Upgrade to QuickBooks Desktop 2024 Pro, Premier, or Enterprise

2 min readOct 18, 2023

QuickBooks Desktop 2024 is expected to launch later this year with new features and improvements. For existing QuickBooks users, upgrading provides access to the latest capabilities to enhance your accounting workflows. This article covers how to upgrade to QuickBooks Desktop 2024 Pro, Premier, or Enterprise edition.

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Overview of QuickBooks Desktop Editions

QuickBooks Desktop is available in three main desktop editions:

QuickBooks Pro

The basic small business accounting version with core invoicing, expense tracking, reporting, and inventory features.

QuickBooks Premier

Adds advanced reporting, industry-specific tools, and more detailed inventory/sales data over Pro.

QuickBooks Enterprise

The most robust version with increased user controls, advanced pricing/inventory features, and higher limits.

QuickBooks Desktop 2024 Upgrade Eligibility

To upgrade to the newest version, you must meet certain eligibility requirements based on your current QuickBooks Upgrade 2024 Desktop version:

QuickBooks Desktop 2021/2022/2023 — Can directly upgrade to QuickBooks Desktop 2024 upon release
QuickBooks Desktop 2019/2020 — Must install the 2023 upgrade first, then can update to 2024
Older than QuickBooks Desktop 2019 — Requires purchasing a new 2024 license

Review the exact terms when QuickBooks Desktop 2024 launches in case of any changes.

Upgrading QuickBooks Desktop Pro to 2024

If currently using QuickBooks Desktop Pro 2021 or newer, follow these steps to upgrade to Pro 2024:

Backup your company file
Download the QuickBooks Desktop 2024 installer
Run the installer and select to upgrade QuickBooks Pro
Walk through prompts to update Pro to the 2024 release
Verify your data and settings carried over properly

Upgrading from QuickBooks Desktop Premier to 2024

To upgrade Premier to the 2024 version:

Fully back up your QuickBooks Premier data
Close QuickBooks Premier software
Access and run the QuickBooks Desktop 2024 installer
Choose the option to upgrade Premier to 2024 and follow prompts
Open QuickBooks Premier 2024 and review settings

Steps to Upgrade Enterprise to 2024

Upgrading Enterprise has a few extra steps:

Use the Database Server Manager to update database server
Install QuickBooks Enterprise 2024 on all user computers
Notify users not to access Enterprise during the upgrade
Migrate any customizations and integrated apps
Update billing/license information in License Manager

Refer to the Enterprise upgrade documentation for complete steps.

When to Upgrade to QuickBooks Desktop 2024?

Aim to upgrade to new major QuickBooks 2024 Desktop releases within the first 2–4 months of launch once any initial bugs are addressed.

Upgrading too frequently can disrupt your workflows. Every 2–3 years allows you to stay reasonably up-to-date.

Do I Need to Upgrade QuickBooks Desktop?

Upgrading is recommended but generally optional. Older supported versions will continue to work.

However, upgrading provides the latest features, improvements, and fixes. It can optimize QuickBooks Desktop for your business needs and keeps your data and software current.

Key Takeaways on Upgrading QuickBooks Desktop

QuickBooks Upgrade 2024 Desktop will bring new capabilities through upgrading Pro, Premier, or Enterprise editions. Carefully follow the steps for your edition to successfully migrate your data, settings, and customizations to 2024. Time the upgrade within a few months of launch once any initial issues are resolved.