Certified for today's accounting environment

Bookkeeping in the 21st century requires more than knowledge of GAAP principles or an eye for detail—students need relevant computing skills. Intuit® QuickBooks, the industry leader in managerial accounting software for entrepreneurs and small business, provides an easy-to-understand platform for students to grasp accounting concepts while honing skills in the most prevalent bookkeeping application in small business today. Students can validate their QuickBooks knowledge by becoming an Intuit QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU).

QuickBooks Certified User exam vouchers will now include access to both the QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online tests so candidates can demonstrate their skills in whatever version of QuickBooks they prefer.

Distinguish your school’s business, accounting, finance, and entrepreneur program

A recent Certiport survey revealed that 84% of accounting instructors at two-year colleges believe students who are preparing for an accounting career should be conversant in QuickBooks. Said one respondent: “Many [students] now learn QuickBooks as they learn bookkeeping or accounting...You might start every bookkeeping or accounting course with it.”

Building the business coursework to support the achievement of the Intuit QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU) credential increases the value of academic programs and provides your institution with additional recruiting tools.

Key benefits of QuickBooks certification

    • Validate QuickBooks knowledge and skills for a position in professional accountancy
    • Demonstrate bookkeeping skills acumen in a tangible, measurable way
    • Position themselves as a credible job candidate to employers

QuickBooks Certified User Online version

The QuickBooks Certified User Online exam will test candidates on new features found in the QuickBooks Online software. While many of the features are similar, QuickBooks Online is a cloud-based subscription service that provides the flexibility to take care of business anytime, anywhere. With the Online version, you are tested on the new features, which include: receipt capture from a mobile device, cloud-based app support, work from anywhere on any device, instant file access for accountants, schedule and send invoices automatically.

QuickBooks Certified User Desktop version

The QuickBooks Certified User Desktop exam tests basic accounting knowledge and utilities of the QuickBooks Desktop software that includes pre-built sample companies, multiple company files, annual updates, and data backed-up and restored. QuickBooks Desktop is a one-time download accounting software with industry-specific features and reporting.