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  • 1.  software for accounting/project tracking

    Posted 13 days ago

    We are a 20-person architecture firm currently using QuickBooks and are evaluating  BQE Core for both accounting and project tracking.

    Would appreciate any feedback from anyone who has used BQE Core, particularly on:

    • Ease of implementation/training
    • Integration with QuickBooks or whether you fully replaced it
    • Overall functionality and reporting
    • Pros/Cons or things you wish you knew before switching

    Thanks in advance for any insights you can provide! 



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    Anne Mooney, FAIA
    Sparano + Mooney Architecture
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  • 2.  RE: software for accounting/project tracking

    Posted yesterday

    Ann-

    We started with ArchiOffice, the predeceser to BQE Core.  They stopped supporting it as they ramped up Core.  We switched to Core and used it for several years and, though it is a powerful program, we had as many issues with it as we had benefits.  So many times we contacted support and were told "we'll need to escalate this problem"!  We now use Monograph which we find to be must more user friendly.  Feel free to contact me directly if you wish to discuss further.



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    Eva Read-Warden AIA
    The Arkitex Studio Inc
    Bryan TX
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  • 3.  RE: software for accounting/project tracking

    Posted yesterday

    What do you use with Monograph for accounting software and payroll? I went from QB Desktop to QB Online and would like to find something different as QBO has been a challenge to get it to function correctly and the helpline is pretty challenged 



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    Eric Simonsen AIA
    Simonsen Architect
    Billings MT
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  • 4.  RE: software for accounting/project tracking

    Posted 13 hours ago

    Hi Eric-

    Monograph does integrate with QB Online.  It works pretty seamlessly.  So we invoice out of monograph and integrate those into QB. Regarding QB Online: we subscribe to the paid support option and it has been well worth the cost.  They get to us fast and know what they are talking about....the ol' "you get what you pay for" adage is applicable here!



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    Eva Read-Warden AIA
    The Arkitex Studio Inc
    Bryan TX
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  • 5.  RE: software for accounting/project tracking

    Posted yesterday
    Hi all!  This one caught my eye.  We, too, began with ArchiOffice and had similar experiences as Eva.  However, we took the leap to CORE and found it ok.  However, there was a leadership change and our vocal concerns were heard and after a few online one-on-one sessions to discuss our needs and concerns, they implemented a major overhaul of CORE addressing a great deal if not all of our concerns, including implementing a more user friendly interface and an iPhone app.  We are much happier now and can readily see the metrics of the financial health of our practice and increased productivity and less frustration.  In fact, can't recall the last time I reached out about an issue.

    As they say, your mileage may vary...


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