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PODCAST

Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast

Alicia Katz Pollock, MAT

Stay up-to-date on the latest QuickBooks news, tips, and updates with Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor Alicia Katz Pollock, MAT. Alicia and guests break down need-to-know QuickBooks information in a fun and engaging format. Learn about new product features, accounting technology trends, integration how-tos, and best practices for getting the most out of QuickBooks all while earning NASBA-approved CPE.

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61:42

Insecurity about Security

Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast ·

2025/08/21

Accountants are increasingly becoming targets for cybercriminals seeking access to sensitive client data through compromised QuickBooks logins. This episode explores the evolving security landscape, from understanding how passkeys work to recognizing sophisticated email scams that can bypass traditional security measures. The discussion covers practical steps like creating backup login methods, implementing proper password management, and staying vigilant against fraudulent invoices and

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77:50

Intuit Enterprise Suite Updates | Summer 2025

Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast ·

2025/08/15

Hector Garcia returns to discuss Intuit Enterprise Suite's summer 2025 release, highlighting the incredible development speed while addressing ongoing pricing transparency issues and migration messaging problems. The discussion covers game-changing features like AI-powered contextual search, automated chart of accounts mapping across entities, dynamic expense allocation based on company performance, and revolutionary intercompany sales transactions that automatically create bills on the

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15:18

Better Security, Smarter Estimates, and Retroactive...

Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast ·

2025/08/07

Alicia breaks down the most significant QuickBooks Online updates from July 2025, including enhanced bill approval workflows in Bill Pay Elite to protect against fraudulent payments, a completely redesigned estimate-to-deposit system that properly handles liability accounting, and the long-awaited ability to correct paychecks in closed quarters. She also covers improvements to the employee cost rate calculator for better project

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60:02

July 2025 QuickBooks Online Updates: AI Agents, New...

Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast ·

2025/07/31

Alicia and Dan break down Intuit's July 2025 "In the Know" session, covering the massive interface overhaul coming to QuickBooks Online this summer and fall. They dive deep into the new banking feeds with AI assistance, expanded categorization history, statement upload capabilities, and the introduction of "accounting agents" that can pre-select transactions ready for posting. The discussion also covers the integration of MailChimp and TurboTax into what Intuit now calls "QuickBooks on the

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59:14

100th Episode Special!

Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast ·

2025/07/24

Alicia, Dan, and Margie celebrate the podcast's 100th episode with quick pop-in from special guest Hector Garcia, reflecting on their favorite moments from nearly two years of unofficial QuickBooks commentary. The conversation covers everything from desktop conversions and chart of accounts evolution to the challenges of training in an era of constant software updates. They discuss the value of being an "unofficial" voice in the QuickBooks community, allowing for honest opinions and

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14:53

Journal Entries Have Unintended Consequences (Wheel...

Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast ·

2025/07/17

Alicia tackles a major issue she's encountered while training CPAs: the outdated practice of using journal entries to fix miscategorized transactions instead of properly reclassifying them. She explains why this traditional approach fails in the modern QuickBooks environment, where AI learns from past categorizations and business owners need accurate data throughout the year, not just at year-end. The episode focuses on the powerful Reclassify Transactions tool and how it can save time

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44:44

QBO’s New Error Detection AI Agent

Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast ·

2025/07/10

Jim Dzundza, Staff Product Manager for QuickBooks Accounting Automation, joins the show to demonstrate the revolutionary AI features rolling out in QuickBooks Online's new platform. From PDF statement uploads that eliminate manual data entry to intelligent anomaly detection that automatically flags unusual transactions in financial reports, these tools are designed to reduce bookkeeping time without replacing human expertise. Jim walks through live demos of the collaboration tools,

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53:59

Interacting With QuickBooks Online's Platform Overhaul

Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast ·

2025/07/03

Alicia and Dan take listeners on a comprehensive tour of QuickBooks Online's completely redesigned interface, breaking down the new dashboard, business feed with AI insights, and reorganized navigation structure. They explore how familiar features have been relocated and renamed, discuss new capabilities like enhanced payment processing and CRM tools, and explain the rollout timeline from July through September 2025. The episode aims to reduce anxiety about the upcoming changes by showing

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40:48

June 2025 QuickBooks Updates | Inventory, Square...

Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast ·

2025/06/26

QuickBooks is making inventory accessible to Simple Start and Essentials users with a new standalone $40/month module, while simultaneously upgrading their Square connector with faster transaction processing and sales tax tracking. Matthew and Alicia dive into the details of these changes, explore the underutilized Mineral HR platform that comes free with premium payroll, and preview the upcoming AI agents and new dashboard interface rolling out this fall.Sponsors(00:00) - Welcome to The

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46:54

Look What We Found: June Edition - Interface Updates...

Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast ·

2025/06/19

Alicia and Margie dive into their monthly roundup of new QuickBooks Online features they've discovered, including the controversial P&L and balance sheet badges in the chart of accounts that business owners actually love. They explore an exciting new expenses overview section with AI-generated insights, discuss the ability to schedule future invoice payments and add tips, and reveal game-changing updates to the banking feed that reduce clicks and improve efficiency. The episode wraps

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37:48

Keeper + Anchor ≠ Kanchor

Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast ·

2025/06/12

Ben Stein from Keeper and Tal Ben Bassat from Anchor join the show to discuss their new integration that automatically configures client workflows in Keeper when proposals are signed in Anchor. The conversation covers how this partnership eliminates manual onboarding tasks, explores the broader trend of best-in-class apps working together rather than platform consolidation, and touches on recent Intuit API changes affecting the accounting software ecosystem. Both guests share their

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23:19

Beyond Invoices: Mastering QBO Payment Links

Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast ·

2025/06/05

Dan and Alicia explore QuickBooks Online's payment links feature, which allows businesses to collect payments without traditional invoicing through shareable URLs, QR codes, and website buttons. They break down the differences between one-time and multi-use payment links, revealing creative applications from conference booths to nonprofit donation buttons. While highlighting the feature's flexibility and automation benefits, they also discuss current limitations around product

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46:07

Going Ape for APIs (Breaking News with Hector Garcia)

Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast ·

2025/05/29

Intuit has announced major changes to their API ecosystem, introducing usage-based pricing for developers starting July 28th while simultaneously launching new APIs for inventory adjustments, custom fields, projects, sales tax, and payroll compensation. Hector Garcia joins Alicia and breaks down how these changes will impact everything from app pricing models to the future of third-party integrations, explaining why smaller developers may struggle while larger companies like Bill.com and

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25:03

May 2025 QuickBooks Online Updates

Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast ·

2025/05/22

Alicia delivers a complete rundown of Intuit's May 2025 announcements from both "In the Know" and Firm of the Future. QuickBooks Bill Pay now offers same-day payments and check image viewing, while Enterprise Suite introduces multi-entity dashboards with consolidated reporting across companies. Notable updates include annual QuickBooks Ledger billing, Intuit Connect registration opening May 28th, and third-party app management improvements allowing all admins to manage

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51:51

The 20 Things Bookkeepers Should Never Do (Wheel of...

Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast ·

2025/05/15

Alicia and Veronica spin their "Wheel of Rants" to discuss essential boundaries accountants and bookkeepers should establish in their practice. From avoiding legal advice to setting proper client communication channels, they share war stories about embezzlement, email scams, and problematic client relationships. The hosts reveal why engagement letters are critical, how proper password management protects everyone involved, and why working for free ultimately undermines the entire

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35:21

Recertification Season

Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast ·

2025/05/08

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

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6:56

Tags Are Back! (I Told You So!)

Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast ·

2025/05/08

Intuit has reversed course and TAGS are back! Previous episode about Tags being cancelled: Taps for Tags, April 3, 2025, uqb.show/84

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60:57

Beta Tests Gone Wild

Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast ·

2025/05/01

Alicia and Margie explore the latest QuickBooks Online updates from April 2025, including granular access for firm members, client ID capabilities, and enhanced bill pay onboarding. They dive into unexpected beta features appearing across different QBO files, from personal cloud backups to journal entry conversions. The hosts also discuss the upcoming "Fusion" interface redesign that will completely transform how users navigate and interact with QuickBooks Online.(00:00) - Welcome to The

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44:29

Look What We Found: April 2025

Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast ·

2025/04/24

(00:00) - Welcome to The Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast (01:24) - New Features in QuickBooks (05:37) - Enhanced Products and Services (06:52) - Grouping Billable Time in Invoices (11:26) - QuickBooks Live Expert Assist (14:42) - Client Transfer Between QBOA Accounts (15:52) - Retirement Contributions Update (17:12) - Interface Updates and New Screens (22:00) - Balance Sheet Profit and Loss in Modern View (23:50) - Feedback on Modern View Reports (29:37) -

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72:40

Intuit Enterprise Suite Updates with Hector Garcia |...

Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast ·

2025/04/17

SponsorsRightworks Rightnow 2025 - https://uqb.promo/rightnow2025 (use code UQB15 for 15% OFF)Hector Garcia returns to discuss Intuit Enterprise latest updates, which include a revolutionary multi-entity allocation tool that simplifies expense distribution across companies. The episode explores impressive new features like consolidated dashboards that allow real-time comparisons across entities, enhanced project budgeting capabilities tailored for construction businesses, and early

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