Alicia unpacks Intuit CEO Sasan Goodarzi's keynote speech from Intuit Connect, offering valuable context around the company's AI-driven strategic direction and its implications for ProAdvisors. She breaks down the upcoming changes to QuickBooks Live, including new transparency features and revenue sharing opportunities that aim to strengthen the partnership between Intuit and accounting professionals. SponsorsZoho Expense - https://uqb.promo/zohoexpense Coefficient -...

Hector and Alicia break down the major announcements and strategic shifts revealed at the first-ever Intuit Connect conference in Las Vegas. They analyze Sasan Goodarzi's keynote message about embracing change and building the future together, while unpacking Intuit's apparent transition from a product-focused company to a comprehensive business platform. The episode covers upcoming features like the reimagined banking experience, and AI-powered improvements, while exploring what these...

Alicia walks through the key announcements from Intuit's October 2024 In The Know webinar, including the new QuickBooks payments revenue share program offering ProAdvisors 20% of processing fees for three years. She details the new cost allocation feature in payroll that lets businesses track labor costs across projects and classes, and explains the new recurring payments system that streamlines automated billing. The episode concludes with updates about ProAdvisor Academy and the transition...

Hector and Alicia explore the extensive capabilities of QuickBooks Online Advanced's modern reports and custom report builder. They walk through key features including dynamic column customization, Boolean filters, multi-level grouping, pivot tables, and interactive charts - demonstrating how these tools can transform raw data into actionable insights. The hosts share practical tips for leveraging related table data, creating KPI widgets, and maximizing the flexibility of the new reporting...

Hector and Alicia dive deep into QuickBooks Online's October 2024 updates, dissecting new features and improvements across payroll, search functionality, and recurring payments. They explore the potential impact of AI-powered anomaly detection in payroll and discuss the implications of enhanced transaction search capabilities. The hosts also share their thoughts on the upcoming Intuit Connect conference and its significance for QuickBooks professionals. SponsorsIgnition -...

Alicia examines Intuit's strategic shift towards cloud-based solutions and its impact on QuickBooks users and ProAdvisors. She discusses the challenges of transitioning from Desktop to Online, while highlighting the potential benefits of Intuit's integrated financial management platform. Alicia offers insights on adapting to these changes and maintaining a positive outlook amidst industry evolution, emphasizing the importance of community and expert feedback in shaping QuickBooks'...

In this episode, Hector takes the mic alone to delve into the significant changes in the QuickBooks ecosystem as Intuit phases out new licenses for QuickBooks Desktop Pro and Premier. He explores the implications for existing users, the shift towards QuickBooks Online and Enterprise solutions, and shares personal insights on the emotional impact for long-time QuickBooks Desktop users and consultants. Hector offers a candid and in-depth look at this pivotal moment in accounting software...

Alicia and Hector dive deep into Intuit's newly announced Enterprise Suite, breaking down its features and potential impact on mid-market businesses. They discuss the platform's advanced multi-entity management capabilities, enhanced project tracking for construction companies, and the introduction of customizable dimensions. The hosts also speculate on pricing, integration with third-party apps, and how this new offering might reshape Intuit's relationship with solution providers and...

Hector and Alicia dive into the transformative power of language in accounting practice management. Drawing inspiration from Phil M. Jones' book "Exactly What to Say," they explore key phrases and communication strategies that can significantly improve client relationships, pricing discussions, and overall business growth. Through real-world examples and practical applications, this episode offers valuable insights for accountants looking to enhance their persuasion skills and communication...

Alicia and Hector explore recent changes in QuickBooks Online that they've been musing on. From subtle interface updates to new document importing features, they discuss the implications of Intuit's broader rebranding efforts and speculate on future developments. They also share valuable tips on mobile document scanning and highlight upcoming accounting conferences. SponsorsClient Hub- https://uqb.promo/clienthubMelio - https://uqb.promo/melioPractice Protect - https://uqb.promo/protect Send...

This Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast episode explores the new Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, highlighting its advanced technology and Intuit's strategic investment. The hosts discuss the venue's features, financial aspects, and potential impact on Intuit's brand. SponsorsFishbowl - https://uqb.promo/fishbowlMelio - https://uqb.promo/melioPractice Protect - https://uqb.promo/protect Send your Questions/Comments (we could read/answer them on air) [email protected]/Apps Mentioned...

Hector and Alicia dive deep into Intuit's latest earnings report, breaking down the company's financial performance across its various platforms. They explore Intuit's strategic shifts, including the rebranding of its small business group and the push towards AI-driven expert platforms. The hosts also discuss the potential for new personal finance tools and Intuit's renewed focus on international markets, offering valuable insights for QuickBooks users and accounting professionals...

Hector and Alicia dive deep into QuickBooks Online's new payroll impounding feature, discussing its implications for small businesses and accountants. They explore the pros and cons of QBO Payroll compared to competitors like ADP and Paychex, and speculate on upcoming features. The hosts also share insights about the upcoming Intuit Connect conference, including changes to the registration process and potential shifts in attendee demographics. SponsorsZoho Expense -...

In this episode of the Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast, Hector and Alicia discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on the accounting profession. They explore how AI is changing bookkeeping processes, the challenges and limitations of current AI implementations in accounting software, and the need for accountants to adapt their roles. The hosts examine Intuit's AI initiatives like Intuit Assist and test some of the new AI features in QuickBooks Online, sharing their thoughts on...

This episode discusses a new feature in QuickBooks Online that offers financing options to customers directly through estimates and invoices. The hosts, Alicia and Hector, initially express concerns about privacy and potential predatory lending practices but later discover that the feature is optional and controlled by the business owner. They speculate on Intuit's motivations for introducing this feature, linking it to their acquisition of Credit Karma and the potential for generating...

Hector and Alicia discuss outsourcing in the accounting industry. They explore the economic implications, educational aspects, and potential benefits and drawbacks of outsourcing accounting work to other countries. The conversation evolves from discussing the immediate impacts of outsourcing to broader topics like educational reform and the need to prepare future generations for financial literacy and accounting careers. The hosts conclude by emphasizing the importance of passing on financial...

In this episode, Alicia and Hector discuss several new features and updates to QuickBooks Online. They cover the new PayPal connector, enhancements to inventory management tools including variants, organizational charts in QBO Payroll, and the integration of Ship Engine for shipping labels. The hosts also talk about a new subscription invoicing feature and share their thoughts on how these tools could be improved or consolidated. They wrap up by mentioning upcoming events and conferences...

This podcast episode discusses the match tool in QuickBooks Online's banking feed feature. Hector and Alicia, explain how the match tool works, its benefits for saving time, and potential pitfalls when using it incorrectly. They delve into best practices for handling deposits, payments, and transfers, emphasizing the importance of maintaining accurate records for auditing purposes. The episode also covers recent updates to the feature, including paired transfers, and touches on how...

This episode of the Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast focuses on recent price changes announced by Intuit for QuickBooks products. Hector and Alicia provide a detailed breakdown of the new pricing for QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, and related payroll services, discussing the significant increases particularly for Desktop products. They analyze the implications of these changes for accountants and small businesses, noting that the price hikes seem designed to push users...

This episode discusses various reporting dimensions in QuickBooks Online, including tags, locations, classes, customer projects, and custom fields. Hector and Alicia, explain how each dimension works, their limitations, and when to use them for different business scenarios. They highlight the differences between QuickBooks Online versions (Simple Start, Essentials, Plus, and Advanced) in terms of available features and limitations. The episode concludes with a discussion on the need for...

In this episode Hector and Alicia discuss the latest updates to the QuickBooks ecosystem for June 2024. They cover new features like the QuickBooks Online desktop app, backdating paychecks, split billing for accountants, I-9 employment verification, and QuickBooks BillPay Elite. They also share their experiences from recent accounting conferences and tease upcoming episodes on QuickBooks price changes and desktop updates. Additionally, Alicia reveals she's writing a new book on converting...

In this episode, Hector gives Alicia a tour of the QuickBooks Online desktop app, highlighting its features and benefits for users transitioning from QuickBooks Desktop. They discuss the app's customizable navigation, ability to have multiple tabs and windows open simultaneously, and the new split-screen view feature. Hector and Alicia also compare the app to using QuickBooks Online in a browser, noting the trade-offs in performance and functionality. Finally, they touch on the potential for...

In this episode, Hector and Alicia discuss the many accounting conferences happening in 2024, providing an overview of each one they plan to attend or have insights on. They dive into some of their personal experiences and what makes certain conferences unique, such as Appy Camp being invite-only for educators and Bridging the Gap focusing on wellness alongside technical topics. The hosts also discuss the evolution of QuickBooks Connect into Intuit Connect and what that might signal about...

In this episode, Hector and Alicia discuss the challenges posed by QuickBooks Online's frequent version control changes and how they impact educators, users, and developers. They propose solutions such as reviving QuickBooks Labs to allow users to opt-in to beta features and creating stable and cutting-edge release options for users to choose from. They also emphasize the importance of user feedback and suggest ways for Intuit to better engage with and compensate beta testers. Finally, they...