QuickBooks Online Accountant is being discontinued on December 31, 2026. For accounting firms, the question is no longer whether to transition to Intuit Accountant Suite (IAS), but how to make the move without carrying outdated permissions, duplicate consoles, or unclear client ownership into the new environment. In this episode of the Accounting Insiders Podcast, Gary DeHart breaks down the required transition from QuickBooks Online Accountant to Intuit Accountant Suite, the difference between IAS Core, IAS Accelerate, and Books Close, and the key decisions firms need to make before switching. You’ll also get a practical 7-step transition plan covering: Assigning a transition owner Auditing your QBO consoles Reviewing users and permissions Validating your client portfolio Choosing a console strategy Testing workflows and training your team Switching, validating, and monitoring after the move 🎙️ Listen to the full podcast episode to understand what your firm should be doing now to prepare for the transition.
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Gary DeHart’s podcast covers the key transition discussion, but the complete July QB Talks webinar with William “Murph” Murphy goes deeper into the latest QuickBooks announcements, including IAS features, QuickBooks pricing, desktop workflow, payments, Bill Pay, and more.
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