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.

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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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• (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

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 reporting capabilities, API access, bank feed integration, and the timing of this change during tax season, while also sharing insights into possible workarounds and opportunities for improvement.

• (00:00) - Welcome to the Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast
• (00:44) - Official Announcement: Tags Discontinued
• (03:45) - History and Evolution of Tags
• (05:03) - Benefits and Limitations of Tags
• (08:29) - Potential Transition to Custom Fields
• (12:15) - What Will Happen to Tag Users
• (21:30) - Reporting and API Implications
• (26:49) - Migration of Tag Data: Key Questions
• (29:25) - Timing Concerns: Why During Tax Season?
• (32:21) - Potential Issues with Custom Fields in Bank Feeds
• (38:50) - Upcoming Events and Announcements
• (44:23) - Farewell and Future Plans for the Podcast

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

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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 agents and potential disruption to QuickBooks' market dominance. The conversation delves into practical applications of AI for accountants, from generating custom sample files to automating complex tasks through always-on AI agents.

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• (00:00) - Welcome to the Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast
• (01:25) - Retail AI: Chatbots and Accessibility
• (02:03) - API-Based AI: Middleware and Integration
• (04:52) - Behind-the-Scenes AI: Machine Learning and Data Insights
• (06:25) - AI in Software Development
• (13:57) - AI Predictions for 2025
• (23:49) - Always-On AI and AI Agents
• (37:46) - Future of AI in Accounting Software
• (43:26) - Conclusion and Future Plans

Links/Apps Mentioned in this episode:

• Lean more about Alicia's QuickBooks Training http://learn.royalwise.com
• Hector's App - RightTool www.righttool.app
• Reframe 2025 Conference https://reframe2025.com/

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