Best Hector Garcia CPA Podcasts (2025)

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The 20 Things Bookkeepers Should Never Do (Wheel of Rants) 51:51

4d ago51:51

51:51

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 lett…

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Recertification Season 32:38

11d ago32:38

32:38

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 cer…

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Tags Are Back! (I Told You So!) 6:56

12d ago6:56

6:56

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

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Beta Tests Gone Wild 1:02:13

18d ago1:02:13

1:02:13

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 upcom…

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Look What We Found: April 2025 44:29

25d ago44:29

44:29

Sponsors (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 U…

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Intuit Enterprise Suite Updates with Hector Garcia | April 2025 1:12:40

1M ago1:12:40

1:12:40

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 tailo…

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Chart of Accounts (Wheel of Rants) 49:15

1M ago49:15

49:15

Veronica Wasek joins Alicia for "wheel of rants" to dive into QuickBooks Online's chart of accounts transformation. They explore how Intuit's changes to expand the chart have created both opportunities and challenges for accountants and small business owners alike. The hosts discuss common account types including opening balance equity, undeposited…

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Playing Taps for Tags 45:17

2M ago45:17

45:17

Alicia and Dan explain the retirement of the Tags feature in QuickBooks Online and outline the critical migration process to Custom Fields before the May 15th deadline. They break down why this change matters, explore the differences between tags and custom fields, and share creative ways businesses utilized tags for tracking everything from weathe…

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March 2025 QuickBooks Online Updates 40:52

2M ago40:52

40:52

Alicia and Matthew break down the March QuickBooks updates, including the game-changing tap-to-pay feature for iPhones that eliminates the need for card readers while reducing transaction fees. They explore the upcoming ProAdvisor certification season with its $250 weekly prize drawings, and discuss QuickBooks Payments' expanded third-party integra…

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STRESS, STOICISM, AND SCOPE (FROM REFRAME PODCAST) 1:10:37

2M ago1:10:37

1:10:37

SAME AS VIDEO FROM YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/PQIhx7UT5iI Timestamps:00:00 Introduction (About the REFRAME/Podcast)00:02:32 "Stress Wisely" - Quick Summary00:35:22 Framestorming "Scopeless"00:50:23 How to implement and price a "Scopeless service"01:02:03 REFRAME news and upcoming events ADDING THE AUDIO ONLY VERSION HERE TO CROSS PROMOTE…

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Look What We Found: March 2025 47:59

2M ago47:59

47:59

Join Alicia and Margie as they share their collection of QuickBooks Online interface changes discovered throughout March. From the return of fixed asset subcategories to new banking feed enhancements and reporting features, they highlight both permanent updates and experimental features that appeared briefly. Sponsors Rightworks Rightnow 2025 - htt…

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Navigating Your Intuit Account: The Ultimate Guide 48:30

2M ago48:30

48:30

Alicia and Dan explore the often-overlooked but critical aspects of managing your QuickBooks and Intuit accounts, covering everything from security settings to document management. They provide a comprehensive tour of accounts.intuit.com and camps.intuit.com, revealing powerful tools for managing your subscriptions, documents, privacy settings, and…

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Everything You Need to Know About Modern Invoices 1:07:47

2M ago1:07:47

1:07:47

Alicia and Dan explore the complete redesign of QuickBooks Online's modern invoice system, covering everything from the new Intuit Assist autofill capabilities to customization options and payment processing improvements. They highlight practical workflow enhancements including customer insights, editing capabilities without leaving the invoice, an…

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Emergency for Shopify PayPal integrations! 4:02

3M ago4:02

4:02

Alicia reveals a critical issue affecting QuickBooks users who integrate Shopify and PayPal payments, which could result in significant duplicate revenue reporting. She provides step-by-step instructions to identify, fix, and prevent this problem by correctly configuring the Commerce Center settings. This quick technical update could save your clie…

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February 2025 QuickBooks Updates 41:15

3M ago41:15

41:15

Alicia and Spot dive into the latest features announced in Intuit's latest In the Know webinar, including the new revenue share program for QuickBooks Payments that offers accountants 20% of net revenue for three years. They explore significant updates to QuickBooks Online Payroll, including direct deposit reversals and consolidated payroll reporti…

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Intuit’s Annual Investors Report 44:25

3M ago44:25

44:25

Join Alicia and special guest Matthew "Spot" Fulton as they break down Intuit's recent annual stockholder meeting and what it means for accounting professionals. They explore Intuit's early commitment to AI since 2018, massive growth in QuickBooks Online Advanced subscriptions, and the staggering $2 trillion in invoices processed through the platfo…

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Redefining Your Value: Lessons from Bench’s Unexpected Closure (Wheel of Rants) 50:33

3M ago50:33

50:33

The sudden shutdown of Bench Accounting in December 2024 left 11,000 business owners without access to their financial data, highlighting the risks of venture-backed automated bookkeeping services. Hosts Alicia Katz Pollock and Veronica Wasek discuss how this pivotal moment presents an opportunity for professional bookkeepers to showcase their valu…

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Now You Know: Intuit and QuickBooks January 2025 Updates 31:57

3M ago31:57

31:57

Alicia explores important improvements to the QuickBooks Desktop-to-Online migration process, including expanded line item capacity and a new pre-migration checklist. Alicia also introduces new offerings like QuickBooks Live Expert Cleanup and the Mailchimp-powered Customer Hub, while previewing an innovative interface redesign that promises to str…

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Look What We Found: January 2025 58:15

4M ago58:15

58:15

Alicia is joined by guest co-host Margie Remmers-Davis to explore the latest QuickBooks Online updates, from major developments like the new Amazon seller integration to small but impactful changes like the ability to print bills. They discuss exciting improvements to payroll features, including inline PTO balances and class assignments, as well as…

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Deep Dive: 1099 Wizard 1:06:01

4M ago1:06:01

1:06:01

Dan DeLong joins Alicia to explore QuickBooks Online's enhanced 1099 preparation tools, including the new automated "Let QuickBooks Prep for Me" wizard launching in 2025. They break down the critical components of 1099 compliance, discuss pricing changes, and share valuable tips for both manual and automated filing methods. Sponsors Bluevine - http…

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New Year New Lineup 12:35

4M ago12:35

12:35

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 co…

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Intuit Enterprise Suite Updates 1:01:09

4M ago1:01:09

1:01:09

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…

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Selling Feelings, NOT Transactions (AI-Generated Episode) 27:23

4M ago27:23

27:23

Extracted Audio from a recent workshop: https://youtu.be/fiLUYApuFY4?si=50cbdmPQm2spt7nz And used Google's NotebookLM to generate a podcast This is the SNL skit I mentioned: https://youtu.be/WKLHsJyhTYs

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December Updates: Bill Pay Discounts, AI Features, and QuickBooks Live Changes 40:05

4M ago40:05

40:05

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 functionalit…

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RIP Tags 54:25

5M ago54:25

54:25

A major change is coming to QuickBooks Online as Intuit announces the deprecation of Tags, effective March 8th, 2025. Hector and Alicia dive deep into what this means for QBO users, exploring the limitations of custom fields as a replacement and identifying potential challenges during the transition. They discuss critical concerns including reporti…

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AI & 2025 Predictions 48:07

5M ago48:07

48:07

Hector and Alicia explore the three dimensions of artificial intelligence in accounting: retail AI (like chatbots), API-based AI (integrated into software), and behind-the-scenes AI (machine learning and data insights). They discuss how AI is already transforming accounting workflows and make bold predictions for 2025, including the emergence of AI…

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QBO Wishlist for 2025 44:30

5M ago44:30

44:30

Alicia and Hector share their top feature requests and improvements they'd love to see in QuickBooks during 2025. From rethinking pop-up notifications to bringing back QuickBooks Labs, they discuss practical changes that would make a significant impact for accounting professionals. The conversation covers both technical requests like improved AI fu…

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Intuit Connect Floor Report 44:54

5M ago44:54

44:54

Alicia shares her detailed observations from the floor at the Intuit Connect conference, focusing on upcoming QuickBooks Online features and improvements. From customizable dashboards and enhanced payroll capabilities to streamlined sales tax filing and improved bank feed experiences, she breaks down the major changes coming to the platform. Her th…

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December 2024 QuickBooks Updates: Training, Tax Forms, and Task Management 21:26

6M ago21:26

21:26

Dive into the major updates announced at November's In The Know webinar. The enhanced 1099 filing system promises to streamline vendor management and state filing requirements, while QuickBooks Online Accountants users can look forward to a more functional Work Center in January 2025. The new Work Center features improved project management tools a…

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Your Complete Guide to ProAdvisor Academy 32:24

6M ago32:24

32:24

Alicia explores the completely revamped ProAdvisor Academy, breaking down the new certification paths, training modules, and enhanced features available to QuickBooks ProAdvisors. She provides a detailed walkthrough of the six available certifications, including the new Intuit Bookkeeping certification, and explains how the point system ties into P…

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QuickBooks Online Updates November 2024 59:29

6M ago59:29

59:29

Alicia and Hector dive into the November 2024 QuickBooks Online update. They explore significant changes to ProAdvisor Academy, the evolution of QuickBooks Live Expert Assisted services, and developments in modern reporting views. They also share their thoughts on the new Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements and debate whet…

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REFRAME PODCAST: With Phil Jones 1:09:23

6M ago1:09:23

1:09:23

In this episode, we dive into building influence and trust in client relationships with insights from Exactly What to Say author Phil Jones and CPAs Hector and Carlos Garcia. They discuss how accountants can reframe “selling” as “serving,” communicate value beyond price, and move from technical experts to trusted advisors. Learn practical strategie…

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Deconstructing Sasan Goodarzi's Opening Address at Intuit Connect 34:55

6M ago34:55

34:55

Alicia unpacks Intuit CEO Sasan Goodarzi's keynote speech from Intuit Connect, offering valuable context around the company's AI-driven strategic direction and its implications for ProAdvisors. She breaks down the upcoming changes to QuickBooks Live, including new transparency features and revenue sharing opportunities that aim to strengthen the pa…

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Reflections on Intuit Connect 2024 51:43

6M ago51:43

51:43

Hector and Alicia break down the major announcements and strategic shifts revealed at the first-ever Intuit Connect conference in Las Vegas. They analyze Sasan Goodarzi's keynote message about embracing change and building the future together, while unpacking Intuit's apparent transition from a product-focused company to a comprehensive business pl…

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October QBO Updates: Revenue Share, Cost Allocation & Recurring Payments 30:24

7M ago30:24

30:24

Alicia walks through the key announcements from Intuit's October 2024 In The Know webinar, including the new QuickBooks payments revenue share program offering ProAdvisors 20% of processing fees for three years. She details the new cost allocation feature in payroll that lets businesses track labor costs across projects and classes, and explains th…

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Modern Reports in QBO Advanced 48:07

7M ago48:07

48:07

Hector and Alicia explore the extensive capabilities of QuickBooks Online Advanced's modern reports and custom report builder. They walk through key features including dynamic column customization, Boolean filters, multi-level grouping, pivot tables, and interactive charts - demonstrating how these tools can transform raw data into actionable insig…

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QuickBooks Online October 2024 Updates 1:04:15

7M ago1:04:15

1:04:15

Hector and Alicia dive deep into QuickBooks Online's October 2024 updates, dissecting new features and improvements across payroll, search functionality, and recurring payments. They explore the potential impact of AI-powered anomaly detection in payroll and discuss the implications of enhanced transaction search capabilities. The hosts also share …

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A New Dawn 23:00

7M ago23:00

23:00

Alicia examines Intuit's strategic shift towards cloud-based solutions and its impact on QuickBooks users and ProAdvisors. She discusses the challenges of transitioning from Desktop to Online, while highlighting the potential benefits of Intuit's integrated financial management platform. Alicia offers insights on adapting to these changes and maint…

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End of an Era 30:42

8M ago30:42

30:42

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 fo…

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Intuit Enterprise Suite - What We Know 56:56

8M ago56:56

56:56

Alicia and Hector dive deep into Intuit's newly announced Enterprise Suite, breaking down its features and potential impact on mid-market businesses. They discuss the platform's advanced multi-entity management capabilities, enhanced project tracking for construction companies, and the introduction of customizable dimensions. The hosts also specula…

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Exactly What to Say to Accountants 34:05

8M ago34:05

34:05

Hector and Alicia dive into the transformative power of language in accounting practice management. Drawing inspiration from Phil M. Jones' book "Exactly What to Say," they explore key phrases and communication strategies that can significantly improve client relationships, pricing discussions, and overall business growth. Through real-world exampl…

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Misc. Musings on QuickBooks | Sept 2024 58:33

8M ago58:33

58:33

Alicia and Hector explore recent changes in QuickBooks Online that they've been musing on. From subtle interface updates to new document importing features, they discuss the implications of Intuit's broader rebranding efforts and speculate on future developments. They also share valuable tips on mobile document scanning and highlight upcoming accou…

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Intuit Dome Is the Future 38:11

9M ago38:11

38:11

This Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast episode explores the new Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, highlighting its advanced technology and Intuit's strategic investment. The hosts discuss the venue's features, financial aspects, and potential impact on Intuit's brand. Sponsors Fishbowl - https://uqb.promo/fishbowl Melio - https://uqb.promo/melio …

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Intuit's FY 2024 Earnings 46:19

9M ago46:19

46:19

Hector and Alicia dive deep into Intuit's latest earnings report, breaking down the company's financial performance across its various platforms. They explore Intuit's strategic shifts, including the rebranding of its small business group and the push towards AI-driven expert platforms. The hosts also discuss the potential for new personal finance …

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AI & Future of Accounting - Interview from Hannah Smolenski CPA 37:26

9M ago37:26

37:26

Check out Hannah's amazing YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/sbXbhSATArs Check out REFRAME 2024: https://www.reframe2024.com/

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QBO Payroll Updates August 2024 1:01:01

9M ago1:01:01

1:01:01

Hector and Alicia dive deep into QuickBooks Online's new payroll impounding feature, discussing its implications for small businesses and accountants. They explore the pros and cons of QBO Payroll compared to competitors like ADP and Paychex, and speculate on upcoming features. The hosts also share insights about the upcoming Intuit Connect confere…

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Artificial Intelligence Part 1 45:12

9M ago45:12

45:12

In this episode of the Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast, Hector and Alicia discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on the accounting profession. They explore how AI is changing bookkeeping processes, the challenges and limitations of current AI implementations in accounting software, and the need for accountants to adapt their roles.…

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QuickBooks Karma? Financing Your Estimates 49:03

9M ago49:03

49:03

This episode discusses a new feature in QuickBooks Online that offers financing options to customers directly through estimates and invoices. The hosts, Alicia and Hector, initially express concerns about privacy and potential predatory lending practices but later discover that the feature is optional and controlled by the business owner. They spec…

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Outsourcing Overseas 38:58

10M ago38:58

38:58

Hector and Alicia discuss outsourcing in the accounting industry. They explore the economic implications, educational aspects, and potential benefits and drawbacks of outsourcing accounting work to other countries. The conversation evolves from discussing the immediate impacts of outsourcing to broader topics like educational reform and the need to…

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QBO New Features July 2024 56:55

10M ago56:55

56:55

In this episode, Alicia and Hector discuss several new features and updates to QuickBooks Online. They cover the new PayPal connector, enhancements to inventory management tools including variants, organizational charts in QBO Payroll, and the integration of Ship Engine for shipping labels. The hosts also talk about a new subscription invoicing fea…

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