Accountants are increasingly becoming targets for cybercriminals seeking access to sensitive client data through compromised QuickBooks logins. This episode explores the evolving security landscape, from understanding how passkeys work to recognizing sophisticated email scams that can bypass traditional security measures. The discussion covers practical steps like creating backup login methods, implementing proper password management, and staying vigilant against fraudulent invoices and phishing attempts that specifically target the accounting profession.

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• (00:00) - Welcome to The Unofficial Accountants Podcast
• (02:09) - The Importance of Security for Accountants
• (02:51) - Common Security Issues in QuickBooks
• (05:34) - Understanding Passkeys and Their Benefits
• (10:57) - Real-World Examples and Horror Stories
• (27:18) - Best Practices for Account Security
• (32:53) - The Dangers of Sharing Personal Information Online
• (33:19) - The Importance of Two-Factor Authentication
• (33:49) - Benefits of Using Password Managers
• (35:02) - Real-Life Hacking Scenarios and Solutions
• (41:10) - Recognizing and Avoiding Email Scams
• (45:24) - QuickBooks Security Features and Concerns
• (49:57) - Intuit's New Feedback System for Banking Feeds
• (53:24) - What’s Going on in Our World

Intuit Login Guide Blog: https://www.schoolofbookkeeping.com/blog/ManagingIntuitLogins

Adding a Passkey to your Intuit Login:https://www.schoolofbookkeeping.com/blog/passkeys

Intuit’s Security page: https://security.intuit.com/

Got a fake email from “Intooit”? Forward it to fraud@intuit.com

Register for Alicia’s community for full access to all her updated classes about the new QuickBooks interface (on the Intuit Platform): http://royl.ws/qbosilver?affiliate=5393907

Jamie Pollock’s course, “Don’t Get Scammed: Jamie’s Online Safety Guide”, https://learn.royalwise.com/visitor_catalog_class/show/161603/Dont-Get-Scammed-Jamies-Online-Safety-Guide?affiliate=5393907

Schedule an appointment for Jamie consult with you to purge your email or streamline your passwords: https://learn.royalwise.com/page/show/75365

Intuit’s Canny discussion board for Banking Transactions Feed feedback:https://intuit.me/bankfeeds_FB

March 13 episode: deep dive into your Intuit Account including logins: uqb.show/83

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Hector Garcia returns to discuss Intuit Enterprise Suite's summer 2025 release, highlighting the incredible development speed while addressing ongoing pricing transparency issues and migration messaging problems. The discussion covers game-changing features like AI-powered contextual search, automated chart of accounts mapping across entities, dynamic expense allocation based on company performance, and revolutionary intercompany sales transactions that automatically create bills on the receiving end. From multi-entity consolidated reporting challenges to new milestone tracking in projects, this technical deep dive reveals which Enterprise Suite innovations are ready for prime time and which still need work.

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Alicia’s upcoming classes featuring the new interface: learn.royalwise.com?affiliate=5393907

Kristen Nies Ciraldo’s Restaurants (and Bars) in QuickBooks Online: August 19, 9am to 12pm | 3 CPE, intermediate-level class |Register at http://royl.ws/restaurants?affiliate=5393907

Hector's App RightTool: https://righttool.app/
Hector's Reframe Conference: https://www.reframeaccounting.com/

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Alicia breaks down the most significant QuickBooks Online updates from July 2025, including enhanced bill approval workflows in Bill Pay Elite to protect against fraudulent payments, a completely redesigned estimate-to-deposit system that properly handles liability accounting, and the long-awaited ability to correct paychecks in closed quarters. She also covers improvements to the employee cost rate calculator for better project costing.

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https://www.firmofthefuture.com/product-update/july-2025-mpu/

Kristen Nies Ciraldo’s Restaurants (and Bars) in QuickBooks Online: August 19, 9am to 12pm

3 CPE, intermediate-level class

Register at http://royl.ws/restaurants?affiliate=5393907

Resources

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• (00:00) - Welcome to The Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast
• (02:07) - Enhancements in QuickBooks Bill Pay
• (03:54) - Streamlined Workflow for Estimates and Deposits
• (07:42) - QuickBooks Online Payroll Improvements
• (10:56) - QuickBooks Live Expert Assist and Priority Service
• (12:41) - Special Announcement: Restaurant Accounting Course
• (14:23) - Conclusion and Closing Remarks