How to Become a Certified QuickBooks Advisor (CQA)
Assure Clients of Your QuickBooks Knowledge, Skill, Experience, and Ethics
Certified QuickBooks Advisor (CQA) Steps
1. Education
Fee
Complete NACPB Accounting Fundamentals (Bookkeeping) Course or equivalent
Complete NACPB Payroll Fundamentals Course or equivalent
Complete NACPB QuickBooks Online Fundamentals Course or equivalent
2. Exam (Take an exam upon completion of each course)
Pass NACPB Bookkeeping Certification Exam
Pass NACPB Payroll Certification Exam
Pass NACPB QuickBooks Online Certification Exam
3. Experience (Work Experience Verification included in the Application for Licensure)
Verify one-year of QuickBooks experience
4. Code of Ethics (Code of Professional Conduct Agreement included in the Application for Licensure)
Agree to abide by the CQA Professional Code of Conduct
5. Application
Fee
Complete NACPB Certified QuickBooks Advisor Application for Licensure
$100
Continuing Professional Education (CPE)
Obtain 16 hours of continuing professional education (CPE) each year beginning the year after you obtain your license.
Annual Renewal
Fee
Complete Annual Application for License Renewal
$25
Complete Annual CPE Reporting Certification Form (Included in the Application for License Renewal)