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QuickBooks Online Accountant

Learn, grow, and save with the QuickBooks ProAdvisor Program

Enjoy exclusive perks and valuable training to grow your practice. Become a member automatically when you sign up for QuickBooks Online Accountant.1

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How it works

As a QuickBooks ProAdvisor, you’ll earn points and rewards for things you already do, like adding clients, completing training, and getting certified. The more points you earn, the more benefits you unlock.

How to earn points

Over 50 points

  • Add a QuickBooks Online Essentials or QuickBooks Online Plus subscription for a client
  • Add a QuickBooks Online Payroll subscription for a client
Over 75 points


  • Add a QuickBooks Online Advanced subscription for a client
Over 100 points


  • Complete certification for QuickBooks Online
Over 200 points


  • Complete advanced certification for QuickBooks Online

Benefits that power your firm’s growth

Free training

Develop your expertise and get more from QuickBooks


  • Stay up to date on the latest features and earn CPD credits with a variety of free self-paced and live training options.**


  • Get certified and showcase your QuickBooks Online expertise with your digital ProAdvisor badge.2


  • Become a more trusted advisor and share helpful resources with your clients so they can feel confident with QuickBooks. 
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Find new clients

Reach thousands of small businesses looking for your services


  • List your firm on the Find-a-ProAdvisor directory, which surfaces new leads looking for advice and guidance.


  • Lead with your experience, skills, specializations, and QuickBooks certifications so you connect with the right clients.***
  • Let’s work together to kickstart your firm’s growth. Learn more about QuickBooks ProAdvisor Marketing Fund.
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Preferential pricing and support

Get the perks a pro deserves

  •  Get unlimited phone and chat support from our dedicated QuickBooks experts.3


  • Get preferential pricing on QuickBooks Online subscriptions when you manage billing for your client.


  • Get one-on-one support to help you get your data into QuickBooks Online so you can get up and running fast.
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Free software and discounts

Access more resources to run your firm


  • Enjoy free QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Payroll, and QuickBooks Time (time tracking) for your firm.


  • Get exclusive discounts on digital business tools such as Mailchimp and DocuSign8.
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ProAdvisor tiers

Curious about which ProAdvisor tier you're in and which benefits you qualify for?
After logging into your QuickBooks Online Accountant profile visit the ProAdvisor menu and select "Your benefits".

Points
Silver
1-199
Gold
200-799
Platinum
800-1,599
Elite
1600+
Marketing tools
Listing in the Find-a-ProAdvisor directory
Showcase your skills and services to a vast, diverse range of potential clients. (Certification required to publish your profile.)
Digital ProAdvisor badges
Showcase your badges on your website, social media profiles or business cards to promote your QuickBook Online expertise.
Showcase your badges on your website, social media profiles or business cards to promote your QuickBook Online expertise.
Mailchimp Standard 75% off for 1 year
ProAdvisor Program marketing toolkit
Get the marketing resources you need to grow your practice. You'll find tactical guides, email templates, and more, all in one place.
Product support
Free QuickBooks Online Accountant support
Unlimited phone and chat support from product specialists dedicated to ProAdvisors.
Specialist to help you move your data into QuickBooks Online4
Our specialists will work one-on-one with you to develop a migration plan to switch to QuickBooks Online based on your needs. Coming soon!
Priority support for QuickBooks Online Accountant
Enjoy fast access to chat and phone support from product specialists.
Phone: M–F 9am–8pm (ET)
Chat: M–F 11am–6pm (ET)
Book a call with a QuickBooks product specialist5
We’re here to help! Schedule a call with one of our product specialists at a time that works for you.
Dedicated Account Manager
Your account manager is your partner, helping you grow and maximize the unique benefits of your top-tier membership.
Enhance your knowledge
Getting started with QuickBooks Online Accountant webinar
Get up and running with a dedicated webinar to help you set up QuickBooks Online Accountant.
Training and certification
Sharpen your skills and build your knowledge with a variety of training and certification options, including self-paced, in-person, and live online training. All training is CPD eligible.
Events and Webinars
Sharpen your skills and build your knowledge with a variety of training and certification options, including self-paced, in-person, and live online training. All training is CPD eligible.
Professional QuickBooks Online client training material
Share helpful resources with your clients so they can feel confident with QuickBooks. Materials include a comprehensive presentation and training guide.
Free access to exclusive content resources
Stay on top of industry best practices by leveraging our library of exclusive content.
Software and services
QuickBooks Online for your firm
Manage your firm's books directly from QuickBooks Online Accountant.
Payroll for your firm
Manage your firm's payroll with a free subscription to QuickBooks Online Payroll.
Quickbooks Time tracking for your firm
Manage your firm's time sheets with a free subscription to Quickbooks Time.
Discounts on QuickBooks subscriptions for your clients7
Get 50% off QuickBooks Online when you manage the subscription billing for your client.
Discounts on QuickBooks Time subscriptions for your clients9
Discounts on DocuSign eSignature, plus special client offer
Save time and money requesting signatures you need for key documents. Get access to a limited version for your clients.
20%
25%
30%
40%

What do our ProAdvisors think?

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As a member of the ProAdvisor Program I get free subscriptions of QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Payroll and QuickBooks Time to seamlessly manage my own firm so we can focus on our clients.
Andre Kuerbis, CPB, Owner, AFK Business Consulting and Services - Platinum ProAdvisor
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I joined because I wanted to be closer to clients that counted on QuickBooks to run their business. Now with my firm listed on the Find-a-ProAdvisor directory I get access to small business clients that love QuickBooks as much as I do.
Shantae Cunningham, Founder & Senior Associate, Cobella Financials - Gold ProAdvisor

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Sign up for QuickBooks Online Accountant and automatically unlock ProAdvisor perks.

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