QuickBooks ProAdvisor Preferred Pricing Program for 2023
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The QuickBooks ProAdvisor Preferred Pricing Program is an exclusive program offered to QuickBooks ProAdvisors that provides them with discounts on QuickBooks products and services. ProAdvisors have three options to choose from, can access these discounts through their ProAdvisor account on the Intuit website, and can save 30% to 50% off regular prices. There are no additional fees associated with the program, and ProAdvisors can access the discounts as long as they maintain an active ProAdvisor membership.
ProAdvisor Discount | Direct Discount | Revenue Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
What It Is | Intuit bills your firm directly | Client pays for subscription and receives discount | Earn commissions by referring new customers |
Best For | Setting your own client fees | Offering savings to clients | Increasing your revenue stream |
Program Length | Life of subscription | One year | One year |
Program Applies To | QuickBooks Online Simple Start, Essentials, Plus, and Advanced; QuickBooks Online Payroll Core, Premium, and Elite, and QuickBooks Time | QuickBooks Online Simple Start, Essentials, Plus, and Advanced; QuickBooks Online Payroll Core, Premium, and Elite, and QuickBooks Time | QuickBooks Online Simple Start, Essentials, Plus, and Advanced; QuickBooks Online Payroll Core, Premium, and Elite |
QuickBooks Online Discount | 30% off base subscription | 30% off base subscription | 50% off first 3 months |
QuickBooks Online Payroll Discount | 30% off base subscription plus 15% off employee and contractor fees | 30% off base subscription plus 15% off employee and contractor fees | 50% off first 3 months |
QuickBooks Time Discount | 30% off base subscription plus 15% off employee fees | 30% off base subscription plus 15% off employee fees | N/A |
ProAdvisor Discount vs Direct Discount vs Revenue Share
ProAdvisor Discount
With the ProAdvisor Discount, Intuit will bill your firm directly for your clients’ selected services. This allows you to set the fee that you charge your client. You’ll be billed once a month (only monthly billing is available) for all of your clients under your subscriptions. Your billing date is set based on the month you added your first client onto your firm-billed subscription, and all subsequent subscriptions will also be billed on this established bill date.
- Getting long-term discounts: ProAdvisor Discount provides the best long-term savings option to your firm and clients because it’s the only option that doesn’t stop after 12 months.
- Purchasing QuickBooks products for your own business: As a ProAdvisor, you may need to purchase QuickBooks products and services for your own business, such as QuickBooks Online or QuickBooks Desktop. By accessing the ProAdvisor discount, you can save anywhere from 30% to 50% off regular prices.
- Providing peace of mind for your clients: With the ProAdvisor discount, your clients don’t have to worry about subscriptions or fees since you handle it all for them. By taking advantage of the ProAdvisor discount, you can set your own fees.
ProAdvisor Direct Discount
With the ProAdvisor Direct Discount, your client pays for the subscription and receives the discount for 12 months. At the end of the 12-month period, they’ll be charged the then-current monthly list price. To bill the client directly, you’ll need to enter their billing information upon enrollment in the program.
- Recommending QuickBooks to potential clients: If you’re looking to expand your client base, you may want to recommend QuickBooks to potential clients. By accessing the ProAdvisor direct discount, you can offer new clients a discount on products and services, which can help you win their business.
- Passing on savings for clients who prefer to manage their own billing: By signing up for ProAdvisor direct discount, you can offer your clients a discounted rate when they opt to pay directly. This discount will last for a 12-month period, after which they will pay the full then-current list price.
ProAdvisor Revenue Share
The ProAdvisor Revenue Share Program allows ProAdvisors to earn commissions by referring new customers to QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, and other Intuit products. Once you enroll in the program, you’ll receive a unique referral link that you can share with clients, friends, and colleagues. Overall, it’s a great way for ProAdvisors to earn extra income by referring customers to new QuickBooks products.
Every time someone clicks on the referral link and signs up for QuickBooks Online or another eligible product, you’ll earn a commission on the monthly subscription fee for the first year of the new customer’s subscription. This commission kicks in after the 30-day free trial is completed. Commissions are paid out once a month via direct deposit, as long as the ProAdvisor has earned at least $50 in commissions.
Here are some sample cases that show how your revenue share is calculated:
Eligible Products | Base Price per Month | Discount Rate (1st 3 months after free trial) | Discounted Price per Month | Revenue Share Rate | Revenue Share Payout (1st 3 months) | Revenue Share Payout (next 9 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QuickBooks Online Simple Start | $30 | 50% | $15 | 30% | $4.50 | $9 |
QuickBooks Online Essentials | $55 | 50% | $27.50 | 30% | $8.25 | $16.50 |
QuickBooks Online Plus | $85 | 50% | $42.50 | 30% | $12.75 | $25.50 |
QuickBooks Online Advanced | $200 | 50% | $100 | 30% | $30 | $60 |
QuickBooks Online Payroll Core | $45 | 50% | $22.50 | 30% | $6.75 | $13.50 |
QuickBooks Online Payroll Premium | $75 | 50% | $37.50 | 30% | $11.25 | $22.50 |
QuickBooks Online Payroll Elite | $125 | 50% | $62.50 | 30% | $18.75 | $37.50 |
QuickBooks Online receives consistent praise for its capabilities and ease of use. Find out about some of the other top contenders in our evaluation of the best small business accounting software.
ProAdvisor Preferred Pricing Options
The ProAdvisor Preferred Pricing Program excludes QuickBooks Self-Employed. Click on the tabs below to see the breakdown of the discounts and prices.
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How To Enroll a Client in ProAdvisor Preferred Pricing
Step 1: Sign in to your QuickBooks Online Accountant account.
QuickBooks Online Accountant Dashboard
Step 2: Click on the green Add Client button in the upper right corner.
Step 3: Enter your client’s information in the Add Client screen.
Adding a new client to QuickBooks Online Accountant
Step 4: Select the discount option you prefer: ProAdvisor discount, direct discount, or revenue share.
Step 5: Select the product(s) you recommend for your client.
Selecting a client’s products for the ProAdvisor Preferred Pricing Program
Step 6: Click the Save button.
Read our review of QuickBooks Online Accountant to learn more about how it can help streamline your firm’s services.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The program is ongoing—and ProAdvisors can access the discounts as long as they maintain an active ProAdvisor membership. The ProAdvisor Discount is effective for the life of the subscription, while the ProAdvisor Direct Discount and ProAdvisor Revenue Share only apply to the first 12 months.
Yes, obtaining a QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor certification is free. You just need to sign up for a free QuickBooks Online Accountant subscription, study the training materials, and pass the exam. If you wish to become a QuickBooks Desktop ProAdvisor, you’ll need to pay a membership fee of $799 per year.
No, the discounts from the Preferred Pricing Program cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions.
ProAdvisors can access the program through their ProAdvisor account on the Intuit website.
Only QuickBooks ProAdvisors who have an active ProAdvisor membership are eligible for the Preferred Pricing Program.
Bottom Line
The ProAdvisor Preferred Pricing Program gives ProAdvisors access to savings on QuickBooks products and services. The savings, which are available in the form of discounts and a revenue share program, can be applied to your own accounting firm and/or passed on to your clients. The program is free—all that’s required is that you’re an active ProAdvisor. With the ProAdvisor discount, you can include the cost of QuickBooks Online as part of your firm’s services, invoice customers for a specific rate, or allow them to pay the direct discount.
