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 categorization and customer tracking that users should be aware of.

Sponsors
Debits - https://uqb.promo/debits

Resources

LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14630719/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UnofficialQuickBooksPodcast

Email: unofficialquickbookspodcast@gmail.com

Alicia’s Mobile app class was on May 13 - you can take it any time at http://royl.ws/QBOMobile?affiliate=5393907

Alicia’s QuickBooks Payments class - http://royl.ws/GoPayment?affiliate=5393907

Dan’s “Prompts for Practices” 4 -week AI cohort (Beginning July 7th with Certified Prompt Specialist Ted McRae - https://snip.ly/AISOBQBPH

QB Power Hour Webinar - https://www.qbpowerhour.com/

https://www.schoolofbookkeeping.com/

Schoolofbookkeeping YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@schoolofbookkeeping?sub_confirmation=1

• (00:00) - Introduction to the Episode
• (01:37) - Introduction to Payment Links
• (02:45) - Creating and Using Payment Links
• (06:23) - One-Time Payment Links
• (08:53) - Multi-Use Payment Links
• (11:24) - Limitations and Workarounds
• (18:04) - Advantages of QuickBooks Payments
• (20:08) - Conclusion and Upcoming Events

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 Avalara will likely absorb the costs. The discussion explores whether this represents a strategic move toward platform consolidation and what it means for the freemium model that many QuickBooks-connected apps currently rely on.

Sponsors
Debits - https://uqb.promo/debits

Resources

LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14630719/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UnofficialQuickBooksPodcast

Email: unofficialquickbookspodcast@gmail.com

The new Intuit Developer Platform: https://blogs.intuit.com/2025/05/15/introducing-the-intuit-app-partner-program/

Hector’s Reframe events: https://reframe.shoprocket.io/#!/reframe-2025-effective-pricing-for-accountants

Alicia’s new QBO Complete 2025 book + eBook: http://www.questivaconsultants.com

Alicia’s Hands-on Training course starting July 21, 2025: http://royl.ws/QBO-complete

• (00:00) - Welcome to The Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast
• (01:32) - Intuit's New API Guidelines
• (02:27) - Metering and Costs for API Usage
• (03:25) - Impact on Small and Large Apps
• (04:16) - New API Access Points
• (04:44) - Inventory Adjustment API
• (08:49) - Custom Fields API
• (10:39) - Projects API
• (13:19) - Sales Tax API
• (16:38) - Payroll Compensation API
• (20:15) - API Monetization and Timelines
• (22:21) - Metering and Pricing Adjustments
• (24:26) - API Credits and Developer Tiers
• (25:57) - Impact on App Developers
• (34:24) - Intuit's Strategic Moves
• (39:27) - Upcoming Events and Personal Updates

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 integrations.

Sponsors
Human at Scale - https://uqb.promo/human
Debits - https://uqb.promo/debits

Resources

LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14630719/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UnofficialQuickBooksPodcast

Email: unofficialquickbookspodcast@gmail.com

Firm of the Future Product Updates, May 2025: https://www.firmofthefuture.com/product-update/may-2025-mpu/

ProAdvisor Spotlight with Dan Luthi and Brittney Brown: https://www.firmofthefuture.com/thought-leadership/next-generation-of-accountants/

Alicia’s QuickBooks Checking and Cash Flow class: http://royl.ws/cashflow

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 industry.

Sponsors
Human at Scale - https://uqb.promo/human
Debits - https://uqb.promo/debits

Resources

LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14630719/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UnofficialQuickBooksPodcast

Email: unofficialquickbookspodcast@gmail.com

Nancy McClelland’s Ask A CPA community: https://www.thedancingaccountant.com/ask-a-cpa-signup

1Password: 1password.com

Keeper: https://keeper.app/?via=4aaea6

Alicia’s Mobile App class: May 13

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 directory.

• (00:06) - QuickBooks ProAdvisor Certification Overview
• (01:28) - Benefits of Certification
• (02:55) - ProAdvisor Directory and Points System
• (05:45) - Recertification Process
• (10:57) - Recertification Tests and Tips
• (18:36) - Importance of Certification
• (19:21) - Credly Badges and ProAdvisor Title
• (27:35) - Conclusion and Upcoming Events

Resources

LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14630719/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UnofficialQuickBooksPodcast

Email: unofficialquickbookspodcast@gmail.com

Free ebook: “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Academy and Certification.” www.akadian.com/everything

If you need help recertifying because the Intuit training doesn’t match your learning style: www.akadian.com/recertify

Past episode about Intuit Academy, Nov 2024: https://uqb.show/66

Alicia’s QBO Mobile App class on May 13, 2025:

Join live webinar for free: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZEM9oSItSDK-c6bE8mhEiQ?mc_cid=d6d4232c7f&mc_eid=4be8b822bd#/registration

Enroll for class recording with CPE: http://royl.ws/QBOMobile

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Intuit has reversed course and TAGS are back!

Previous episode about Tags being cancelled: Taps for Tags, April 3, 2025, uqb.show/84

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.

Sponsors
Human at Scale - https://uqb.promo/human
Debits - https://uqb.promo/debits

Resources

LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14630719/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UnofficialQuickBooksPodcast

Email: unofficialquickbookspodcast@gmail.com

Alicia’s Links

• Credit Cards in QBO course: http://royl.ws/QBO-credit-cards
• QuickBooks Payments course: http://royl.ws/QB-Payments-Course
• QuickBooks Mobile app course: http://royl.ws/QBOMobile

Margie's Links

• The Locker Room Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/qbo.gym.locker.room/

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Sponsors

GoPayment and QuickBooks apps now have Tap-to-Pay for iPhone!!!!: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/payments/in-person-payments/

Alicia’s links

• Converting from QBDT to QBO class: http://royl.ws/QBDT2QBO
• Converting from QBDT to QBO book on Amazon: http://royl.ws/QBDT_to_QBO

Margies Links

• The Locker Room Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/qbo.gym.locker.room/

Join our LinkedIn Group! https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14630719/

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