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Enterprise Solutions 12.0
Advanced functionality, sophisticated reporting and flexibility to grow
Your client's business finances are complex; QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions 12.0 has
the advanced functionality, sophisticated reporting and flexibility to grow with your client's needs — at a price they can afford. Welcome to the next big step for your clients—QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions 12.0!
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Why QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions 12.0?
QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions 12.0 is right for...
- Clients who prefer larger capacity in QuickBooks to track items, customers, or vendors
- Clients who need more than 3 users or multiple locations
- Clients who have inventory-intensive workflows or inventory in more than one location
- Clients who process a large number of transactions
- Clients who require comprehensive and customizable reporting tools
Product Overview
More than 85,000 companies have selected QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions to deliver the advanced functionality of a sophisticated accounting and financial software system, with the same ease of QuickBooks — for thousands less than alternatives.[1] QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions offers:Data the way you want to see it
Enhanced reporting customization allows your clients to leverage improved built-in reports or combine them from multiple company files[2] to get a comprehensive view of their business.
Efficiently manage inventory across your business
QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions Advanced Inventory[3] allows your clients to track inventory across multiple locations, plus use FIFO costing and serial number or lot tracking—all in QuickBooks.
Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of expanded user controls
Your clients can give their employees access to the information and activities they need to do their jobs, without exposing their sensitive data to accidental or intentional misuse. Allow or restrict their users to access over 115 individual reports, bank accounts, lists and activities in Enterprise Solutions.
Boost productivity
- Save time spent switching between company files by working in two instances of QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions at the same time[4]
- Your clients can set automatic price adjustments to reflect any cost changes to their items, and find items in their sales forms based on item detail directly from their sales order, invoice, or sales receipt
- Perform more tasks in multi-user mode, including adjust inventory, define custom fields, change sales tax rates, and make deposits
Your clients can easily scale as their business grows without changing software systems. Scale from 5 to up to 30 simultaneous users and track hundreds of thousands of customers, vendors and inventory items.[5]
Enjoy true peace of mind
The Full Service Plan is included in the first year, giving your clients exclusive access to our North America-based team of product experts, unlimited technical support, any available upgrades, online backup and data protection services at no additional cost.[6]
Seamless transition and a familiar look and feel
Moving up to Enterprise Solutions from QuickBooks Pro or Premier is as easy as any other upgrade, and it looks and feels just like the QuickBooks your client already knows and uses today.
What's New in Enterprise 12.0
New Features Exclusively Available in QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions 12.0
NEW! Enhanced Inventory Receiving
Save time and increase accuracy. Your clients can now manage new inventory received by simply entering item receipts and bills related to each other or to Purchase Orders—ensuring accurate inventory counts, regardless of the order in which they were entered.
NEW! Faster Form Completion
Your clients can find, sort and categorize items in their sales forms based on item detail. With the click of a mouse, your clients can now automatically populate the selected items into the form they're working on.
NEW! Automatic Price Adjustments
Your clients can save time, by setting a default percentage or dollar amount to mark up their items. When their costs change, QuickBooks can easily and automatically adjust their prices for them.
NEW! More Multi-User Activities
Multi-user mode just got more productive and efficient. Your clients can now:
- Define custom fields
- Set closing dates
- Make deposits
- Change list sort orders
New Features Also Available in QuickBooks Pro 2012 and/or QuickBooks Premier 2012
NEW! Inventory Center
Stay on top of tasks with the Inventory Center. You can now easily find and locate inventory tasks, as well as add notes or images for easier identification.[7]
NEW! Calendar View
Staying on top of invoices, billing and other important tasks just got easier! The new integrated Calendar feature allows your clients to quickly view invoice and billing dates and other scheduled tasks. Plus, the improved To Do List now captures more relevant information and displays it, making it easier to see and get done.
IMPROVED! Excel Integration Refresh
Save time when exporting QuickBooks to Excel. Your clients can now save their worksheet formatting when they export, then when they refresh the report for a new time period, simply update the saved file and their formats will be automatically applied to each new report[8]—it's that easy!
NEW! Contributed Reports
Save time and increase efficiency by leveraging report templates, created by other QuickBooks users. You can also create report templates for your clients to use. Your clients can easily find the reports they need and filter them by industry type, user ratings and report popularity. Populate the report with their data in one click.
NEW! Document Center
Your clients can improve their organization by attaching and storing contacts, proposals, receipts and other important documents in the QuickBooks Document Center. Simply drag and drop the documents they need, when they need them to their hard drive. Just another way QuickBooks 2012 is helping make tax time a little easier.
IMPROVED! Memorized Transactions
Increase efficiency by reviewing individual transactions (billing, invoices, estimates, etc.) before they are processed, and have the freedom to choose which transaction to process and which to postpone—all with a simple click of the mouse.
NEW! Batched Invoicing for Time and Expenses
Save valuable time by invoicing multiple customers for time and expenses in one convenient batch. Simply create the invoice, select the customers to send it to, and let QuickBooks process the batch.
NEW! Batched Time Sheets
Increase efficiency by creating time sheets for multiple employees or vendors in one batch. It's simple, just create the time sheet and select the employees who worked the same hours and click "create." No additional re-entry needed.
NEW! Lead Center
Track and follow up on important sales leads in the new QuickBooks Lead Center. When your client's leads become customers, that customer's contact information can be transferred into the Customer Center with the simple click of the mouse.
Advanced Inventory
NEW in Advanced Inventory for QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions 12.0[3]
NEW! Serial Number or Lot Tracking
Save time by tracking serial or lot numbers right inside of QuickBooks.
- Simply enter the serial or lot numbers at the time of purchase, sale or transfer and get accurate tracking—no extra data entry is required.
- When it's time to track, your clients can simply use new reports to track defective lots through assemblies and subassemblies, in stock on shelves, and customer purchases.
NEW! FIFO Costing
Enjoy increased flexibility by working in FIFO costing in addition to average costing for tracking inventory. Plus, your client can easily switch between costing methods whenever they want or need to.[9]
Pricing
QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions 12.0 has simpler and more affordable pricing for your larger clients.
| 5 user | 10 user | Up to 30 users | New! Advanced Inventory[3] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP New Users | $3,000 | $5,000 | $8,000 | $699/year |
| ProAdvisor Discount | up to 20% | up to 20% | up to 12.5% | N/A |
| MSRP Current QuickBooks Pro/Premier Users | $2,400 | $4,000 | $7,000 | $699/year |
| Full Service Plan Renewal (First year included with purchase of Enterprise Solutions[6]) | $850/year | $1,300/year | $2,000/year | $699/year |
FAQs
Can I still manage my client's files if they're using Enterprise Solutions?
We've created a single-license version of the Enterprise Solutions software that allows accountants to manage their clients who are using the software. It's called QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions Accountant.
What if my client changes his/her mind — what is your return policy?
We stand behind Enterprise Solutions with a money-back satisfaction guarantee. If you're not satisfied, return it to Intuit within 60 days along with a dated receipt for a refund on your purchase price. That means your clients can try it with no risk whatsoever.
How do performance, stability and database connectivity measure up?
To maximize multiple user productivity, Enterprise Solutions multi-user mode is optimized for Microsoft® Windows XP, Windows 2003 Server, Windows 2008 Server, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 client-server networks. Your clients now have the option of hosting your database server on a Linux operating system. Enterprise Solutions is also Remote Desktop Services compliant.[9] You can centrally locate Enterprise Solutions on a single server and provide access to your multiple users via the LAN or WAN for remote locations. As a result, you don't have to install Enterprise Solutions on each user's PC and you can maximize performance over lower bandwidth connections.
Enterprise Solutions has a powerful industry-standard SQL database to deliver the best performance for the application. QuickBooks Software Development Kit (SDK) provides APIs to developers and consultants to easily share (import and export) data from Enterprise Solutions. This allows selected sales, customer or financial data to automatically move between software products and prevents data from being corrupted in the sharing process. A free copy of SDK can be downloaded from http://developer.intuit.com. Over 200 business applications (sold separately) integrate with QuickBooks using the SDK.[10]
Resources
Switching Center
Intuit provides free data transfer tools so you can easily transfer your existing data from programs such as Microsoft Excel, Peachtree and QuickBooks Pro and Premier.
We also provide data migration services to convert your clients' business data from a wide range of popular financial management programs — so they can be up and running on QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions in days, not months.
Call (888) 236-9501 and ask one of our sales consultants for information about data migration services, or click on the product below to learn more.
Your Current Product:
- DacEasy
- EasyACCT
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- Microsoft Great Plains
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- MYOB
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- One Write Plus
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- Peachtree
- QuickBooks Pro/Premier
- Sage BusinessWorks
- Sage MAS 90/200
- Sage MAS 500
- Simply Accounting
- And many others!
Case Studies
Any Lab Test Now
Industry: Healthcare
Previous Software: Sage MAS 200
A medical lab facility looking to reduce the complexity and costs associated with managing their accounting and business operations. As chief operating officer, Melanie Reeves says:
"I estimate we've saved about one-half the cost of MAS 200 — there is a massive time savings for myself and our employees, and we have a much, much lower need for additional support and consulting."
Best Masonry, Inc.
Industry: Construction
Previous Software: QuickBooks Premier
When Best Masonry, Inc. outgrew QuickBooks Premier they switched to QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions and happily stayed in the Intuit family. As their business grew, QuickBooks grew with them.
"Having powerful software that allows us to track expenses on specific projects is crucial to our business."
Film & Vinyl Design LLC
Industry: Professional Services
Previous Software: Sage MAS 90
Brett Wassell, owner of Film & Vinyl Design LLC, decided that 2007 would be the last year he would overpay for a MAS90 financial management system that didn't even meet his needs.
"With QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions, I now have an updated, integrated system where I check for everything in one place."
Marine Group Boat Works
Industry: Construction
Previous Software: Sage MAS 90
This 20 year old boat repair yard for commercial and Navy vessels switched from MAS 90 to Enterprise Solutions to gain real-time access to their business data for quick decision making and to support their business growth. Enterprise Solutions gives them an easy to use system that their employees, even the non-accountants, can work within and utilize the data. Plus they have reported savings of up to $15,000 per year since switching to Enterprise Solutions.
"With QuickBooks we are able to make things work the way we want it to work."
Round Table Restaurant Franchise
Industry: Retail
Previous Software: Great Plains
A franchisee owner looking to update their business management system to support regulatory requirements. Considered more expensive alternatives but found that QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions not only saves them money but has significantly streamlined their accounting and payroll processes. As office manager, Cheryl Annotti says:
"Enterprise Solutions is just so easy to use. I can create reports on-screen, drill-down on transactions, then make any modifications I need to right on the spot."
White Papers
- Complete List of Reports
- Maximizing the Value and Performance of QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions with Remote Desktop Services
- Protect Your Business from Fraud: Keep Your Financial Information Secure
System Requirements
Minimum System Requirements
- Minimum 2.0 GHz processor, 2.4 GHz recommended for a client
- Minimum 2.0 GHz processor (1.2 GHz for Linux), 2.4 GHz recommended (2.0 GHz for Linux) for a server
- Minimum 1 GB RAM for single user, 2 GB RAM recommended for multiple users for a client
- Minimum 1 GB RAM, 2 GB RAM recommended for a server
- Minimum 2.5 GB available disk space (additional space required for data files) for client and server
Disk Space Requirements for Additional Software
- 250 MB disk space for Microsoft .NET 4.0 Runtime, provided on the QuickBooks CD
Additional Hardware and Software Requirements
- Microsoft Windows XP (SP3), Vista (SP1 including 64 Bit), 7 (including 64-Bit)
- Minimum 1024x768 screen resolution. 16-bit or higher color
- 4x CD-ROM
- All online features/services require Internet access via IE 7, IE 8, IE 9
Integration with Other Software
- Microsoft Word and Excel integration requires Word and Excel 2003, 2007, or 2010[11]
- Synchronization with Outlook requires QuickBooks Contact Sync for Outlook 2003 or 2007 (downloadable for free at: www.quickbooks.com/contact_sync)
- Email Estimates, Invoices and other forms with Gmail, Yahoo! Mail, Windows Mail
- Compatible with QuickBooks Point of Sale version 7.0 and later
Windows File Server Requirements
- Microsoft Windows XP (SP3), Vista (SP1 with UAC on), 7 (w/ UAC on), Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Small Business Server 2008
Linux File Server Requirements
Run the QuickBooks Database Server on Linux. Store your QuickBooks on a Linux server and use QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions running on your Windows desktop client to access that data. You can utilize the server operating system of your choice to meet the needs of your business environment.[12]Linux is supported for Enterprise Solutions 12.0 (OpenSUSE 11.3, Fedora 15, Red Hat Enterprise 6.0), Enterprise Solution 11.0 (OpenSUSE 11.2, Fedora 12 and Red Hat Enterprise 5.4), Enterprise Solutions 10.0 (OpenSUSE 11 and Fedora 11), and Enterprise Solutions 9.0 (OpenSUSE 10, Fedora 10, and Novell Open Workgroup Suite Small Business Edition). Click here to download the installation guide for Novell Open Workgroup Suite Small Business Edition.
For Enterprise Solutions 11.0:
- Download RPM for Linux installation
- Download Public Key to verify the content of the RPM package
- Download the 11.0 Installation Guide (PDF) as you install and configure the QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions Linux Database Server Manager on your Linux server
For Enterprise Solutions 10.0:
- Download RPM for Linux installation
- Download Public Key to verify the content of the RPM package
- Download the 10.0 Installation Guide (PDF) as you install and configure the QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions Linux Database Server Manager on your Linux server
For Enterprise Solutions 9.0:
- Download RPM for Version 9.0 Release 9 or later for Linux installation
- Download RPM for Version 9.0 Release 8 or earlier for Linux installation
- Download Public Key to verify the content of the RPM package
- Download the 9.0 Installation Guide (PDF) as you install and configure the QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions Linux Database Server Manager on your Linux server
- Intuit Sync Manager
- Intuit Software Development Kit-based 3rd party applications
- Some limitations will apply in the primary and secondary instance when running both at the same time. Click here for the list of limitations.
- Study conducted in November, 2008. Pricing analysis based on public information and information provided by accounting software industry professionals for installation supporting 10 users and including core accounting applications for four popular mid-market accounting solutions (excluding Sage Peachtree and DacEasy). In some cases the costs are best estimates based on a wide range of source data. Customers should conduct their own price research before making any purchase decision.
- Requires Microsoft Excel 2002, 2003, or 2007. Company files must all be on the same version of QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions.
- Additional fees apply for the Advanced Inventory add-on subscription. Requires QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions 12.0 with an active Full Service Plan and an internet connection.
- Some functionality may be limited when running two instances. See www.qbes.com/sysreq for more information.
- Enterprise Solutions allows you to add up to one million names (e.g. customers, vendors, employees) and up to one million items (e.g. inventory, non-inventory, and service items). Some performance degradation is likely as your lists approach these size thresholds.
- The Full Service Plan (FSP) is good for 12 months from QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions purchase date or Full Service Plan renewal date. You have the option to add QuickBooks Connect, Intuit Commissions, Time and Billing and Intuit Data Protect for free as an active FSP member. Service begins as of the date activated and continues through to the expiration date of your FSP plan. QuickBooks support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week; the Enterprise Solutions team (including our U.S.-based team of product experts) is available weekdays from 4:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Pacific Time. Support hours exclude occasional downtime due to system and server maintenance, company events, observed U.S. holidays and events beyond our control. Intuit reserves the right to limit each telephone contact to one hour and to one incident. Active Full Service Plan members receive new version upgrades when and if released within 12 months of QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions purchase date or Full Service Plan renewal date. Terms, conditions, pricing, service offerings, and availability of the Full Service Plan are subject to change at any time without notice. U.S. only.
- Ability to add images is only available in Enterprise Solutions 12.0.
- Excel integration requires Excel 2003 and 2007.
- If the Advanced Inventory add-on subscription lapses, users' data will revert to average cost for all dates.
- Business software applications sold separately. For a complete list of software that works with QuickBooks, visit the Solutions Marketplace at http://marketplace.intuit.com.
- QuickBooks Statement Writer and QuickBooks File Manager require Excel 2003 or 2007.
- Requires QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions 7.0 Release 8 or later. Enterprise Solutions can only be installed on a Windows client.
