QuickBooks 2005 Conversion Question

US QuickBooks Pro for Windows : 2005

Hey. Im a ProAdvisor out of LA and Ive got a question to anyone who might have experience with this issue. I have a client who wants to upgrade from QuickBooks 2005 to QuickBooks 2008. I know its only backwards compatible 3 years thats why I recommended 2008 because it can convert an older file with some of the more advanced functionality. My question is: has anyone had any issues with a 2005 conversion? I have heard that the 2005 conversions can slow down the file and some functions may not work properly. Do you guys recommend setting up a new file and just entering historical transactions for the past year or so? I know its funny, people with 2005, but there are still some old schoolers out there and it would be good know how to handle stuff like this. Let me know your experiences guys. Thanks.

There isn't backwards compatibility for 3 years, that's how many years are supported by Intuit before it is sunsetted. After 3 years, Intuit no longer supports it and some features quit working--like payroll, emailing invoices, etc.

I see no reason to go to 2008--you should recommend 2009 and/or 2010 which will begin shipping soon.

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