How to Find a QuickBooks ProAdvisor
To find a QuickBooks ProAdvisor for your small business, make a list of the traits you are looking for in an accountant. Then be prepared to do some internet sleuthing to find someone that matches your desired profile. You can also use the quickbooks.intuit.com/find-an-accountant/ website to find local QuickBooks ProAdvisors. When you find someone, explain what services you’re looking for, what your business does, and what your pain points might be. Before hiring anyone, be sure to ask how they work, how they bill, what apps they use, what happens if there’s a mistake, and how they’ll communicate with you.

Maybe when you first launched, you kept track of your business accounting with a spreadsheet. But now things are starting to really take off. People are interested, and demand for your product or service is increasing. Therefore, you need to start operating like a legit organization.

Among other things, that means getting rid of that spreadsheet and finding something more sophisticated to track all of those dollar bills that are coming and going. If you’re reading this article, you probably decided to use QuickBooks for your accounting software. Good choice!

But having accounting software is only half the battle. You also need someone who knows accounting as well as how to use Quickbooks Online. That’s where a QuickBooks ProAdvisor can come in.

What Is a QuickBooks ProAdvisor?
A QuickBooks ProAdvisor is a certification provided by Intuit to independent accounting professionals who demonstrate expertise using QuickBooks. The QuickBooks ProAdvisor program gives accounting professionals discounts, support, and software from Intuit, and also makes them more appealing to small business owners in need of accounting services.

We’re the accounting nerds that geek out over new features. We love to set up group items. We have dreams about that bank account reconciliation in QuickBooks showing a difference of zero, the first time, every time.

The QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification process isn’t easy, either. Having written and reviewed much of the training offered—for certification as well as other topics—we can tell you that it’s a benchmark. If you can find a QuickBooks ProAdvisor that has their Advanced certification, that’s even better. Those advanced certification exams are tough; passing it is a huge badge of honor. A QuickBooks ProAdvisor with an advanced certification has a deeper understanding and more expertise with the program compared to those with the basic certification. 

Now that you know what we are, you don’t want just any QuickBooks ProAdvisor. You want one with whom you can build a lasting relationship for your business, so let’s walk you through some things to consider when choosing your soon-to-be QuickBooks soulmate.

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