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title: 4 Things You’re Doing Wrong in QBO (And How to Fix Them)
description: QBO is a godsend for firms, but if you’re making these 4 mistakes, you could find yourself struggling.
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# [4 Things You’re Doing Wrong in QBO (And How to Fix Them)](https://www.botkeeper.com/blog/4-things-youre-doing-wrong-in-qbo-and-how-to-fix-them)

 Written by [Botkeeper](https://www.botkeeper.com/blog/author/botkeeper) | Jul 31, 2024 1:00:00 PM

Everyone [loves Quickbooks Online](https://www.usnews.com/360-reviews/business/best-accounting-software), and you might be thinking this easy accounting software will solve all your bookkeeping woes. And it can! But, if you’re making any of these four common mistakes, you might be doing more harm than good. Let’s dive into some of the most common pitfalls and how to fix them with a little help from Botkeeper’s automated bookkeeping software.

 

## 1. Miscategorizing Expenses (or Inconsistently Categorizing Them)

 

 

QuickBooks Online is accounting software that can transform your bookkeeping game – but only if you use it correctly! And by adding cloud-based automated bookkeeping software like Botkeeper, QBO sings even prettier. You can avoid common mistakes by leveraging Botkeeper features like Transaction Manager, Documents, and Close Tracker. And those are just some of the amazing modules in Botkeeper. Others automate your [journal entries for loans](https://www.botkeeper.com/botkeeper-je-automation), securely [store your passwords,](https://www.botkeeper.com/botkeeper-password-manager) organize your [tasks and projects](https://www.botkeeper.com/botkeeper-work), and [much more](https://www.botkeeper.com/botkeeper-infinite-overview). Your future self (and your staff) will thank you.

So, what are you waiting for? Dive into your cloud accounting software, fix those errors, and let QBO work its magic alongside Botkeeper. Happy bookkeeping!

 

 

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