If your business relies on QuickBooks Desktop 2022, you need to start planning for a transition. On May 31, 2025, Intuit will discontinue support for QuickBooks Desktop 2022, which means critical services like Payroll, Payments, and Online Banking will stop working.

Failing to upgrade could lead to major disruptions in your financial processes. In this post, we'll explain what this change means, what your options are, and how Peak Advisers can help you make the transition smoothly.

What’s Happening with QuickBooks Desktop 2022?

Intuit follows a discontinuation policy, where each version of QuickBooks Desktop is supported for three years before being phased out. After May 31, 2025, QuickBooks Desktop 2022 users will lose access to key features, including:

✅ QuickBooks Desktop Payroll – Payroll processing will stop.
✅ QuickBooks Payments – You won’t be able to process payments through QuickBooks.
✅ Bank Feeds & Online Banking – No automatic transaction downloads from banks.
✅ Security Updates & Support – No further product updates or customer support.

If you’re still using QuickBooks Desktop 2022, now is the time to plan your next steps.

Who Does This Impact?

This change affects any business using QuickBooks Desktop 2022 for accounting, payroll, or payment processing. If you're unsure whether this applies to you, there’s an easy way to check your version.

How to Check Your QuickBooks Version

🔹 Option 1: Open QuickBooks and press F2 (or Ctrl + 1 on some keyboards). This will bring up the Product Information window, where you can see your QuickBooks version, release number, and license details.
🔹 Option 2: Go to Help → About QuickBooks Desktop to view version details.

Not upgrading could mean losing access to payroll services, missing important security updates, and having trouble with bank transactions and credit card processing.

What Are Your Options?

1. Upgrade to QuickBooks Desktop 2024

If you prefer to stay on QuickBooks Desktop, you’ll need to upgrade to QuickBooks Desktop 2024 to continue receiving support, security updates, and service access.

🔹 Pros: Familiar interface, retains existing workflows.
🔹 Cons: Requires a one-time purchase or an annual subscription.

2. Move to QuickBooks Online

Many businesses are transitioning to QuickBooks Online (QBO) for its cloud-based flexibility and automatic updates.

🔹 Pros: Access from anywhere, real-time data, automatic backups.
🔹 Cons: Monthly subscription, some feature differences from Desktop.

💡 Need help deciding? Peak Advisers can assess your needs and recommend the best option for your business.

Why Upgrade Now?

📌 Avoid Service Disruptions – Waiting too long could cause payroll and payment processing failures.
📌 Ensure Data Security – Older QuickBooks versions stop receiving security updates.
📌 Prevent Accounting Errors – Features like Bank Feeds will stop working, leading to manual data entry and potential mistakes.

How Peak Advisers Can Help

Not sure which option is best for you? We’ve got you covered!

✅ QuickBooks Consultation – We’ll help you choose between QuickBooks Desktop 2024 and QuickBooks Online.
✅ Full Migration & Setup – Seamless data transfer with minimal downtime.
✅ Training & Support – Learn how to use new QuickBooks features effectively.

Act Now – Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late!

May 31, 2025, will be here before you know it. Avoid last-minute stress and potential financial disruptions by planning your transition today.

🔹 Need expert guidance? Schedule a free consultation with Peak Advisers.
🔹 Have questions? We’re happy to help—contact us now!