Alicia and Spot dive into the latest features announced in Intuit's latest In the Know webinar, including the new revenue share program for QuickBooks Payments that offers accountants 20% of net revenue for three years. They explore significant updates to QuickBooks Online Payroll, including direct deposit reversals and consolidated payroll reporting. The duo also breaks down the powerful dimension features in Intuit Enterprise Suite, explaining how these advanced classification tools allow for sophisticated multi-dimensional reporting and analysis.

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Links for this episode:

• https://www.firmofthefuture.com/
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• QB Community Live Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/qbcommunitylive
• QB PowerHour: https://www.qbpowerhour.com/
• QBO’s Banking Center on March 4: http://royl.ws/QuickBooks-Online-Banking
• QBO Payroll: http://royl.ws/QBO-Payroll
• QuickBooks Time: http://royl.ws/qbtime
• Payroll Perfection Bundle (both of these plus Payroll Compliance and Forms with Shannon Theis): http://royl.ws/payroll-perfection
• https://youtube.com/parkwayinc

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Join Alicia and special guest Matthew "Spot" Fulton as they break down Intuit's recent annual stockholder meeting and what it means for accounting professionals. They explore Intuit's early commitment to AI since 2018, massive growth in QuickBooks Online Advanced subscriptions, and the staggering $2 trillion in invoices processed through the platform. Get an insider's perspective on Intuit's five strategic bets and how they're reshaping the landscape for accountants and small businesses alike.

• (00:00) - Welcome to The Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast
• (00:40) - Intuit's Annual Stockholder Meeting Insights
• (03:29) - Intuit's AI-Driven Strategy
• (07:59) - QuickBooks Live and Expert Connections
• (12:23) - Growth and Financial Metrics
• (17:20) - QuickBooks Online Payroll and Ecosystem
• (23:20) - Intuit's Cross-Platform Strategy
• (24:40) - The Future of Mint and Data Acquisition
• (30:47) - CEO Compensation and Company Growth
• (34:35) - Upcoming Courses and Community Resources
• (37:50) - Closing Remarks and Next Steps

Links for this episode:

• Intuit Stockholder Presentation
• Intuit Webcast Link
• Parkway’s QuickBooks Online Payroll Tutorial: https://swiy.co/uqap227
• QB Community Live Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/qbcommunitylive
• QB PowerHour: https://www.qbpowerhour.com/
• QBO’s Banking Center on March 4: http://royl.ws/QuickBooks-Online-Banking
• QBO Payroll: http://royl.ws/QBO-Payroll
• QuickBooks Time: http://royl.ws/qbtime
• Payroll Perfection Bundle (both of these plus Payroll Compliance and Forms with Shannon Theis): http://royl.ws/payroll-perfection
• https://youtube.com/parkwayinc

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The sudden shutdown of Bench Accounting in December 2024 left 11,000 business owners without access to their financial data, highlighting the risks of venture-backed automated bookkeeping services. Hosts Alicia Katz Pollock and Veronica Wasek discuss how this pivotal moment presents an opportunity for professional bookkeepers to showcase their value through personalized service, deep expertise, and genuine commitment to client success. They explore how independent bookkeepers can differentiate themselves from automated services while maintaining sustainable pricing models and building lasting client relationships.

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Links/Apps Mentioned in this episode:

• Year-end Cleanup and Tax Prep: http://royl.ws/yearend
• Converting from QBDT to QBO: http://royl.ws/QBDT2QBO
• Intro to Bookkeeping and Accounting class on Feb 18: https://royl.ws/intro-to-accounting-for-small-business
• QBO’s Banking Center on March 4: http://royl.ws/QuickBooks-Online-Banking
• https://5mbAcademy.com
• https://5MinuteBookkeeping.com
• https://5MBvideo.com
• https://mavency.com/

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