The Ambitious Bookkeeper Podcast 218 | Ready to *Actually* Learn QBO? With Margie Remmers-Davis
In this episode, I sat down with Margie Remmers-Davis, founder and CEO of Akadian Accounting Education, to talk about what it really takes to learn QuickBooks Online. If you've ever felt like the ProAdvisor certification didn't actually prepare you to do bookkeeping work, this conversation is for you. Margie shares her incredible journey from stay-at-home mom to bookkeeping educator, and we dive deep into how she's revolutionizing the way people learn QBO and bookkeeping.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- How Margie went from a devastating divorce to building a thriving education company that's changing how bookkeepers learn
- The truth about the QBO ProAdvisor certification
- How AI is going to change bookkeeping jobs and what you need to know right now to protect your career and stay relevant
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Acadian Accounting Education: https://www.akadian.com
- "Everything Doc" Guide :https://www.akadian.com/everything
- QBO Gym Locker Room: https://www.akadian.com/lockerroom
- Books Match: https://www.booksmatch.us
Meet Margie
Pressure is the only way to form diamonds. Margie Remmers-Davis, known as the Aha Queen of Accounting Education, is transforming what many consider a dry, boring subject into something practical, hands-on, engaging, and fun! After an unexpected divorce forced her to start over, she uncovered major gaps in accounting education while rebuilding her career through bookkeeping. Drawing on her background in software training, she founded Akadian Accounting Education, which has since empowered over 20,000 bookkeepers with the confidence, clarity, and skills to thrive. In recognition of its rapid growth and impact, Akadian was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing companies.
Connect with Margie
👥 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margie-remmers/
📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@akadianeducation
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