End of an Era
E58

End of an Era

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 history.

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  • (00:00) - Introduction: The End of an Era
  • (02:50) - Impact on Existing QuickBooks Desktop Users
  • (04:42) - The Decline of QuickBooks Desktop
  • (08:50) - Intuit Enterprise Suite: The Future of QuickBooks
  • (12:27) - New Features and Updates in QuickBooks Desktop
  • (26:18) - The Emotional Farewell to QuickBooks Desktop and Final Thoughts

Creators and Guests

Alicia Katz Pollock, MAT
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.
Hector Garcia, CPA
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.