Intuit's QuickBooks Windows-Mac Data Conversion Service Now Available in Apple Retail Stores

Business Wire, July 15, 2003

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 15, 2003

Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq:INTU) today announced that its service to help small businesses convert their QuickBooks(R) financial data from Windows to Mac is now available in Apple(R) retail stores nationwide.

"Many customers told us how excited they were to use the new QuickBooks for Mac, and we understand that data conversion is critical," said Anouk Holleran, business leader for QuickBooks for Mac. "We're thrilled to be able to offer multiple conversion options, ranging from do-it-yourself conversion to having it done for you right on the spot."

Customers who want to take advantage of this service can simply bring a copy of their QuickBooks Windows data (on CD or Zip disk) to any Apple retail store. A Mac Genius at the store Genius Bar will convert the customer's data using the Intuit Windows-Mac Data Converter tool. Customers can walk out with their data in Mac format, which will be ready for use with QuickBooks Pro 5.0 for Mac. The cost for the conversion service in the Apple retail store is $75.

"Apple retail stores are a great place for small business owners to shop," said Ron Johnson, Apple's Senior Vice President, Retail. "File conversion for QuickBooks financial data, offered at all of our retail locations, will be yet another useful in-store service for small businesses interested in switching to Mac."

Every Apple retail store employs small business specialists and offers free presentations on small business on the Mac, including running applications like Intuit QuickBooks Pro 5.0 on the Mac. The stores carry hundreds of third-party software titles including Intuit's Quicken 2003, QuickBooks Pro 5.0 for the Mac and during the tax season, Turbo Tax Deluxe.

In addition to visiting Apple retail stores, customers can convert their QuickBooks Windows data file through two options offered by Intuit. Intuit is offering a full-service Windows-Mac data conversion service, starting at $99, for a converted file 10 business days after receipt. A three business day turnaround time is available for an additional fee. Customers can also download a free converter tool and convert the data themselves. More information on the Intuit Windows-Mac data conversion options can be found at http://www.quickbooks.com/support/index/win2mac/. More information about QuickBooks Pro 5.0 for Mac is available at www.usequickbooks.com/mac5.> About Intuit Inc.

Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq:INTU) is a leading provider of business and financial management solutions for small businesses, consumers and accounting professionals. Its flagship products and services, including QuickBooks(R), Quicken(R) and TurboTax(R) software, simplify small business management and payroll processing, personal finance, and tax preparation and filing. ProSeries(R) and Lacerte(R) are Intuit's leading tax preparation software suites for professional accountants.

Founded in 1983, Intuit has annual revenue of more than $1 billion. The company has nearly 7,000 employees with major offices in 13 states across the U.S. and offices in Canada and the United Kingdom. More information can be found at www.Intuit.com.

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