
Recertification Season
Alicia and Margie break down the QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification process, exploring the differences between certification levels and the benefits of becoming certified. They discuss the recently opened recertification period, explain how to navigate the testing process, and share insider tips for passing the exams with confidence. Learn how certification can expand your QuickBooks knowledge, boost your professional credibility, and help you attract new clients through the ProAdvisor directory.
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- (00:06) - QuickBooks ProAdvisor Certification Overview
- (01:28) - Benefits of Certification
- (02:55) - ProAdvisor Directory and Points System
- (05:45) - Recertification Process
- (12:13) - Recertification Tests and Tips
- (19:52) - Importance of Certification
- (20:37) - Credly Badges and ProAdvisor Title
- (28:51) - Conclusion and Upcoming Events
Resources
LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14630719/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UnofficialQuickBooksPodcast
Free ebook: “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Academy and Certification.” www.akadian.com/everything
If you need help recertifying because the Intuit training doesn’t match your learning style: www.akadian.com/recertify
Past episode about Intuit Academy, Nov 2024: https://uqb.show/66
Alicia’s QBO Mobile App class on May 13, 2025:
Join live webinar for free: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZEM9oSItSDK-c6bE8mhEiQ?mc_cid=d6d4232c7f&mc_eid=4be8b822bd#/registration
Enroll for class recording with CPE: http://royl.ws/QBOMobile
Sign up to Earmark to earn free CPE for listening to this podcast
https://www.earmark.app/onboarding
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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.

Guest
Margie Remmers-Davis
Margie Remmers-Davis is the founder and CEO of Akadian Accounting Education at http://www.akadian.com/, dedicated to bridging the gap between knowledge and practical skills through cutting edge, experiential learning programs. Away from the office, Margie loves to ride her bike at sunrise, sing at the top of her lungs, go on culinary adventures, and soak up every moment of beauty and joy.