HT2518 If I am transfering my files from pc to mac, do I need to make sure the appropriate programs are already installed on the mac before or after the migration?

Just bought a Mac Book Pro w/Retina display. Will be transfering all files from my pc to the mac. Also will be installing Paralles and Windows 7 to run quickbooks. At what point do I do the data migration? Install the software that I need first and then copy the files?
Any help on this would be appreciated!

Install the software then migrate the files. Documents can't be opened without the software on the drive.
OS X: How to migrate data from another Mac using Mavericks

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