QuickBooks Live Expert Assisted: A ProAdvisor’s Perspective
In this candid discussion, Hector and Alicia delve into Intuit's recent introduction of QuickBooks Live Assisted Bookkeeping, a $50/month service aimed at providing enhanced support to QuickBooks users. They analyze the potential implications for accounting professionals, debating whether this offering presents an opportunity for collaboration or a threat of competition. With thought-provoking perspectives from both sides, they explore the evolving dynamics between Intuit and the accounting community, offering insights into how professionals can adapt and thrive in this changing landscape.
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- (00:00) - Welcome to The Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast
- (00:49) - Exploring the New Service and Community Reactions
- (02:56) - Alicia's Perspective: The Bigger Picture and Industry Impact
- (10:44) - Dissecting the Technicalities and Future Implications
- (14:46) - The ProAdvisor Community and Intuit's Evolving Strategy
- (20:32) - Exploring Paid Support Options and ProAdvisor Involvement
- (22:31) - Analyzing the Financial Viability of QuickBooks Support Services
- (24:42) - Opportunities and Challenges in Training and Staffing
- (29:03) - The Impact of Intuit's Strategies on the Accounting Community
- (32:13) - Shareholder Perspectives vs. Ethical Considerations in Business Decisions
- (34:37) - The Future of Accounting Software and Professional Relationships
- (42:32) - Upcoming Events and Conferences for Accounting Professionals
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Links/Apps Mentioned in this episode:
- Alicia's article on QuickBooks Expert Assisted Bookkeeping - https://royalwise.com/alicias-thoughts-about-qb-expert-assisted-bookkeeping/
- Hector's App - RightTool www.righttool.app
- Alicia's Training - RoyalWise http://royl.ws/uqapodcast
- Alicia’s QBO Products, Services, and Inventory Course - http://royl.ws/qbo-Inventory
- QuickBooks Connect Conference www.quickbooksconnect.com
Creators and Guests
Host
Alicia Katz Pollock, MAT
Alicia Katz Pollock, MAT is the CEO at Royalwise Solutions, Inc.. As a Top 50 Women in Accounting, Top 10 ProAdvisor, and member of the Intuit Trainer/Writer Network, Alicia is a popular speaker at QuickBooks Connect and Scaling New Heights. She has a Master of Arts in Teaching, with several QuickBooks books on Amazon. Her Royalwise OWLS (On-Demand Web-based Learning Solutions) at learn.royalwise.com is a NASBA CPE-approved QBO and Apple training portal for accounting firms, bookkeepers, and business owners.
Host
Hector Garcia, CPA
Hector Garcia,CPA is the Principal Accountant Quick Bookkeeping & Accounting LLC, a globally-serving Technology-Accounting firm based in Miami, FL (USA), specializing in QuickBooks Consulting, but also providing traditional accounting services such as: Bookkeeping, Payroll Processing, Tax Return Preparation, and General Business Advisory. He has over 10 years of experience working with small business finance and accounting, along with 3 Post-graduate degrees from Florida International University (FIU) in Accounting, Finance and Taxation.