Intuit Discontinues QuickBooks Online Accountant, Launches Intuit Accountant Suite

New AI-powered platform to replace QuickBooks Online Accountant, with free Core plan and paid Accelerate option.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Intuit has announced it will be discontinuing QuickBooks Online Accountant and replacing it with a new platform called Intuit Accountant Suite. The Core plan of Intuit Accountant Suite will be offered for free, while the Accelerate plan will have a $149 per month subscription starting May 2026. Intuit is also launching a new global partner program for accounting professionals to replace the current ProAdvisor Program.

Why it matters

This move represents a significant shift in Intuit's strategy for serving accounting professionals, as the company looks to provide a more integrated and AI-powered platform to manage firms, clients, and teams. The discontinuation of QuickBooks Online Accountant and the introduction of the new Intuit Accountant Suite could have major implications for accounting firms that have relied on the QuickBooks ecosystem.

The details

Intuit Accountant Suite will have two plans - Core and Accelerate. The Core plan will include key functionality from QuickBooks Online Accountant and will be offered for free. The Accelerate plan, currently in beta, will transition to a $149 per month subscription starting May 2026. Intuit is also introducing a Books Close add-on feature that will be available for both the Core and Accelerate plans, with pricing based on the number of clients onboarded. The current ProAdvisor Program will be replaced by a new global partner program integrated into Intuit Accountant Suite, launching in January 2027.

  • Intuit announced the launch of Intuit Accountant Suite in October 2025.
  • QuickBooks Online Accountant will be officially discontinued in December 2026.
  • The Core plan of Intuit Accountant Suite will remain free, while the Accelerate plan and Books Close add-on will transition to paid subscriptions starting May 1, 2026.
  • The new global partner program will replace the current ProAdvisor Program in January 2027.

The players

Intuit

A financial software company that develops and sells financial and tax preparation software and related services for small businesses, accountants, and individuals.

Kim Amsbaugh

Manages the Intuit Accountant Segment public relations, social, and influencer programs.

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What they’re saying

“Firms using QuickBooks Online Accountant will be switched to the free Core plan starting between the summer and December 2026. We will not switch QuickBooks Online Accountant accounts into the Accelerate plan unless their primary admin has opted in to do so.”

— Kim Amsbaugh, Intuit Accountant Segment public relations, social, and influencer programs manager (cpapracticeadvisor.com)

“The Core plan includes key functionality available today in QuickBooks Online Accountant, with a modern design and navigation. We're committed to continuing to offer firms with QuickBooks clients access to the Core plan at no cost.”

— Kim Amsbaugh, Intuit Accountant Segment public relations, social, and influencer programs manager (cpapracticeadvisor.com)

What’s next

Intuit says it will spend time addressing questions about these changes, as well as share what's new across the Intuit platform, including Intuit Accountant Suite, Intuit Enterprise Suite, and QuickBooks Online, during Intuit Connect ON from 9 to 11 a.m. PT on Feb. 24.

The takeaway

Intuit's decision to discontinue QuickBooks Online Accountant and launch the new Intuit Accountant Suite platform represents a significant shift in the company's strategy for serving accounting professionals. The introduction of the free Core plan and paid Accelerate option, as well as the new global partner program, could have major implications for firms that have relied on the QuickBooks ecosystem.