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Migrations

Dynamics GP to QuickBooks -- End of Life and Support Concerns

Migrate from Dynamics GP to QuickBooks before Microsoft ends support. Plan your exit on your own timeline.

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Microsoft’s direction with Dynamics GP has been clear for a while — they’re investing in Dynamics 365 and gradually stepping back from GP. For businesses still running Great Plains, this creates a ticking clock. Support timelines are winding down, the partner ecosystem is shrinking, and every year the platform gets a little further from Microsoft’s priorities.

The smart move is to plan your exit now, while GP is still fully functional and you have time to do it right. Waiting until you’re forced to migrate — by an expired support contract, a security concern, or an OS incompatibility — means making decisions under pressure instead of on your own terms.

The Support Timeline

Here’s where things stand:

  • Dynamics GP 2018 — Mainstream support ended April 2023. Extended support runs through April 2028. After that, no patches, no security updates, no phone support.
  • Newer GP versions — Follow similar lifecycle patterns, but Microsoft has not committed to major new releases.
  • Partner ecosystem — The number of Microsoft partners specializing in GP has been declining. Finding implementation help, customization support, or troubleshooting expertise gets harder every year.
  • Third-party integrations — As GP’s market share shrinks, third-party vendors deprioritize GP compatibility. Integrations that work today may not be maintained tomorrow.

None of this means GP will stop working overnight. But the support infrastructure around it is eroding, and that erosion accelerates once a platform enters end-of-life status.

Why Migrate Now

Planning a migration while your current system is stable gives you several advantages:

  • You choose the timeline — Pick a natural transition point like fiscal year-end, not a crisis-driven deadline
  • You can test thoroughly — Run GP and QuickBooks in parallel, verify reports match, and train your team before cutting over
  • Data quality is better — Your GP data is clean and accessible while the system is actively maintained. Exporting from an unsupported or degraded system is riskier
  • Expert availability — GP migration specialists are available now but will become scarcer as the platform winds down

The Conversion

We migrate your core accounting data from GP to QuickBooks — general ledger, AP, AR, inventory, and customer/vendor records. Historical transactions are preserved so you maintain full reporting continuity. You choose QuickBooks Desktop or QuickBooks Online based on your preferences.

The conversion process is straightforward when planned properly. We handle the data mapping and transformation. Your team gets a QuickBooks file that’s ready to use, backed by a platform with long-term support and a massive ecosystem of accountants, integrations, and resources.

Don’t wait for the deadline to make the decision for you. Contact us to start planning your GP-to-QuickBooks migration.

Common Issues We Handle

  • Microsoft is reducing investment in Dynamics GP
  • Worried about losing support and security updates
  • Don't want to be forced into an emergency migration later
  • Need to plan an orderly transition while GP is still functional

How It Works

1

Tell us about your Dynamics GP setup

2

Export or provide access to your data

3

We convert all financial data to QuickBooks

4

Receive your QuickBooks file

Guaranteed Results

If we are unable to complete the service, there is no charge. Your satisfaction is guaranteed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Has Microsoft officially announced end of life for GP?
Microsoft has not set a hard end-of-life date, but they have been steadily reducing GP investment and pushing customers toward Dynamics 365. Mainstream support for GP 2018 ended in 2023, with extended support running through 2028. The trajectory is clear -- GP's days are numbered.
What happens if we wait too long?
Migrating under pressure is always harder and more expensive. If you wait until support ends or your GP version becomes incompatible with current operating systems, you lose the ability to plan and test the transition properly. Moving now means you control the timeline.
Can we run QuickBooks and GP in parallel during the transition?
Yes. Many businesses run both systems in parallel for a month or two to verify the conversion and let the team get comfortable with QuickBooks before fully retiring GP.

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