’t spend hours sorting and summarizing receipts for your tax return. There is a safer, faster and easier way!

2020 HSA Deductions

By Byrd & Massey • May 31, 2019
The IRS announced the annual inflation-adjusted limits on deductions for contributions to a health savings account (HSA) allowed for taxpayers with family coverage under a high deductible health plan for 2020. For more information click here. https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2019/may/2020-hsa-contribution-limits-201921341.html

Best of the Best NWA!!

By Amber Dicken • March 22, 2019
2018 Best of the Best Tax Preparation Service and Accounting Service. Thank you Northwest Arkansas!!!
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