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Now You Know: In the Know July 2026 Recap – Podcast

Episode 152 | Now You Know: In the Know July 2026 Recap | Royalwise

Table of Contents

Podcast Episode Overview

Alicia and Matthew break down Intuit’s July “In the Know” session, covering 175 behind-the-scenes fixes to bank matching, reports, and load times, plus a first look at the new unified inbox coming to QuickBooks Online this August. They also dig into the new Intuit Experts toggle that determines whether Intuit can market services directly to your clients, and share why Accelerate pricing has been delayed until January 2027.

Creators & Guests

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

Sponsors

Podcast Highlights

(00:00) – Welcome and Introductions
(01:12) – Why Now You Know
(02:58) – Community News Roundup
(05:11) – Intuit Connect Details
(05:41) – Product Improvements Poll
(06:54) – Speed Issues and Router Tips
(08:17) – Meaningful Improvements Wish List
(10:34) – Bank Feed Matching Updates
(13:54) – Dashboard and Shortcuts
(16:18) – Reports and Sign In Changes
(18:11) – AI Plus HI Services
(19:39) – Accountants as Customers
(22:35) – Intuit Experts Guardrails
(27:47) – Auto On Billing Concerns
(28:49) – Bank Feeds Expert Review
(30:34) – Pricing Data Access Questions
(32:34) – Accountant Suite Adoption Poll
(34:13) – Multi Tab Workflow Upgrade
(35:48) – Unified Inbox Portal
(41:37) – Accelerate Firm Insights
(45:35) – Accelerate Pricing Books Close
(46:58) – Resources Training Wrap Up

Links

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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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