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...

QuickBooks Has a New Platform! I’ve been seeing something new out in the wild when I help my clients with QuickBooks Online…a brand new design!   That isn’t to say that I’m surprised…they announced it at the Intuit Connect conference in October 2024, and sent an...

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...

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,...

Advanced Bookkeeping in QuickBooks Online: Moving Beyond the Basics   So, you've mastered the basics of QuickBooks Online (QBO). You can send invoices, categorize transactions, and run basic reports. That's fantastic! But are you ready to take your skills to the...

Chart of Accounts in QuickBooks Online | Unraveling the Mysteries   Hey everyone, let's talk about something that's often overlooked but absolutely crucial for a healthy financial life – your Chart of Accounts in QuickBooks Online (QBO). Whether you're a seasoned...

Products, Services, & Inventory in QBO | Taming the Beast   Let's be honest, managing products, services, and inventory can feel like wrestling an octopus. You've got tentacles everywhere – invoices, bills, purchase orders, reports – and it's easy to feel...

Notable Appearances by Alicia Katz Pollock As Royalwise continues to grow and touch more lives than ever, demand for Alicia Katz Pollock has grown as well. She has made a slew of notable appearances recently, and rather than create a separate blog post for each event,...

Ditch the Desktop Drama: Unveiling the Hidden Gems of QBOA for ProAdvisors Let's face it, the recent news about QuickBooks Desktop phasing out has sent ripples of uncertainty through the bookkeeping and accounting world. But before you hit the panic button, let me...

Navigating the eCommerce Jungle: Integrating Your Online Sales with QuickBooks Online   Running an eCommerce business is exciting, but managing the financial side can feel like hacking your way through a dense jungle. Especially when it comes to integrating your...

QuickBooks Online Hacks: Boost Your Efficiency with These Insider Tips Are you a QuickBooks Online user looking to streamline your workflow and save valuable time? This blog post is packed with insider tips and tricks, what I like to call “hacks,” to help you navigate...

https://youtu.be/-hRvVAFY2cQ Payroll Liability Reports Rule! Hey there, QuickBooks aficionados! Alicia Katz Pollock here, the QBO Rockstar at Royalwise. Today I created some Payroll Liability Reports to let me know how much money I had to set aside for payroll taxes,...

We Are Thrilled to Announce Alicia Katz Pollock as a 2024 Top 100 ProAdvisor! We are excited to share the fantastic news that our very own Alicia Katz Pollock has been recognized as a 2024 Top 100 ProAdvisor by Insightful Accountant! This prestigious honor is a...

Intuit, the renowned financial software company, has recently launched a new service called QB Live Expert Assisted Bookkeeping. The service aims to provide an answer to businesses’ bookkeeping questions at a monthly subscription fee of $50. However, this move has understandably generated mixed reactions within the accounting community.

Forward-thinking ProAdvisors are excited by new opportunities to pivot their service model and turn this into a win-win-win, but the initial gut reaction from many instead has been vitriolic, with posts on social media threatening to abandon the QuickBooks platform or retire altogether.

Dear Readers, In the heart of every community lies the potential to make a profound impact, a principle vividly embodied by the Royalwise Community during the recent "Whoo's Done with 1099s?!" celebration. As we reflect on the incredible success of this year's event,...

Why Collaboration Tools are Essential for the Modern Mid-sized Accounting Firm   In the ever-evolving world of accounting, traditional methods are getting less airtime than an outdated sitcom, and cutting-edge Collaboration Tools are stealing the show. Gone are...

The Evolution & Future of Accounting Technology: Where We Were, Where We Are, and Where We’re Going   Accounting, often referred to as the "language of business," has been a cornerstone of commerce for millennia. The history of accounting is a testament to...

Why Mid-sized Accounting Firms Need to Adapt to Technology Looking to get ahead? Leveraging the right technology for mid-sized accounting firms can be a real difference-maker, smoothing out your challenges and setting you up for opportunities you hadn't imagined....

Leveraging Technology as a Mid-Sized Accounting Firm In today's fast-paced business landscape, leveraging technology as a mid-sized accounting firm is essential if you want to stay competitive. Implementing the right technological solutions can streamline workflows,...