Alicia announces exciting changes to the podcast format, introducing four new regular co-hosts who will each lead specialized segments covering QuickBooks news, product deep dives, feature discoveries, and industry discussions. While beloved co-host Hector transitions to focus on his growing ventures with Reframe and RightTool, he'll continue to contribute quarterly updates on the Intuit Enterprise Suite. The new segmented format brings together industry veterans Matthew "Spot" Fulton, Dan DeLong, Margie Remmers-Davis, and Veronica Wasek, each bringing their unique expertise and perspectives to create more focused, in-depth content for listeners.

Connect with Matthew "Spot" Fulton
https://www.linkedin.com/in/parkwayinc
https://www.parkway.business

Connect with Margie Remmers-Davis
https://www.linkedin.com/in/margie-remmers
http://www.akadian.com/

Connect with Dan DeLong
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-delong-9010b417
https://www.schoolofbookkeeping.com/

Connect with Veronica Wasek
https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronicawasek
https://5minutebookkeeping.com/

Connect with Alicia Katz Pollock
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliciakatzpollock
https://royalwise.com/training-for-quickbooks/

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Hector and Alicia explore Intuit's strategic positioning of Enterprise Suite as a mid-market solution distinct from QuickBooks Online Advanced. They break down the key features released in December 2024, including enhanced multi-entity reporting, construction-focused tools, and dimensional reporting capabilities. They discuss pricing considerations, feature limitations, and share their insights on Intuit's development roadmap for this new platform aimed at bridging the gap between small business accounting and full ERP systems.

• (00:00) - Welcome to the Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast
• (00:26) - Introduction and New Developments in Intuit Enterprise Suite
• (03:58) - Positioning and Market Strategy
• (10:16) - Pricing and Multi-Entity Features
• (14:33) - New Features and Updates
• (20:23) - Construction-Focused Enhancements
• (23:49) - AI and Workflow Innovations
• (26:38) - User Permissions and Granular Controls
• (30:00) - Future Predictions and Final Thoughts
• (31:46) - Introduction to Multi-Entity Reporting
• (33:14) - Manual Eliminations Explained
• (37:07) - Challenges with Multi-Entity Management
• (40:36) - API and Integration Concerns
• (45:31) - Future Developments and Focus Areas
• (48:30) - Challenges and Recommendations for IES
• (56:18) - Conclusion and Upcoming Updates

Links/Apps Mentioned in this episode:

• Alicia’s 1099s in QBO Class, Jan 7 webinar + recording: http://royl.ws/QBO1099
• Alicia’s QBO Cleanup for Taxes Class, Jan 22 webinar + recording: http://royl.ws/yearend
• Reframe 2025 Conference https://reframe2025.com/
• Hector’s RightTool: http://righttool.app
• In the Know replay: https://intuit.ondemand.goldcast.io/on-demand/d43891cb-8c38-495f-b8f1-ab1c78de7ac6

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Hector and Alicia dive into the latest QuickBooks updates from December 2024, including new ProAdvisor discounts for Bill Pay Manager and the rollout of Intuit Assist's AI-powered billing features. They explore the practical implications of these changes, with Hector raising important security considerations about the new email-to-bill functionality.

• (00:00) - Welcome to The Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast
• (01:33) - QuickBooks Online Bill Pay Manager Updates
• (05:29) - ProConnect Tax Enhancements
• (07:27) - Intuit Assist and AI Features
• (20:14) - Future Developments and Features
• (21:13) - Firm of the Future Highlights
• (24:05) - Upcoming Events and Announcements
• (31:50) - Hector's Farewell and Podcast Transition

Links/Apps Mentioned in this episode:

• Alicia’s 1099s in QBO Class, Jan 7 webinar + recording: http://royl.ws/QBO1099
• Alicia’s QBO Cleanup for Taxes Class, Jan 22 webinar + recording: http://royl.ws/yearend
• Reframe 2025 Conference https://reframe2025.com/
• Hector’s RightTool: http://righttool.app
• In the Know replay: https://intuit.ondemand.goldcast.io/on-demand/d43891cb-8c38-495f-b8f1-ab1c78de7ac6

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