Conference Season Recap (Podcast)

Episode 117 | Conference Season Recap | Royalwise

Table of Contents

Podcast Episode Overview

Alicia recaps an intense month traveling between three major accounting conferences: Women Who Count in Mesa, Intuit Connect in Las Vegas, and Reframe in Miami. She breaks down the controversial Intuit Accountant Suite announcement that sparked confusion about the future of the ProAdvisor program, shares pricing transformation insights from Reframe’s focus on value-based conversations, and reflects on how each conference served different professional needs. Plus, hear direct feedback from conference attendees about their biggest takeaways and what Alicia learned about working nomadically while staying productive on the road.

Creators & Guests

  • Host – Alicia Katz Pollock, MAT

Sponsors

Digits – https://uqb.promo/digits

Podcast Highlights

(00:00) – Introduction and Overview
(00:22) – Conference Recap: Women Who Count
(06:47) – Conference Recap: Intuit Connect
(10:49) – Conference Recap: Reframe
(15:29) – Panel Discussion: Insights from Intuit Connect
(28:33) – Living the Nomadic Life
(30:34) – Upcoming Classes and Final Thoughts

Links

Alicia’s upcoming classes:

QuickBooks Payments Merchant Services, Nov 25: http://royl.ws/QB-Payments-Course?affiliate=5393907

QuickBooks Checking, Dec 9: http://royl.ws/cashflow?affiliate=5393907

Running Reports in QBO, Dec 15: http://royl.ws/Reports?affiliate=5393907, Sponsored by Finatical’s Flash Reports (https://finaticalsoftware.com/?utm_campaign=24527397-Royalwise&utm_source=royalwise)

Advanced Reporting, Dec 16: royl.ws/advanced-reports?affiliate=5393907, Sponsored by Finatical’s Flash Reports (https://finaticalsoftware.com/?utm_campaign=24527397-Royalwise&utm_source=royalwise)

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Alicia Katz Pollock
Recently named the 2026 Top ProAdvisor Educator by Insightful Accountant, Alicia is a nationally recognized QuickBooks Online expert with a Master’s in Teaching and decades of business consulting experience. Known for her patience, commitment, and approachable teaching style, she makes QuickBooks easier to understand for small business owners and accounting professionals alike, helping them build the skills they need to manage their finances with clarity and ease.
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Alicia Katz Pollock
Recently named the 2026 Top ProAdvisor Educator by Insightful Accountant, Alicia is a nationally recognized QuickBooks Online expert with a Master’s in Teaching and decades of business consulting experience. Known for her patience, commitment, and approachable teaching style, she makes QuickBooks easier to understand for small business owners and accounting professionals alike, helping them build the skills they need to manage their finances with clarity and ease.
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