When do I use a Backup Copy vs. Portable Company File?

Use backups to protect against accidental loss of data

To ensure that you can restore your company data in case of accidental loss, create regular backups of your Reckon Accounts or QuickBooks® data.

Use a portable company file to email or move your data

A portable company file is a compact version of your company file, small enough to be sent by email or saved to portable media. Use a portable company file whenever you need to copy your company data to another location or send it to another person.