Everything QuickBooks – Virtually
Posted by Gabrielle on 18 Jan 2009 at 01:06 pm | Department: Training, Updates
If you haven’t heard, Intuit, the makers of QuickBooks software, is putting on a virtual trade show / conference for accounting professionals this coming week.
As part of its “Power to Get More Done” campaign, Intuit understands that professionals, now more than ever, are in need of affordable resources. With this in mind, Intuit Academy Virtual Conference attendees will benefit by saving time and travel costs with 24-hour access to the virtual tradeshow and self-study training resources.
In addition to many other courses, attendees will to learn about:
- Products for Accounting Practices – QuickBooks Premier: Accountant Edition, Intuit Statement Writer & Client Data Review, and QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions.
- Products for Tax Practices – Lacerte & ProSeries
- Products for Clients – QuickBooks Pro and Premier, QuickBooks Point of Sale 8.0
- Partner & Networking Programs – QuickBooks ProAdvisor Program & QuickBooks Setup and Training
- Certification – QuickBooks ProAdvisor Certification Preparation
- Less Paper Solution Series – Lacerte Document Management System and Intuit Document eSort
This is the first annual Intuit Academy Virtual Conference designed as an educational event especially for tax and accounting professionals. You can learn from the comfort of your homes or offices. Similar to an in-person trade show, you can log-on and interact with Intuit product experts at the virtual booths, talk to peers as well as a panel of industry experts, and participate in informational webinars. You can also access Intuit’s Live Community and Intuit Academy’s training services to get your questions answered throughout the two-day event.
It all happens on Wednesday and Thursday, January 21 & 22, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST, with on-demand access to self-study courses and other resources
Like most trade shows and conferences, you must Register before you will be able to participate in the event
The best part is the whole thing is free.
It’s worth it to drop by and see what Intuit has to offer. Remember, they realize that it is in their own best interests to work with us who are in the trenches, since if we are excited about QuickBooks and well educated, that only helps them to hold onto their #1 position for small business accounting software. Everyone wins.
In particular, if you’re part of the QuickBooks ProAdvisor program but have yet to get certified, there is a training class available on preparing for the Certification exam that you may want to check out.
Be sure to register as soon as possible, since on their website it seems there may be a significant delay (3 business days?!) between the time of registration and the time you will give your log-on information. (Looks like Intuit is learning how to navigate this virtual routine too! 
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I’m going to drop by and check it out myself. Won’t you join me?
Register Here
Hello Gabrielle,
Thank you for letting me know about this trade show / conference. I am just starting up my business after an 8 year hiatus. I needed to take some contract work to pay off my business debts and then I had to take care of my aging parents. I am currently working on building a web site which is overwhelming at times. This means I’m not fully up to speed on everything else yet. I truly appreciate the heads up.
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Hi again Lake,
Were you able to attend? I had hoped to pop in and check it out myself, but was swamped (hence, the late reply as well). If you did attend, I’d love to hear your thoughts on it, since this was something new from the makers of QuickBooks!