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Hands On With QuickBooks Online Accountant (QBOA) for Public Accounting

📋 Overview

We will take a deep look into setting up a QuickBooks Online Accountant (QBOA) account. We will examine all the various firm, staff, and client configuration options for getting this to work inside your organization. This class is going to specifically focus on the configuration options for this application. QBO is a big application and it is important to ensure you’ve properly set up your firm and client files. Additionally, we will look at the various import/export functionality for getting your data into or out of QBO. Participants will leave this class supercharged with the knowledge of how to set up their QBO accounts correctly for long-term success.

👥 Who Should Attend

Prerequisites
None
Advanced Prep
None

🎯 Learning Objectives

🚀 What You'll Walk Away With

📚 Major Topics

  1. What is QBO, and how is it used in an organization?
  2. Different methods of implementing QBO with your firm or your clients
  3. Exploring accountant-centric features such as the toolbox, reporting, firm project management, and more
  4. Utilizing QBO within your firm team.
  5. Best practices with QBO functionality, security features, internal controls, and more

🏷️ Topics

AccountingQuickBooks

❓ Questions

Do I need to be an expert in QuickBooks to take this class?

No, this is a basic level course with no prerequisites. It's designed to help you set up the accountant platform correctly from the beginning.

Will we cover how to handle staff permissions?

Yes. We examine the various firm and staff configuration options to ensure you're managing your internal team effectively within the application.

Does this course show me how to get my existing data into the system?

It does. We evaluate the different methods for importing and exporting accounting data so you can choose the best fit for your specific needs.

What is the 'thin client' application mentioned in the objectives?

It's a dedicated version of the software for your Windows or Mac computer. We look at why using this instead of a standard browser adds value to your firm.

Is this course focused on general bookkeeping tasks?

Not exactly. The focus is specifically on the configuration of the Accountant platform, including the toolbox, project management, and firm-wide security settings.

🗂️ Course Details
Course ID
463
Short Name
QBOA Overview
Created
2026-03-28
Last Updated
2026-09-18

✍️ A Note from the Author

I built this course because I've seen too many firms treat their accountant dashboard as just another login rather than the command center it's meant to be. I wrote this for the professional who's tired of clicking around and wants a clean, organized system for their team and clients. You deserve a setup that actually supports your workflow.

🎤 About the author

Stephen M. Yoss, CPA

Stephen is a certified public accountant, the CEO and partner of Devmatics, LLC, a continuing education instructor for financial professionals, a professional speaker at live events, and a licensed pyrotechnician. While his interests and skills are varied, they all share a common thread—his love for and skill in finding technology-based solutions. Whether it’s teaching in the classroom, consulting clients in a boardroom, or shooting a fireworks display, Steve brings passion, hard work, value—and above all else—technological expertise to each of his clients. With an open, honest approach, he creates a unique strategy for each client specifically designed to benefit their needs and streamline their operations in order to create efficiency and maximize their financial potential.

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