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
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
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
$25
Complete Annual CPE Reporting Certification Form (Included in the Application for License Renewal)