Agenda
Times noted are Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Registration Open
Breakfast is offered and connect with Exhibitors
Opening keynote
Break & Networking
Connect with your peers and learn about the apps that support your business
Breakouts
Anatomy of a Successful QuickBooks Online Migration
Alex Noort
Room 104AB
Are you ready to move clients to QuickBooks Online and wondering where to begin? Join this session to learn how to prepare a client's file for migration and explore the conversion process, including Intuit's migration services & tools designed to simplify the experience.
Exploring the power of QuickBooks Online Advanced
Tania Franolic
Room 104CD
In this session, we’ll explore the functionality of QuickBooks Online Advanced, a solution designed to accelerate the success of growing mid-size businesses through powerful accounting, custom workflows, and advanced reporting. For clients who are outgrowing the capabilities of their current accounting solution, Advanced may be the right fit to drive added efficiency as they continue to scale.
Where are Firms finding Staff in 2023?
Moderator: Martha Banner
Panelists: Sean Duffy, Chris Bell, Tammatha Denyes
Room 105
Join this panel discussion to learn about how firms are hiring staff, where they're sourcing team members and how they're keeping them engaged.
Lunch & Networking
Connect with your peers and learn about the apps that support your business
Breakouts
QuickBooks Payroll - Have You Seen it Lately?
Heather Pirie
Room 104CD
QuickBooks Payroll is a rapidly evolving product and if you haven't seen it lately, join this session to learn about features designed to simplify payroll processing and save you time.
Accounting in the Age of Innovation: Exploring the Latest Tech Trends
Moderator: Ingrid Himmelman
Panelists: Andrew Wall, Kyle Turniff, Kellie Parks
Room 105
From AI to automation, hear from experts who will share their perspectives about new and disruptive technologies affecting the accounting industry, helping you stay ahead of the curve.
Navigating the Process: Selling or Acquiring an Accounting Firm
Tony Zaine
Panelists: David Di Nardo, Robert Gavereau, Darryl Boyd
Room 104AB
Join us for a discussion where we'll explore the challenges and opportunities associated with selling and acquiring an accounting firm. You’ll hear from professionals who have recently gone through the process and be able to learn from their experiences.
Break & Networking
Connect with your peers and learn about the apps that support your business
Breakouts
Books to Tax - All in One Place
Jason Hastie
Room 104CD
Simplify year end for T2 clients with the tools available in QuickBooks Online Accountant. In this session, you'll learn about year-end workpapers and the efficiencies of using ProTax to file T2 returns, all within QBOA.
Growth Mindset: Implementing Systems to Scale Your Firm (panel)
Moderator: Anna Abbruzzese
Panelists: Tammatha Denyes, Melisa Gaetani, Kimme Lafayette
Room 104AB
Don’t miss this engaging discussion where we’ll explore the importance of implementing systems and processes to improve operational efficiency, enhance client experience, and achieve sustainable growth for your firm.
QuickBooks Tips & Tricks Showdown
Emcee: Tiffany Stewart
Team ProAdvisors: Teresa Slack, Michele Felip, Gisele Doucet, Amy Lewis, Tracy Lampron, Jonathan Carter
Room 105
Watch as QBO experts go head-to-head, competing to see who shares the best QBO Tips & Tricks.
Reception
Join us for a drink and network with your peers before the evening celebration begins.
Celebration Experience
Agenda topics and timing are subject to change.
This event is eligible for CPD credits.
Event venue
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
North Building
255 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2W6
Directions
Metro Toronto Convention Centre is easy to access from anywhere in the Great Toronto Area, from a number of different transportation options.
Please see directions to help you navigate through a variety of transportation options.
Parking
Metro Toronto Convention Centre has 1,700 indoor parking spaces between the North and South Buildings. Express-Pay (credit card) parking makes getting into and out of the parking garage a breeze! Visa, MasterCard and Amex are accepted in parking as well as cash. We encourage credit card payment as our high speed line is quick and Express Lanes are available.
View Parking Options to see locations and directions to the North and South parking facilities, as well as alternate parking lots close by.
Accommodations
This year, there’s no official hotel block for Get Connected Toronto attendees. However, there are several options within walking distance of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, including:
Please note that due to multiple city-wide events happening the same time as Get Connected, hotel rates in Toronto may be higher than in previous years.
Speakers
Frequently asked questions
Get Connected is Canada’s annual event of the this year and a can't-miss experience for accounting and bookkeeping professionals. We’re back in-person this year—so come hear from industry experts and get inspired during a day of networking, education, and much more.
Get Connected is a paid registration event at a cost of $199 plus tax to attend for a full day of networking, education, and much more.
Guidelines on safety and vaccination requirements for Get Connected do not require vaccination proof, but may be subject to change based on local government requirements due to Covid activity levels and medical guidance.
Get Connected will be hosted as an in-person event with no virtual program.
Feel free to drop us a note and ca_events@intuit.com. We will respond as quickly as possible.
Parking is not included in the cost of the event. You can find more Parking information here.
Full refunds will be available for cancellations before 05/08/2023, 50% refund for cancellations before 5/22/2023, and no refunds for cancellations on 5/23/2023 and later. A $20 processing fee will be deducted for refunds to cover credit card transaction fees and resources.
Get Connected will be eligible for up to 7 CPD Credits. Please see the Get Connected agenda for qualifying sessions and available credit information. A certificate will be emailed to participants up to 2 weeks after the event date. For further questions, reach out to ca_events@intuit.com.
Please contact ca_events@intuit.com to inquire about available accessibility services.
Please visit Recommended Accommodation to book your hotel room.