Get Connected UK

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Registration Opens

Refreshments and breakfast available

Registration opens: refreshments and breakfast available

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Welcome from QuickBooks

A look at the day ahead with Nick Williams, Product Director, Intuit QuickBooks

A look at the day ahead

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM

Product Update & Roadmap

Nick Williams, Product Director, Intuit QuickBooks

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Marketing in 2024 - Getting Attention and Showing Value

Amanda C. Watts, Business Advisor and Founder of the Business Advisor Academy, Oompf.Global, and Co-founder of Uplevel By Oompf.

Amanda will be sharing a roadmap to not only capture but also retain audience attention by demonstrating unmistakable value. This keynote unpacks the synergy between innovative marketing strategies and value proposition, detailing how to utilise marketing to attract quality clients and get paid your worth.

10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Break

Opportunity to network and meet with our app partners

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Breakout Sessions 1

Hear about our latest product innovations & from our expert speakers

New to QuickBooks Part 1: Why QuickBooks is made for you and your clients.

Kendrick King, Intuit QuickBooks, Senior Corporate Account Executive - New Business

Calling all accountant & bookkeeping heroes – discover how our range of simple, smart software solutions can help take you and your client's businesses to the next level. In this part 1 session, we will take you through a full introduction of who we are and what we do, including:

- Meeting the QuickBooks team and getting to know each other.
- A walk through our core benefits for you and your clients.
- How to become a QuickBooks ProAdvisor and what this means for your practice.
- A look at our pricing model with complete transparency.

What’s new in QuickBooks Online Accountant?

Fahim Ahmed, Intuit QuickBooks, Partner Development Consultant

Finding time for clients shouldn’t be a battle. Discover new features in QuickBooks Online Accountant to help you and your clients work more efficiently. In this session, we’ll share new and exciting feature updates, including Chart of Accounts templates, modern view reports, QuickBooks Advanced for Accountants, and what’s to come in 2024.

One payroll platform that's just right: Introducing QuickBooks Payroll Bureau

Phil Bedford, Intuit QuickBooks, Partner Development Manager

Learn how accountants and bookkeepers accelerate payroll processes with this introduction to QuickBooks Bureau Payroll– our new, standalone payroll solution. With flexible automations and multiple accounting software integrations, Bureau Payroll helps you serve the diverse needs of your clients, while enjoying a fixed fee structure that scales as you do.

Growing a Thriving Accountancy Business: A £0 to multi-million How-To.

Lucy Cohen, Founder and CEO of Mazuma.

Growing a business is famously tough, and at each stage there are different challenges to face. In this session, Lucy will talk you through how she has scaled from £0 to a multi-million pound firm, and how you can use her strategies to achieve the growth you desire in your own business.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch

Opportunity to network and meet with our app partners

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Panel Discussion - Ask the Expert

1:45 PM - 2:00 PM

Break - please make your way to your chosen breakout session

Opportunity to network and meet with our app partners

Network with our app partners

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Breakout Sessions 2

Hear about our latest product innovations & from our expert speakers

New to QuickBooks Part 2: Building a next level practice with us.

Henry Conteh, Intuit QuickBooks, Service Delivery Manager

Once you’ve joined our QuickBooks family, we want you to continue to feel supported – whether it’s expert product help from real people, assisted onboarding for you and your clients or free training – you can count on us.

In this part 2 session, we will take you through a step-by-step journey of:

- Getting started and setting you up for success with our specialist UK Service Delivery Team
- Onboarding clients through our seamless integration
- How to access our free resources and online training
- What your journey beyond onboarding will look like.

Social Media Deep Dive: Understanding The Algorithm

AJ Brinnand, Social Media and Influencer Manager

Already using social media but want to take it to the next level? In this session, you'll learn how to harness your following to become a thought leader and get more clients. Unlock the secrets of the algorithm and demystify channels like LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter. We'll share easy to action tips you can implement on your profiles, and answer your questions in a live Q&A.

Enjoy more relaxing Corporation Tax filings with QuickBooks Workpapers & Pro Tax.

Jonathan Valentine, Intuit QuickBooks, Product Manager

Get year-end done and file tax faster with QuickBooks Workpapers & Pro Tax. In this session you’ll learn how to prepare and submit annual accounts and Corporation Tax directly to Companies House and HMRC all within QuickBooks and we’ll explore new product and feature developments for 2024.

The Only Number That Matters

Aynsley Damery, CEO of Clarity and Director of The Accountants Bootcamp.

A quick-fire session about how to improve the only number that really matters in your accounting firm. This number touches everything in your firm and tells a story about your team’s efficiency and optimum number, the operational effectiveness of your systems and processes, your use of technology, and, ultimately, your firm's profitability. This talk promises to be thought-provoking with plenty of insights and will leave you with many action points to implement within your firm.

2:45 PM - 3:15 PM

Break

Opportunity to network and meet with our app partners

Network with our app partners

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM

Breakout Sessions 3

Hear about our latest product innovations & from our expert speakers

Exploring the power of QuickBooks Online Advanced

Danny Wetherall, Intuit QuickBooks, Senior Service Delivery Manager

In this session, we’ll explore new functionality within QuickBooks Online Advanced, a solution designed to accelerate the success of growing mid-size businesses through powerful accounting, custom workflows, and advanced reporting.

Bookkeeping tips & tricks using QuickBooks Online

Katie Greet, Intuit QuickBooks, Senior Professional Services Consultant

Behold, Bookkeepers – here at QuickBooks we’ve got you covered. Join this session and discover the benefits of our bookkeeping efficiencies in QuickBooks Online. During this session, we’ll look at:

- Bookkeeping tips & tricks
- Streamline the Chart of Accounts
- Supercharge your bank rules
- Accountant tools to help you be more efficient

Networking IRL: The power of weak connections

Zoe Whitman FCCA, Business Coach and Content Director of The 6 Figure Bookkeeper and Founder of Zoe Whitman Coaching (Live Laterally Ltd).

How do you build authentic connections at scale? In this session, Zoe will share how to build your network through in-person events and by leveraging the networks you don't realise you already have. This is a practical session on building meaningful, quality relationships that will help you build your client base.

Scaling Excellence: Actionable Steps for Practice Success

Bev Flanagan, Director of Bev Flanagan Financial LTD.

This session is designed to equip accountants and bookkeepers with actionable steps that transcend traditional approaches, providing a fresh perspective on achieving professional excellence. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a newcomer to the field, this session promises valuable insights to elevate your practice. Join Bev as she explores innovative solutions, shares best practices, and empowers you to propel your practice forward. Don't miss this opportunity to gain practical knowledge that can drive tangible results for your accounting and bookkeeping business.

4:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Break - please make your way back to our Mainstage

Opportunity to network and meet with our app partners

4:15 PM - 4:30 PM

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Heres a sneak peak at what to expect

Registration Opens

Welcome from QuickBooks

Product Update & Roadmap

Marketing in 2024 - Getting Attention and Showing Value

Break

Breakout Sessions 1

New to QuickBooks Part 1: Why QuickBooks is made for you and your clients.

Kendrick King, Intuit QuickBooks, Senior Corporate Account Executive - New Business

Calling all accountant & bookkeeping heroes – discover how our range of simple, smart software solutions can help take you and your client's businesses to the next level. In this part 1 session, we will take you through a full introduction of who we are and what we do, including:

- Meeting the QuickBooks team and getting to know each other. - A walk through our core benefits for you and your clients. - How to become a QuickBooks ProAdvisor and what this means for your practice. - A look at our pricing model with complete transparency.

What’s new in QuickBooks Online Accountant?

Fahim Ahmed, Intuit QuickBooks, Partner Development Consultant

One payroll platform that's just right: Introducing QuickBooks Payroll Bureau

Phil Bedford, Intuit QuickBooks, Partner Development Manager

Growing a Thriving Accountancy Business: A £0 to multi-million How-To.

Lucy Cohen, Founder and CEO of Mazuma.

Growing a business is famously tough, and at each stage there are different challenges to face. In this session, Lucy will talk you through how she has scaled from £0 to a multi-million pound firm, and how you can use her strategies to achieve the growth you desire in your own business.

Lunch

Panel Discussion - Ask the Expert

Break - please make your way to your chosen breakout session

Breakout Sessions 2

New to QuickBooks Part 2: Building a next level practice with us.

Henry Conteh, Intuit QuickBooks, Service Delivery Manager

Once you’ve joined our QuickBooks family, we want you to continue to feel supported – whether it’s expert product help from real people, assisted onboarding for you and your clients or free training – you can count on us.

In this part 2 session, we will take you through a step-by-step journey of:

- Getting started and setting you up for success with our specialist UK Service Delivery Team - Onboarding clients through our seamless integration - How to access our free resources and online training - What your journey beyond onboarding will look like.

Social Media Deep Dive: Understanding The Algorithm

AJ Brinnand, Social Media and Influencer Manager

Enjoy more relaxing Corporation Tax filings with QuickBooks Workpapers & Pro Tax.

Jonathan Valentine, Intuit QuickBooks, Product Manager

Get year-end done and file tax faster with QuickBooks Workpapers & Pro Tax. In this session you’ll learn how to prepare and submit annual accounts and Corporation Tax directly to Companies House and HMRC all within QuickBooks and we’ll explore new product and feature developments for 2024.

The Only Number That Matters

Aynsley Damery, CEO of Clarity and Director of The Accountants Bootcamp.

Break

Breakout Sessions 3

Exploring the power of QuickBooks Online Advanced

Danny Wetherall, Intuit QuickBooks, Senior Service Delivery Manager

In this session, we’ll explore new functionality within QuickBooks Online Advanced, a solution designed to accelerate the success of growing mid-size businesses through powerful accounting, custom workflows, and advanced reporting.

Bookkeeping tips & tricks using QuickBooks Online

Katie Greet, Intuit QuickBooks, Senior Professional Services Consultant

Behold, Bookkeepers – here at QuickBooks we’ve got you covered. Join this session and discover the benefits of our bookkeeping efficiencies in QuickBooks Online. During this session, we’ll look at:

- Bookkeeping tips & tricks - Streamline the Chart of Accounts - Supercharge your bank rules - Accountant tools to help you be more efficient

Networking IRL: The power of weak connections

Zoe Whitman FCCA, Business Coach and Content Director of The 6 Figure Bookkeeper and Founder of Zoe Whitman Coaching (Live Laterally Ltd).

Scaling Excellence: Actionable Steps for Practice Success

Bev Flanagan, Director of Bev Flanagan Financial LTD.

Break - please make your way back to our Mainstage

Closing Keynote with Nick Williams, Product Director, Intuit QuickBooks

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- Meeting the QuickBooks team and getting to know each other.
- A walk through our core benefits for you and your clients.
- How to become a QuickBooks ProAdvisor and what this means for your practice.
- A look at our pricing model with complete transparency.

- Getting started and setting you up for success with our specialist UK Service Delivery Team
- Onboarding clients through our seamless integration
- How to access our free resources and online training
- What your journey beyond onboarding will look like.

- Bookkeeping tips & tricks
- Streamline the Chart of Accounts
- Supercharge your bank rules
- Accountant tools to help you be more efficient