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It’s Recertification Season! – Podcast

Episode 142 | It’s Recertification Season | Royalwise

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Podcast Episode Overview

Alicia and guest Matthew Fulton break down everything covered on the QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Level 1 and Level 2 recertification exams, from test-taking strategies to a deep walkthrough of the new features Intuit is testing you on. Along the way they unpack the expanded AI capabilities built into QBO, including the business feed, Finance AI, the Customer Hub, and the new analytics dashboards. If recertification season has been sitting on your to-do list, this episode is the push and the prep you need.

Creators & Guests

  • Host – Alicia Katz Pollock, MAT
  • Guest – Matthew “Spot” Fulton

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Podcast Highlights

(00:00) – Welcome to the Unofficial QuickBooks Podcast
(01:21) – Recertification Season Basics
(02:25) – Level 1 vs Level 2 Value
(03:46) – How the Tests Changed
(04:57) – Prep Tips and Training
(09:01) – Open Book Test Strategy
(16:59) – Why Recertify Every Year
(18:44) – This Year New Platform
(23:39) – Exam Objectives Overview
(29:58) – Interface and Shortcuts
(32:39) – AI Features Breakdown
(36:50) – AI Models Privacy and HI
(42:49) – Sales Menu Overhaul
(43:49) – Customer Hub Focus
(44:35) – Inventory Upgrades
(46:44) – Sales Orders Evolve
(47:44) – Customer Hub CRM Tools
(49:02) – Contracts Scheduling Calls
(50:09) – Test Strategy Insights
(51:55) – Expenses Vendor Updates
(54:00) – Bill Pay Limits Approvals
(56:28) – Bank Feeds Extraction Reconcile
(58:53) – aaaaaaaa port Insights
(01:08:39) – Level Two Projects Reports
(01:10:16) – Modern Reports Scheduling
(01:11:31) – Calculated Fields KPI Scorecard
(01:16:18) – Wrap Up Next Steps

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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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