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                                                                    EXHIBIT 4.02
Grant No. ________

                                   INTUIT INC.

                        1996 DIRECTORS STOCK OPTION PLAN

                DIRECTORS NONQUALIFIED INITIAL STOCK OPTION GRANT



        This Stock Option Grant (this "GRANT") is made and entered into as of
the date of grant set forth below (the "DATE OF GRANT") by and between Intuit
Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "COMPANY"), and the Optionee named below
("OPTIONEE").

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Optionee:
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Optionee's Address:
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Total Shares Subject to Option:                          45,000
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Exercise Price Per Share:
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Date of Grant:
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Expiration Date:
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        1. GRANT OF OPTION. The Company hereby grants to Optionee an option
(this "Option") to purchase up to the total number of shares of Common Stock of
the Company set forth above (collectively, the "SHARES") at the exercise price
per share set forth above (the "EXERCISE PRICE"), subject to all of the terms
and conditions of this Grant and the Company's 1996 Directors Stock Option Plan
as amended through November 30, 1999 (the "PLAN"). Unless otherwise defined
herein, capitalized terms used herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them
in the Plan.

        2. EXERCISE AND VESTING OF OPTION. This Option shall vest as to 25% of
the Shares upon the first anniversary of the Date of Grant and an additional
2.0833% of the Shares each month thereafter, so long as the Optionee
continuously remains a member of the Board of Directors (a "BOARD MEMBER") or a
consultant of the Company.

        3. RESTRICTION ON EXERCISE. This Option may not be exercised unless such
exercise is in compliance with the Securities Act, and all applicable state
securities laws, as they are in effect on the date of exercise, and the
requirements of any stock exchange or national market system on which the
Company's Common Stock may be listed at the time of exercise. Optionee
understands that the

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Company is under no obligation to register, qualify or list the Shares with the
SEC, any state securities commission or any stock exchange or national market
system to effect such compliance.

        4. TERMINATION OF OPTION. Except as provided below in this Section, this
Option shall terminate and may not be exercised if Optionee ceases to be a Board
Member or consultant of the Company. The date on which Optionee ceases to be a
Board Member or consultant of the Company shall be referred to as the
"TERMINATION DATE."

               4.1 Termination Generally. If Optionee ceases to be a Board
Member or consultant of the Company for any reason except death or disability,
within the meaning of Section 22(e)(3) of the Code, then this Option, to the
extent (and only to the extent) that it would have been exercisable by Optionee
on the Termination Date, may be exercised by Optionee within seven months after
the Termination Date, but in no event later than the Expiration Date.

               4.2 Death or Disability. If Optionee ceases to be a Board Member
or consultant of the Company because of the death of Optionee or the disability
of Optionee within the meaning of Section 22(e)(3) of the Code, then this
Option, to the extent (and only to the extent) that it would have been
exercisable by Optionee on the Termination Date, may be exercised by Optionee
(or Optionee's legal representative) within 12 months after the Termination
Date, but in no event later than the Expiration Date.

        5. MANNER OF EXERCISE.

               5.1 Exercise Agreement. This Option shall be exercisable by
delivery to the Company of an executed written Directors Stock Option Exercise
Agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, or in such other form as may
be approved by the Committee, which shall set forth Optionee's election to
exercise some or all of this Option, the number of shares being purchased, any
restrictions imposed on the Shares and such other representations and agreements
as may be required by the Company to comply with applicable securities laws.

               5.2 Payment. Payment for the Shares purchased upon exercise of
this Option may be made (a) in cash or by check; (b) by surrender of shares of
Common Stock of the Company that have been owned by Optionee for more than six
months (and which have been paid for within the meaning of SEC Rule 144 and, if
such shares were purchased from the Company by use of a promissory note, such
note has been fully paid with respect to such shares) or were obtained by the
Optionee in the open public market, having a Fair Market Value equal to the
Exercise Price of the Option; (c) by waiver of compensation due or accrued to
Optionee for services rendered; (d) provided that a public market for the
Company's stock exists, through a "same day sale" commitment from the Optionee
and a broker-dealer that is a member of the National Association of Securities
Dealers (an "NASD DEALER") whereby the Optionee irrevocably elects to exercise
the Option and to sell a portion of the Shares so purchased to pay for the
Exercise Price and whereby the NASD Dealer irrevocably commits upon receipt of
such Shares to forward the Exercise Price directly to the Company; (e) provided
that a public market for the Company's stock exists, through a "margin"
commitment from the Optionee and a NASD Dealer whereby the Optionee irrevocably
elects to exercise the Option and to pledge the Shares so purchased to the NASD
Dealer in a margin account as security for a loan from the NASD Dealer in the
amount of the Exercise Price, and

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whereby the NASD Dealer irrevocably commits upon receipt of such Shares to
forward the Exercise Price directly to the Company; or (f) by any combination of
the foregoing.

               5.3 Withholding Taxes. Prior to the issuance of the Shares upon
exercise of this Option, Optionee shall pay or make adequate provision for any
applicable federal or state withholding obligations of the Company.

               5.4 Issuance of Shares. Provided that such notice and payment are
in form and substance satisfactory to counsel for the Company, the Company shall
cause the Shares to be issued in the name of Optionee or Optionee's legal
representative.

        6. NONTRANSFERABILITY OF OPTION. During the lifetime of the Optionee,
this Option shall be exercisable only by Optionee or by Optionee's guardian or
legal representative, unless otherwise permitted by the Committee. This Option
may not be sold, pledged, assigned, hypothecated, transferred or disposed of in
any manner other than by will or by the laws of descent and distribution.

        7. INTERPRETATION. Any dispute regarding the interpretation of this
Grant shall be submitted by Optionee or the Company to the Committee that
administers the Plan, which shall review such dispute at its next regular
meeting. The resolution of such a dispute by the Committee shall be final and
binding on the Company and on Optionee. Nothing in the Plan or this Grant shall
confer on Optionee any right to continue as a Board Member.

        8. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. The Plan and the Directors Stock Option Exercise
Agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, and the terms and conditions
thereof, are incorporated herein by reference. This Grant, the Plan and the
Directors Stock Option Exercise Agreement constitute the entire agreement and
understanding of the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof
and supersede all prior understandings and agreements with respect to such
subject matter.

                                          INTUIT INC.

                                          By:
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                                          Name (Typed or Printed):
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                                          Title:
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                        ACCEPTANCE OF STOCK OPTION GRANT

        Optionee hereby acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Plan, represents
that Optionee has read and understands the terms and provisions thereof, and
accepts this Option subject to all the terms and conditions of the Plan and this
Grant. Optionee acknowledges that there may be adverse tax consequences upon
exercise of this Option or disposition of the Shares and that Optionee has been
advised by the Company that Optionee should consult a qualified tax advisor
prior to such exercise or disposition.



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                                          ___________________________,  Optionee


[ACCEPTANCE SIGNATURE PAGE TO DIRECTORS NONQUALIFIED INITIAL STOCK OPTION GRANT]

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                                    Exhibit A

                                   INTUIT INC.
                        1996 DIRECTORS STOCK OPTION PLAN
                    DIRECTORS STOCK OPTION EXERCISE AGREEMENT


I hereby elect to purchase the number of shares of Common Stock of INTUIT INC.
(the "COMPANY") as set forth below:

Optionee:                                 Number of Shares Purchased:
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Social Security Number:                   Purchase Price per Share:
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Address:                                  Aggregate Purchase Price:
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                                          Date of Stock Option Grant:
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Type of Stock Option:  Nonqualified Stock Option


1. DELIVERY OF PURCHASE PRICE. Optionee hereby delivers to the Company the
Aggregate Purchase Price, to the extent permitted in the Directors Nonqualified
Stock Option Grant referred to above (the "GRANT") as follows (check as
applicable and complete):

[ ]     in cash or by check in the amount of $___________________________,
        receipt of which is acknowledged by the Company;

[ ]     by delivery of _______________________ fully-paid, nonassessable and
        vested shares of the Common Stock of the Company owned by Optionee for
        at least six months prior to the date hereof (and which have been paid
        for within the meaning of SEC Rule 144), or obtained by Optionee in the
        open public market, and owned free and clear of all liens, claims,
        encumbrances or security interests, valued at the current Fair Market
        Value of $___________________ per share;

[ ]     by the waiver hereby of compensation due or accrued to Optionee for
        services rendered in the amount of $_______________________________;

[ ]     through a "same-day-sale" commitment, delivered herewith, from Optionee
        and the NASD Dealer named therein, in the amount of
        $___________________________; or

[ ]     through a "margin" commitment, delivered herewith from Optionee and the
        NASD Dealer named therein, in the amount of
        $_________________________________.

2. MARKET STANDOFF AGREEMENT. Optionee, if requested by the Company and an
underwriter of Common Stock (or other securities) of the Company, agrees not to
sell or otherwise transfer or dispose of any Common Stock (or other securities)
of the Company held by Optionee during the period requested by the managing
underwriter following the effective date of a registration statement of the
Company filed under the Securities Act, provided that all officers and directors
of the Company are required to enter into similar agreements. Such agreement
shall be in writing in a form satisfactory to the Company and such underwriter.
The

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Company may impose stop-transfer instructions with respect to the shares (or
other securities) subject to the foregoing restriction until the end of such
period.

3. TAX CONSEQUENCES. OPTIONEE UNDERSTANDS THAT OPTIONEE MAY SUFFER ADVERSE TAX
CONSEQUENCES AS A RESULT OF OPTIONEE'S PURCHASE OR DISPOSITION OF THE SHARES.
OPTIONEE REPRESENTS THAT OPTIONEE HAS CONSULTED WITH ANY TAX CONSULTANT(S)
OPTIONEE DEEMS ADVISABLE IN CONNECTION WITH THE PURCHASE OR DISPOSITION OF THE
SHARES AND THAT OPTIONEE IS NOT RELYING ON THE COMPANY FOR ANY TAX ADVICE.

4. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. The Plan and the Grant are incorporated herein by
reference. This Agreement, the Plan and the Grant constitute the entire
agreement of the parties and supersede in their entirety all prior
understandings and agreements of the Company and Optionee with respect to the
subject matter hereof, and are governed by California law except for that body
of law pertaining to conflict of laws.

Date:                                     --------------------------------------
     --------------------------                   SIGNATURE OF OPTIONEE

The Company hereby verifies receipt and acceptance of this Agreement and its
agreement to issue the Shares referred to above, subject to its receipt of the
Aggregate Purchase Price, and taxes due, if any.


INTUIT INC.


Date:                                     By:
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                                                  Name (Typed or Printed)

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