On Wednesday, May 20 at 2:00 PM (Eastern), Woodard’s Deborah Defer with Woodard will join Murph for QBTalks to look at the upcoming Scaling New Heights conference in Orlando.
I know you are saying, "I thought Heather Satterly was going to be joining you Murph?"
While it was true that Heather was originally scheduled to join me, she had a last-minute complication and has arranged for the ever 'Delightful' Deborah Defer to substitute.
I don't know about you, but when I was in grade school I just loved when we had a substitute teacher because it meant that the day's pop-quiz or examination would be put off. Well, no such luck folks with this substitute, we will still be having some CPE Polling Quizzes to see what you know (just take a look in the CPE section below).
The show objectives haven't changed, because this show should help both first-time and returning participants prepare for the events. Deborah and Murph will discuss the various activities, training sessions, and exhibiting sponsors at this year’s show.
Murph and Deborah will also discuss how the conference's tracts have grown and evolved to include ERPs and AI-concepts this year. For example, this year's show focuses on these areas:
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Artificial Intelligence going beyond the basis to show how accountants can apply aI solutions within the work of accounting and bookkeeping.
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General Ledger In-depth Solutions covering QBO, Intuit Enterprise Suite, Xero, Zoho, Sage Intacct, MS Dynamics 365, Digits, Puzzle and Kick.
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Practice Advancement & Development providing practical strategies and skills focusing on branding, engendering client trust and increasing practice visibility, pricing strategies, staffing and many more.
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Tax Advisory & Representation preparing participants to deliver higher-value tax work on tax prep workflows, automation layers, improving client experiences and protecting clients during audits.
Heather will also share information about this year’s Main Stage presentations and special events. From Main Stage, Dr. Daniel Susskind will return to Scaling New Heights to examine how his predictions from the first time he discussed the future of AI have met or exceeded his expectations. Also appearing on the main stage will be Shola Kaye, speaking on communications and leadership. April Rinne, a Global Futurist and Change Navigator will also be presenting from the main stage. Not to mention twenty-seven others making main stage appearances.
Murph will also speak about some of the activities Insightful Accountant is sponsoring at Scaling New Heights including a reception for past and present Top ProAdvisors.
Both Heather and Murph will also give some ‘tips on not being overwhelmed’ by the biggest SNH yet to date.’
CPE Objectives
Upon completion of this webinar, participants should be able to:
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Identify (from a list provided) the major ‘theme’ empowerments being afforded by Scaling New Heights 2026
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Select (from a list provided) ways in which Scaling New Heights 2026 will equip participants
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List (from a group of names) featured keynote presenters at Scaling New Heights 2026
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Choose (from a group of topics) at least three focal areas for conference breakout sessions
So be certain to tune in Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM (Eastern) for our QBTalks Show. Head over to our QB Talks Registration Page to register for the webinar in you are not already registered for QBTalks and QBTalks-Apps.
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