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Alicia Katz Pollock
Alicia's QuickBooks® Expertise:
Alicia's Expertise:
QuickBooks ProAdvisor • Educator • Speaker • Author
Named one of America’s Top 50 Women in Accounting, Alicia Katz Pollock is one of the nation’s leading experts in QuickBooks Online training.
With a Master’s in Teaching from Tufts University, a QuickBooks® Online Advanced Certification, and over 30 years of tech industry experience, she combines deep expertise with an approachable, down-to-earth teaching style.
Alicia's Background:
Alicia’s passion for technology began early. At just 13 years old, she received her first Apple computer and immediately started designing a database for her father’s dental practice to automatically send appointment reminders, years ahead of its time.
That early curiosity grew into a lifelong mission: helping people harness technology in ways that are smart, practical, and enjoyable.
Alicia's Teaching Approach:
Her approach to teaching is rooted in clarity, patience, and a good sense of humor. Whether she’s leading a live class, speaking on stage, or creating on-demand courses, Alicia has a knack for making complex software feel accessible.
She’s proudly worked with thousands of business owners, bookkeepers, and accountants to simplify their workflows and master their financial tools with confidence.
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A few of her professional achievements.
Here is a list of achievements for Alicia Katz Pollock (2010–2026), highlighting her leadership in QuickBooks Online training, authorship, speaking, and industry recognition.
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Publications & Authorship:
Alicia’s books and courses are built the same way she teaches: step by step, with real-world context, and without assuming you already know the answer.
That’s why she has spent over 15 years turning complex accounting software into something anyone can actually learn.
Her published work spans more than 2,800 pages of curriculum, from beginner-friendly fundamentals to deep specialty topics, and continues to be updated alongside the software itself.
If you’ve learned QuickBooks, there’s a good chance her writing was part of the journey.
Alicia's Top Publications:
QuickBooks Online Hands-On Training, Volumes 1-6 (expected 2026)
Amazon KDP, 600 pages
QuickBooks Online Bootcamp (2025)
Royalwise, 180 pages
Converting from QBDT to QBO (2024)
Amazon KDP, 80 pages
QuickBooks Online Complete (2022–2026)
Questiva, 600 pages
QuickBooks Online Fundamentals (2021–2026)
Questiva, 350 pages
QuickBooks Desktop Hands-On Training (2022)
Amazon KDP, 600 pages
Specialty Retail: Gas Stations & Convenience Stores (2018)
Amazon KDP, 100 pages
Master Intuit QuickBooks Online (2015)
180 pages
Word 2010 Tips and Tricks (2010)
150 pages
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Awards & Recognitions:
From Top 200 ProAdvisor in 2015 to Queen of QuickBooks in 2023, Alicia’s recognition has grown steadily alongside her expertise and that arc tells a story worth paying attention to.
What started as peer recognition within the ProAdvisor community has expanded into awards spanning education, content creation, speaking, and business leadership.
Each award reflects a different facet of what Alicia brings to her students and the profession, and together they paint a picture of someone who has shown up, delivered, and been noticed for it.
Alicia's Top Awards & Recognitions:
Insightful Accountant Top Educator
Award Won: 2026
BDO Alliance USA Excellence Award - Growth Strategy
Award Won: 2026
MYCPE ONE Top Educators
Awards Won: 2024-2025
Queen of QuickBooks (Intuit)
Awards Won: 2023–2024
Top 50 Women in Accounting (Ignition)
Award Won: 2023
Top 10 ProAdvisor, App-ologist (Insightful Accountant)
Award Won: 2021
Top 100 ProAdvisor (Insightful Accountant)
Awards Won: 2020–2026
Top 200 ProAdvisor (Insightful Accountant)
Awards Won: 2015–2019
Top Partner (Complete Business Group)
Awards Won: 2019–2025
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Certifications:
Alicia’s advanced certifications across QuickBooks Online, Desktop, and Payroll means she doesn’t just understand the software from one angle; she understands how it all connects.
Add in recognition from Intuit, Certiport, Apple, and Microsoft, and you get an instructor whose credentials span the full ecosystem her students actually work in.
Alicia's Current Certifications:
QuickBooks Online Advanced Certification
QuickBooks Desktop Certification
QuickBooks Payroll Certification
Intuit Certified Bookkeeper (Coursera)
QuickBooks Certified User (Certiport)
Apple Consultants Network
Microsoft Office Specialist
Alicia Katz Pollock
Professional Achievements:
Three decades in tech and business consulting have a way of sharpening your perspective on what actually works.
For Alicia, that experience became the foundation for Royalwise, a training platform built specifically for accounting professionals who need more than a video course.
Alicia's Top Professional Achievements:
Founder & CEO
Royalwise.com
Creator of Royalwise OWLS
(On-Demand Web-based Learning Solutions)
Recognized as the “Queen of QuickBooks”
Sometimes referred to as the “QBO Rockstar”
Developer of Scalable Training Systems
Dedicated to accounting firms, bookkeepers, and SMBs.
A Dedicated Resource to Firms
Helping firms reduce turnover, increase productivity, and improve client value.
A Lifelong Passion
30+ years in the tech and business consulting industry.
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Alicia's most recent content.
Explore Alicia’s latest blogs, podcasts, webinars, and videos. All designed to help you stay sharp, discover new tricks, and master QuickBooks® like a pro.
Most Recent Content:
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Alicia's Latest QuickBooks® Blogs
When Two Accounting Apps Listen to Their Customers (And Actually Do Something About It)
Picture this: It’s 2021 at ‘Appy Camp, and Ben Stein from Keeper is standing at a bar, drink ticket in hand, ready to exchange it for a well-deserved cocktail after a long day of conference sessions. But when Alicia Katz Pollock rushes past—bass guitar case slung over her shoulder, racing to join the evening’s music circle around the fire—and tosses him
The QuickBooks Online Training Revolution Has Begun
(Watch the video above to hear the full story straight about QuickBooks Online Training from Alicia Katz Pollock.) The accounting industry is undergoing a seismic shift. What used to be a solo bookkeeper’s job is now handled by entire departments inside CAS practices and tax firms. The pressure is on for staff at all levels to really know what they’re doing in
Alicia's Latest QuickBooks® Podcasts
Keep Changing My Software! (Wheel of Rants) – Podcast
Podcast Episode Overview Alicia and Dan spin the Wheel of Rants and land on a topic that hits close to home: constant software changes. From QuickBooks’ modern reports rollout to Microsoft quietly burying features inside Copilot, they unpack why unexpected changes feel so disorienting, even when the updates are improvements. The conversation broadens into AI’s growing impact on the entire
QuickBooks February 2026 Releases (Podcast)
Podcast Episode Overview Alicia recaps Intuit’s February ProAdvisor In the Know webinar, covering a packed slate of product updates across QuickBooks Online, Intuit Enterprise Suite, and the newly renamed Intuit Accountant Suite. Highlights include a new Affirm Buy Now Pay Later option appearing on invoices, major bank feed customization improvements, an AI-powered deduction maximizer for business owners, and new construction-specific
Alicia's QuickBooks® Webinars
Alicia's QuickBooks® Videos
Navigating 1099s in QuickBooks Online: Your Guide to Stress-Free Filing
Hey everyone, Alicia Katz Pollock from Royalwise.com here. It’s that time of year again – 1099 season! While this task can feel daunting, especially with ever-evolving regulations, QuickBooks Online (QBO) offers tools to help streamline the process. Intuit continues to revamp the 1099 filing process based on user feedback, making it even more efficient. This blog post will guide you