Intuit, Inc. — QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions

The QuickBooks user interface remains much the same as it has in the past
few years. A drop-down menu bar at the top of the screen provides access to
basic system functions as well as access to all QuickBooks functions. Below
this menu bar is a series of icons that provide access to various “centers”
along with Reminders, Services, Payroll and Credit Cards. The majority of the
main screen contains a flowchart type menu where the user can click on Vendors,
Customers, Employees, Company and Banking functions.

Data-entry screens are easily navigated, and all contain the ability to add
customers, vendors and employee data on the fly. You can also choose to view
account history, search for specific data, send data via e-mail, or even check
spelling from all main transaction screens.

Modules & Notable Features – 5 Stars
QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions offers a complete financial software solution
with Customer (AR), Vendor (AP), Banking, Employees (Payroll), Sales Orders,
Purchase Orders, and Inventory. New in version 8.0 is an advanced on-demand
inventory solution that works with Velocity Software, and new dashboards using
the online Business Intelligence application. QuickBooks Enterprise can run
on a Linux server, and the 8.0 release also offers better Outlook integration,
as well as easier data importing capabilities. Product-driven customers will
appreciate the improved inventory functions. Utilizing the QuickBooks Controls
& Permissions helps ensure that data is safe, allowing administrators to
choose the level of product access for each employee.

Integration/Import/Export – 4.5
Stars One of QuickBooks Enterprise’s strongest features is that it’s
all-inclusive and designed to work together. Intuit also offers a wide variety
of add-on and third-party products (over 200) designed to work with or integrate
with the QuickBooks line of products. Improved Data Import options included
in the latest version ensures that importing customer, vendor or product information
is easier than ever.

Reporting – 4.5 Stars
QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions offers solid reporting options, with more than
120 standard reports that can be modified as needed. The Report Center provides
a comprehensive list that details each report available. Clicking on the link
before the explanation brings up a sample report format. Once a report is customized,
it can be saved in the Memorized Reports area for future access. The Financial
Statement Designer lets the user select the report period as well as the reports
that need to be updated or created. All reports are easily exported to Excel
or can be e-mailed to recipients as either an Excel or PDF file.

Support/Training/Help – 5 Stars
New and existing users have a wide variety of support options. New purchasers
of QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions receive a one-year subscription to Intuit’s
Full Service Plan, which includes all product upgrades, dedicated technical
support, custom reporting services, online backup and data protection services.
The plan will renew annually at the current rate of the plan at that time. The
QuickBooks Knowledgebase offers access to QuickBooks experts and FAQs. Training
and tutorial CDs are also available, and the Help function offers basic training
and tutorials.

Relative Value – 5 Stars
At a cost of $9,000 for a 20-user system, QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions offers
an affordable way to expand a business’ accounting software capability
without breaking the budget. A near non-existent learning curve and less training
time ensures that a user can be up and running quickly with this very easily
navigated product. And with its extensive storage capability and multi-user
functionality, a business is likely to be using QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions
for years to come.

2008 Overall Rating: 5 Stars