<p>There are two versions of QB Pro 2010 (Mac and PC). According to Amazon’s user comments for the Mac version, a majority of Mac users who need to convert to Windows found serious flaws. So using the Mac version is not worth the effort. Yes you can use Parallels to run the Windows version of QB Pro, but that also means that you will need to purchase a copy of Windows 7 or a compatible Windows version that your husband uses at his office. And the standard IMac keyboard has no numeric keypad. Like everything Apple, that’s more money.</p>
<p>You’ve paid a premium for the IMac. You need a copy of Windows and the PC version of QB Pro and, likely, the enhanced IMac keyboard. And your husband will have to boot up twice to get into Windows in order to get any work done. For him, I’m not seeing any “upside”. You also mentioned other software that he uses. Are these Windows only programs? Are there Mac versions? Are they compatible? How much time do you see your husband spending on the Apple side of the fence? </p>
<p>If your husband is a serious QB Pro user because of his job or because he’s a small business owner, the word “cool” may not come quickly to mind when his quarterly reports are due…</p>
<p>See: [Amazon.com:</a> QuickBooks 2010 for Mac: Software](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Intuit-409578-QuickBooks-2010-for/dp/B002KINBBU]Amazon.com:”>http://www.amazon.com/Intuit-409578-QuickBooks-2010-for/dp/B002KINBBU)</p>