Import from QuickBooks Desktop IIF

Create or import a company in SPRK from a QuickBooks Desktop IIF export using the Companies page.

Purpose

Use this workflow when your source data comes from QuickBooks Desktop and you exported it as an .iif file.

Prerequisites

  • You can open Settings → Companies.
  • You exported the source data from QuickBooks Desktop as an .iif file.
  • You have room to create another company in your workspace.

Steps

  1. In QuickBooks Desktop, export the data you want to migrate as an IIF file.
  2. In SPRK, open Settings → Companies.
  3. Open the menu attached to New Company.
  4. Select Import from QBD (IIF).
  5. In the file picker, choose the .iif export.
  6. Wait for SPRK to complete the import and refresh the list.
  7. Confirm that the imported company appears in the Companies table.
  8. Review the imported company before daily use, with extra attention to chart of accounts, customers, and vendors.

Expected Result

SPRK imports the QuickBooks Desktop IIF file and adds the resulting company to the companies list.

Common Mistakes

  • Exporting the wrong file type from QuickBooks Desktop and trying to use it with the IIF import path.
  • Using the QBD import option with a ZIP file instead of an IIF file.
  • Assuming the import replaces the currently selected company. The imported company is added to the list and may still need to be selected.
  • Skipping validation of the imported setup data after the import finishes.

Info

  • App sections: companies
  • Last validated: 2026-05-01
  • Screenshot status: not-started