Explore the New Integrations Coming to QuickBooks Desktop Pro 2024

QuickBooks Desktop Pro 2024 is set to launch with some exciting new integrations and features that will help streamline business workflows. In this article, we'll explore some of the key integrations that small business owners can look forward to in the latest version of QuickBooks Desktop Pro.

Seamless Integration with Microsoft Office 365

One of the most anticipated new integrations is with Microsoft Office 365. QuickBooks Desktop Pro 2024 will allow for two-way syncing between QuickBooks and Office 365 applications like Outlook, Excel, Word and Teams. This means you can easily share business data between QuickBooks and Office without having to manually export or import files.

For example, you'll be able to automatically sync contacts and calendar appointments from Outlook to QuickBooks 2024. When you create or update a contact in Outlook, it will automatically update in QuickBooks as well. This avoids duplication of contacts and saves you time.

You'll also be able to easily import or export Excel data into QuickBooks for tasks like budgeting and reporting. And you can share financial reports or invoices with colleagues via Microsoft Teams or email directly from QuickBooks.

Enhanced Payroll Integration

The new version of QuickBooks Desktop Pro will have an improved payroll integration. It will allow for easy, automated syncing between QuickBooks payroll and tax data.

This means after each payroll run, employee payroll taxes will automatically be updated in QuickBooks. Things like payroll liabilities, wages, and tax expenses will sync seamlessly into the correct accounts in QuickBooks, saving you time and eliminating manual data entry.

The improved integration will also fully automate federal and state payroll tax filings and payments within QuickBooks. You'll be able to handle all your payroll tax forms, payments, and other compliance tasks in one place.

Advanced Inventory Syncing with QBES

QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions (QBES) is Intuit's inventory and order management software. QuickBooks Desktop Pro 2024 will feature advanced integration with QBES to provide robust inventory management capabilities.

You'll be able to sync real-time inventory adjustments and updates between QBES and QuickBooks Desktop Pro. When inventory quantities change in one software, it will automatically update the other. This helps you accurately track inventory in both applications.

You'll also be able to sync over purchase orders, work orders, and customer invoices from QBES to QuickBooks Desktop Pro. This creates a seamless flow between order management and accounting.

Improved Bank Feeds and Rules Automation

Downloading transactions and reconciling accounts is made easier in QuickBooks Desktop Pro 2024. It will feature more reliable bank feeds that smoothly integrate with more financial institutions.

You'll also be able to set up customized rules to automate transaction categorization, saving you time. Rules can be applied to bank feeds to automatically sort transactions into expense accounts.

With the improved connectivity of bank feeds and automation of transaction entry, you can efficiently match transactions and reconcile accounts in QuickBooks Desktop Pro 2024.

Expanded Sales Tax Automation

Sales tax workflows are streamlined with the new QuickBooks Desktop Pro release. It will provide integration with leading sales tax vendor Avalara AvaTax.

This allows you to automatically calculate sales tax obligations in real-time within QuickBooks. Rates are kept up-to-date in the software, removing the headache of managing sales tax payments and filings manually.

You'll also be able to automatically file sales tax returns directly from QuickBooks Desktop Pro 2024. This saves you time and ensures sales tax compliance.

Seamless Integration with Payments Processors

Getting paid faster is now easier with enhanced payments integrations in QuickBooks Desktop Pro 2024. The software will connect with various payments providers to enable accepting credit cards and ACH payments directly in QuickBooks.

This allows you to invoice customers and accept payments in one unified workflow. Accepted payments will automatically sync with the appropriate invoice and customer in QuickBooks, saving you time.

Top payment processors like Stripe, Authorize.Net and PayPal Payflow Pro will have out-of-the-box integrations. You'll be able to easily configure payments and start collecting from customers faster.

Expanded 3rd Party App Integrations

QuickBooks Desktop Pro 2024 will feature an expanded directory of third-party integrations on the QuickBooks App Store. This makes it easier to connect the software with popular business apps.

Some of the exciting new integrations include project management tools like Asana and monday.com, ecommerce platforms like Shopify and WooCommerce, marketing automation tools like Mailchimp and Constant Contact, and POS systems like Square and Clover.

With access to more apps, you'll be able to further expand the capabilities of QuickBooks Desktop Pro and streamline workflows. The App Store makes it simple to add new integrations as your business needs evolve over time.

The Key Takeaway

The latest release of QuickBooks Desktop Pro is shaping up to provide significant new integrations that solve key pain points for businesses. Seamless connectivity with Office 365, deepened payroll and inventory syncing, expanded payments capabilities, and smoother workflows for sales tax and bank feeds all add up to major time savings.

With the ability to easily connect QuickBooks Desktop Pro with many best-in-class business applications, small businesses can experience new levels of productivity and efficiency. The new integrations unlock the ability to easily share data across platforms for more insightful reporting and confident decision making.