QuickBooks
QuickBooks is Intuit's accounting and business management software for small and medium-sized businesses. The 2016 edition provides features for invoicing, expense tracking, payroll, tax preparation, financial reporting, and multi-user access. It is used by freelancers, small business owners, and accountants for bookkeeping and tax compliance. QuickBooks Desktop for Mac is a legacy product no longer actively updated by Intuit, which has shifted focus to QuickBooks Online and mobile-first solutions.
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1 suggestionQuickBooks 2016 for Mac is an Intel-only build with no native Apple Silicon version ever released. Intuit has not updated the Mac Desktop line since around 2016 and now primarily supports QuickBooks Online (cloud-based) and QuickBooks Windows Desktop (which runs via Parallels on Apple Silicon Macs, as noted in community forums). The Intel build of QuickBooks 2016 still launches under Rosetta 2 today, but Apple is removing Rosetta in macOS 28 (September 2028), so this app will stop working on that release. If you currently rely on QuickBooks 2016 for Mac, you should plan a transition before then. Your options are: (1) migrate to QuickBooks Online, which runs natively in any web browser and is actively maintained by Intuit with modern features and multi-device support, or (2) switch to QuickBooks Windows Desktop (which can run via Parallels Desktop on Apple Silicon) if you need desktop-specific workflows, or (3) explore alternative accounting apps like Wave (free, cloud-based), Zoho Books (cloud-based, affordable for small businesses), or FreshBooks (invoicing-focused, all platforms). Begin exploring these options now to ensure a smooth transition before September 2028.
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