Make connections, get inspired, grow your practice
Get Connected brings together our community of accountants, industry experts, and the Intuit team for a day of thought leadership, education, and networking. Learn about the latest accounting tech, get updates on QuickBooks products, and hear from leaders in the accounting and bookkeeping space. It’s your time to be inspired and get actionable advice that will move the needle for your practice.
Agenda
Times noted are Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Registration Open
Breakfast is offered and connect with Exhibitors
Ocean Foyer
Opening keynote
Ballroom C
Connect in the Exhibit Hall
Connect with our exhibitors and learn about the apps that support your business
Ballroom D
Breakout & Meetup Sessions
1. Accounting Technology: On the Horizon and Beyond:
Join our tech panel discussion on the future of accounting firms. Learn how technology is transforming operations and driving success within the accounting industry.
Room 119
2. Accounting, but Cooler: Crafting Your Perfect Advisory Offering:
Accountants and bookkeepers are constantly challenged to create more value. A rewarding solution to this dilemma is expanding into advisory services. Join this discussion where accounting industry leaders will share their experiences and perspectives about crafting a vision, leveraging existing talents and developing the skills needed to create the perfect advisory experience your clients will love.
Room 110
3. QuickBooks Online Advanced: Vertical Business Challenges and Beyond:
Catering to the unique needs of your clients across different verticals can be a challenging task, especially when dealing with mid-market businesses. Learn how to leverage QuickBooks Online Advanced to navigate unique business needs while optimizing the functionality of the entire QuickBooks ecosystem. Additionally, get guidance on identifying when to integrate third-party applications, ensuring maximum efficiency and productivity for your clients.
Room 109
4. Peer to Peer Meetup: Pricing client engagements:
Join your peers for a conversation about pricing client engagements - it's always a popular topic! You'll share your expertise, ask questions and learn from each other in an intimate setting.
Room 117
Lunch & Networking
Connect with your peers and learn about the apps that support your business
Breakout & Meetup Sessions
Automation and AI: Practical Skills for Every Skill Level:
Join us for an engaging session that covers AI topics for all skill levels, from beginner to advanced. This interactive event will provide plenty of opportunities for audience participation, allowing you to share your projects and ideas (if you'd like).
Room 119
The Auspicious Cycle - Month End in QBO:
Do you have a formal month-end process? Or do you wing it? This session will show you how to use Books Review as the standard for your monthly checklist and close. By utilizing this incredible tool, you will cultivate better workflows and processes across your entire client list. Books Review can even be customized. Join this session and see what makes Books Review a favourite QBO feature.
Room 110
Your Guide to Banking in QuickBooks:
The QuickBooks Banking module offers valuable features to improve your efficiency. Learn how to customize the banking module, use tools to help with data validation, use groups and batch coding (this is always a delight!) and troubleshoot banking issues. Whether you're a new or experienced QuickBooks user, you will learn something new in this session!
Room 109
Peer to Peer Meetup: Level Up Your Tech Stack
Join your peers for a conversation about tech stacks. You'll share your expertise, ask questions and learn from each other in an intimate setting.
Room 117
Break & Networking
Connect with your peers and learn about the apps that support your business
Breakout & Meetup Sessions
Reflections on Marketing an Accounting Firm:
Firm owners and marketers share their experiences and will discuss marketing strategies they've implemented successfully, share their learnings and explore ideas for marketing innovation. By the end of this session, you will have a better understanding of how to effectively market your firm.
Room 119
Exploring the Dynamics of Pricing Client Engagements:
Strategies for pricing client engagements vary between accounting firms and each approach has its benefits and drawbacks. Join this session to learn about the diverse experiences of panelists who have tried many pricing strategies. Gain insights and leave the session with the confidence to try different pricing approaches at your firm.
Room 110
The Great Migration:
Successful migration into QuickBooks requires thoughtful planning, utilization of importing lists, and asking the right questions. Some migrations can be easily performed by a ProAdvisor while others require the assistance of the migration team at Intuit. Join this session delivered by a ProAdvisor who has deep migration experience and a member of Intuit's Professional Services team as they share the ingredients for a successful migration experience.
Room 109
Peer to Peer Meetup: Utilizing AI in Your Business
Artificial Intelligence is present in all aspects of our lives and business. Join this peer-driven conversation to share your experiences and hear from peers about how they're applying AI to their accounting firm.
Room 117
Break & Networking
Connect with your peers and learn about the apps that support your business
Breakout & Meetup Sessions
QuickBooks Tips & Tricks Showdown:
Back by popular demand, featuring some new and familiar faces, watch as QuickBooks Online experts go head-to-head, competing to see who shares the best QuickBooks Online Tips & Tricks.
Room 119
Strategies for Hiring and Building a Winning Culture:
Whether you're building a team for the first time, replacing team members or expanding your team, finding suitable candidates and building a winning culture can be challenging. Join this session to learn from expert panelists who will discuss their hiring practices and share their recommendations for building an inspired and motivated team.
Room 110
How to Grow Wealth Through Your Firm:
Many firm owners overlook their own business in favour of helping their clients’ businesses thrive. This session will cover common pitfalls that stop firm owners from seeing the profit and cashflow they desire, as well as winning strategies to make 2024 your most profitable year yet.
Room 109
Peer to Peer Meetup: Maximizing QuickBooks for NPOs and Charities
Join your peers for a conversation about using QuickBooks Online for NPOs and charities. You'll share your expertise, ask questions and learn from each other in an intimate setting.
Room 117
Break & Networking
Connect with your peers and learn about the apps that support your business
Celebration Experience
Agenda topics and timing are subject to change.
Breakouts have limited capacity and are available on a first come, first served basis
Note: No CPD Credits will be available for Tech Theatre sessions
Note: No CPD Credits will be available for Product sessions
This event is eligible for CPD credits.
Agenda Categories
Here are the subjects we'll cover at Get Connected:
- Emerging technologies
- Designing your firm
- Operating your firm
- Growing and pricing your firm
- Marketing your firm
- Learning the QuickBooks Online ecosystem
Event venue
VANCOUVER CONVENTION CENTRE
1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3
Directions
Whether you are coming from the airport, a local hotel or elsewhere in and beyond Metro Vancouver, there are many convenient and green options to get here. Take the efficient transit system featuring the SkyTrain, buses and the SeaBus; the plentiful taxis in the city; or even a scenic float plane to our doorstep.
Parking
The Vancouver Convention Centre offers secure parking through independent operators within both buildings, They operate 24 hours per day, 7 days a week on a first come, first serve basis.
For More information, please visit parking.
Recommended accommodation
Fairmont Waterfront
900 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 3L5
604-691-1991
Price:
$400 per night, plus tax
Mainstage Speakers
Frequently asked questions
Get Connected is Canada’s annual event of the year and a can't-miss experience for accounting and bookkeeping professionals. Hear from Intuit and industry experts in an inspiring day of networking, education, and much more.
Get Connected is a paid registration event at a cost of $299 plus tax to attend for a full day/two days of networking, education, and much more.
Unfortunately, breakout sessions and the keynote aren't being recorded.
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 the event 05/08/2024, 50% refund for cancellations before 5/14/2024, and no refunds for cancellations on 5/15/2024 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.
Get Connected will be presented exclusively in French in Montreal.
The details regarding speakers, sessions and itinerary will be added to our event webpage as they are confirmed in March.