Agenda
Times noted are Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Registration Open
Breakfast is offered and connect with Exhibitors
Opening keynote
Alex Bilodeau, Vice President at Walter Capital Partners and Double Olympic Champion
David Marquis, Gary Drysdale, Andrew Smith, Cheryl Manmohan
Break & Networking
Connect with your peers and learn about the apps that support your business
Breakouts
Anatomy of a Successful QuickBooks Online Migration
Atiba Lewis
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.
Books to Tax - All in One Place
Jason Hastie
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.
Where are Firms finding Staff in 2023?
Moderator: Martha Banner
Panelists: Amanda Mungal, Teya Jensen, Omar Visram
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?
Ricky Duquette
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: Gina Thornton
Panelists: Robert Mings, Brad Zander, Josephine Naicker
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.
Advisory for High Growth Clients
Helina Patience
Periods of high growth can catch businesses off guard and without the right structures in place, high growth can expose areas of the business that need improvement. In the session, we'll explore data management and reporting structures to support high growth clients, along with other key considerations, including how to charge for this work.
Break & Networking
Connect with your peers and learn about the apps that support your business
Breakouts
QuickBooks Tips & Tricks Showdown
Emcee: Marnie Stretch
Team island: Sherri-Lee Mathers, Andrea Drake, Lisa Channell
Team mainland: Rachel Devine, Kerry Smithies, Kristin Thompson
Watch as QBO experts go head-to-head, competing to see who shares the best QBO Tips & Tricks.
Exploring the power of QuickBooks Online Advanced
Atiba Lewis
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.
Navigating the Process: Selling or Acquiring an Accounting Firm
Host: Moderator: Jennifer Bauldic
Panelists: Martha Banner, Obed Maurice, Erich Ly
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.
Closing remarks
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
Vancouver Convention Centre
West Building
1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 3G3
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
Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver
300 - 999 Canada Place
Vancouver, BC V6C 3B5, CANADA
+1 604-662-8111
Price:
$349 King Bed
$349 Double Beds
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 the event 4/15/2023, 50% refund for cancellations before 4/30/2023, and no refunds for cancellations on 5/1/2023 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.