At Nimbl, we invest in relationships and technology that allow us to anticipate change and deliver smarter, more scalable solutions for our clients. Our direct collaboration with Intuit, the makers of QuickBooks, is a key part of that strategy.
Over the past two years, our Director of Client Service Operations, Julie Nilsen, has served on the Intuit Partner Council—a selective group of individuals who represent the accounting industry and collaborate with Intuit teams. This access gives Nimbl real-time visibility into QuickBooks’ development roadmap and a direct voice in shaping its future—especially in areas critical to growth-focused businesses.
Why QuickBooks Remains Core to Our Cloud Accounting Strategy
QuickBooks is the industry-leading platform for small and midsize businesses—and a central component of our cloud accounting technology stack. Its scalability, open API integrations, and tiered product structure allow us to serve a wide spectrum of clients, all through one consistent platform.
That consistency is essential to our delivery model. It allows our team to deliver faster insights, create standardized processes, and support clients with proactive, technology-driven accounting services at every stage of growth.
Real-Time Visibility, Long-Term Impact
One of the most valuable outcomes of Julie’s role on the Intuit Partner Council is our visibility into what’s ahead for QuickBooks accounting. Often, we’re able to see new features, enhancements, and integrations on the roadmap 12 to 24 months before they go live.
That early visibility enables us to:
- Plan proactively for product changes and automations
- Align internal processes with what’s coming—not just what exists today
- Advise clients confidently about future-fit accounting cloud solutions
- Avoid duplication by holding off on third-party tools already in development by Intuit
For example, we’ve had a front-row seat to the evolution of Intuit Enterprise Suite (IES)—a more robust solution designed for growing mid-market businesses. Our team has been directly involved in the user experience and multi-entity feature design, ensuring that client pain points are represented early in development.
Faster Support, Stronger Outcomes
Through the council, we’ve gained direct connections to product managers, engineers, and support leaders across Intuit. That access has a real operational impact. When platform bugs or issues arise, we’re able to bypass standard ticketing queues and connect with the right people to escalate concerns and drive resolutions—often within hours instead of weeks.
This means our clients benefit from:
- Faster problem resolution
- More stable workflows
- Less disruption to business operations
This is the power of true partnership—and one of the many reasons we continue to build on our relationship with Intuit.
Accounting Automation That Works with People, Not Instead of Them
One of the biggest trends in cloud accounting is automation—and Intuit is investing heavily in this space. Through Julie’s council seat, we’ve gained early insight into how accounting automation is evolving inside QuickBooks, including:
- AI-powered categorizations
- Streamlined bank reconciliations
- Anomaly detection
- Role-based access controls for larger client teams
These enhancements allow us to automate repetitive tasks across our workflows, freeing up our team for higher-value advisory work and client communication.
It’s not about replacing people—it’s about empowering them. By letting cloud accounting technology handle the repetitive, our team can focus on what clients value most: insights, strategy, and clarity.
Looking Ahead
Our relationship with Intuit and our commitment to QuickBooks accounting aren’t about loyalty—they’re about impact.
We’re able to:
- Stay ahead of industry trends
- Solve problems before they affect our clients
- Leverage cloud accounting technology to scale efficiently
- Represent our clients’ needs in the software they rely on most
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