Read the QuickBooks system requirements for Mac 2019

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When a user uses QuickBooks software- widely used
accounting software, it is necessary for the user
to know about the release and version of the
software he/she is using.  This helps
in troubleshooting the QuickBooks errors so that
you can update your QuickBooks version as and
when needed. This article will help you check the
version and release of your QuickBooks software
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Find the version and release of your QuickBooks
software
You can follow the instructions given below in
order to find the version and release of the
QuickBooks software you are using and how you can
update it
QuickBooks Desktop (Pro, Premier or Enterprise)

• First of all, press the F2 key. Check the product
  line on the product information window when you
  want to know the version and release of the
  software.
• To update your QuickBooks Desktop for windows,
  then you can see Update your QuickBooks Desktop
  to the latest release

Steps to Know the Latest Version of QuickBooks
File You are Using

• Open your QuickBooks Desktop, press F2 or Ctrl
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• Go to product information window and see the file
  section in order to find the versions you have
  used.

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• You can also find the list of recently used
  versions

List of Recently Used Versions
Code Version
V28 QuickBooks Desktop 2018
V27 QuickBooks Desktop 2017
V26 QuickBooks Desktop 2016
V25
QuickBooks for Mac 2019 (Applies to the US only)
We all know that due to some reason Intuit Inc.
stopped launching the new updates of QuickBooks
for Mac. The last updated QuickBooks for Mac
version was QuickBooks Mac 2016. You must be
wondering why..!! Why Intuit Inc. stopped the
updates of QuickBooks for Mac 2016?? Well, the
only reason behind this was QuickBooks Mac 2016
wasnt much compatible to run over all kind of
operating system.
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Many QuickBooks for Mac 2016 version users were
facing issues in operating it over their system.
Therefore, Intuit Inc. especially about to launch
the newly released QuickBooks for Mac
2019 updated version. The QuickBooks Mac 2016
users can update the QuickBooks to the latest
released QuickBooks Mac 2019 version in spite of
purchasing the whole new QuickBooks Mac 2019
software. To make this QuickBooks for Mac
2019 version compatible with the users, Intuit
Inc. provided the minimum system requirement
guideline for the US citizens.
QuickBooks for Mac 2019 (for the US only)
System requirements QuickBooks for Mac 2019 are
following
Minimum System Requirements

• At least Mac operating system 10.12 (Sierra)
  supported by Mac operating system 10.13 (High
  Sierra), Mac operating system 10.14 (Mojave)
• Core 2 Duo or higher Intel processor
• Multi-user server
• At least 2 GB RAM 4 GB RAM recommended
• At least 250 MB free or available disk space
• For the QB downloaded installation, a CD/DVD
  drive with a proper internet connection is
  mandatory.
• Printer In case, you are planning to print
  graphs, reports, purchase order, deposit slips
  invoices, mailing labels, lists, or checks. Make
  sure that the printer is 100 compatible with the
  Macintosh

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• Checks In case, you want to print the checks
  Use the Intuit Checks. It does not support the
  Canadian image ready checks.
• It also requires the product registration.

Integration/Compatibility Requirements

• Export Report Data The Export Report Data
  requires the Apple Number v3.5 Microsoft Excel
  2016 or later, including Mac Office 365.
• Email The Email requires the Apple Mail,
  Microsoft Outlook 2016 or later, including Mac
  office 365, almost all support to Email.
• Accepts Credit Debit Cards it requires the
  Intuit Merchant Services for QuickBooks Mac.
• QuickBooks Payroll for Mac QuickBooks Mac
  integrated with the payroll processing requires a
  paid subscription, EIN, Internet access. The
  QuickBooks 2019 for Mac works swiftly with the
  QuickBooks Payroll for Mac.
• QuickBooks Payroll for Mac requires Internet
  connection Adobe Reader to print the checks and
  forms.
• System requirements for the QuickBooks Payroll
  for Mac Matrix
• Top pay may differ from those of QB. even more,
  details visit the website at www.macpayroll.com
  and matrix.com
• QBD for Mac 2019 helps a one-way conversion in
  QuickBooks online because one-way conversion is
  secure.
• It also helps one-way conversion from QBD for
  windows 2016-2018.
• Helps Round-Tripping with QB for Windows 2019
  because round-tripping is a better option to send
  the data file to the Accountant.

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System Requirements for QuickBooks for Mac Older
Versions
Read the QuickBooks system requirement for Mac
earlier versions

• QuickBooks for Mac 2016 R5 or earlier- MacOS
  10.10.2 (Yosemite), MacOS 10.11 (EI Caption).
• QuickBooks for Mac 2016 R6 and later- MacOS
  10.11(EL Caption), and MacOS 10.12(Sierra).
• Mac processor should be Intel Core 2 Duo or
  higher.
• For Multi-user server, your Mac processor should
  be Intel Core 2 Duo or higher processor to run a
  server.
• Mac Ram should be 2GB RAM(4 GB RAM recommended).
• 250MB of disk space should be available on Mac.
• For Printer 100 Macintosh-compatible printer,
  if you plan to print invoices, checks, deposit
  slips, purchase orders, mailing labels, reports
  or graphs.
• For Checks use intuit checks if you intended to
  print checks. Canadian Image prepared cheques are
  not supported.
• Product registration required.

QuickBooks Software has Numerous
Integration/Compatibility Needs Like
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• QuickBooks Payroll for Mac requires for Internet
  connectivity and also Adobe Reader to print
  checks and also kinds, additional costs use.
• Top Pay could vary from those of QB. QuickBooks
  for Mac 2016 supports one-side conversion from
  QuickBooks for Windows OS 2012, 2013, 2014 as
  well as 2016.
• Export report details requirements for Apple
  Numbers 09, Microsoft Excel 2008 or 2011 for Mac
• E-mail requirements for Apple Mail, Microsoft
  Entourage 2008 or Outlook 2011 for Mac
• Approving credit and debit cards directly into
  QB2016 for Mac requires for Intuit Merchant
  Service for QuickBooks for Mac, subject to
  application, recommendation and debit card
  transactions are processed as Signature Debit,
  which does not need getting in a PIN code.
• Handling payroll, integrated with QuickBooks for
  Mac, requires the paid subscription (marketed
  independently), EIN and Internet access to. QB
  2016 for Mac collaborates with Intuit QuickBooks
  Payroll for Mac.

We hope that this article provided you the right
information. It might be possible that you
encounter any problem related to QuickBooks for
Mac 2019 or require any information related to
it. In such case, we recommend you contact
the QuickBooks Support for Mac. For an urgent
QuickBooks for Mac 2019 information, you can get
in touch with the QuickBooks Support Help team
on their toll-free helpline number
.i.e. 1(800)880-6389.
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QuickBooks Desktop 2019 Advanced Enhanced
Functionality Whats New and Improved
Features QuickBooks Desktop Edition 2019 
QuickBooks for Mac (US only)

• To check the version and release on QuickBooks
  Desktop, go to Help menu and then to Product
  Information
• To update QuickBooks Desktop for Mac, click on
  Update QuickBooks Desktop to the latest release

QuickBooks Statement Writer (QSW)

• If you want to check the version and release

1. On QuickBooks Desktop, go to Reports gt QuickBooks
   Statement Writer (QSW)
2. As soon as the program opens, choose Help gt About
   QuickBooks Statement Writer. You can find the
   information about the version in the About window.

• Updating QuickBooks Statement Writer

1. Open QuickBooks Statement Writer
2. Select Help Center gt Update

QuickBooks Basic or Enhanced Payroll (For US Only)
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• Check the payroll version

1. If you are using QuickBooks Desktop, go to
   Employees and then to Payroll Center.
2. Select the Payroll tab and to see the
   Subscription Status window

• If you want to download the latest payroll
  update, then see Download the latest payroll tax
  table.

QuickBooks Point of Sale (US Only)

• You can go the Help menu and then, About Point
  of Sale to check the POS version and release.
  You can find the edition and version in the
  product line at the top.
• If you want to update QuickBooks Point of Sale,
  you can check Update QuickBooks Point of Sale
  for Desktop to the latest release.

QuickBooks Merchant Services or QuickBooks
Payments (US Only)
Till time, there is no version available
for Merchant Services or Payments and QuickBooks
is the only software used as an entry point to
the Merchant Services (IMS) Server.
We hope that the above given article helped you
to understand the procedure to address your
query. In the meanwhile, If you need any type of
further information on this topic then you can
take help from our Intuit Certified ProAdvisors.
In order to get instant help support for you
QuickBooks issues you can contact our QuickBooks
Support team. We are available with 24 hour of
customer service. Dial 1(800)880-6389 and speak
with one of our QuickBooks Expert.