For bookkeeping and accounting professionals, your accounting software is the foundational layer that supports the rest of your accounting practice. A good accounting software will feel intuitive to use, and offer functionality to help you organize your clients’ accounts payable and accounts receivable in a timely manner.
The Rapidly platform offers integrations with various accounting softwares, and we want to share our expertise to help you make the right decision for your accounting practice.
Key considerations for your accounting software include:
Pricing
Client Base Pricing
Accountant Base Pricing
Additional Fees
Software Functionality
Cloud Based Software
Rapidly Integration
Mobile App or Mobile Friendly
Accounting Practice Management
Accountant Directory
Learning & Certifications
Project & Time Tracking
Client Communications
Send Client Invoices
Document Storage
Discounts For Clients
Accounting Features
Analytics & Reporting Dashboard
Invoicing
Inventory
Bank Integrations
Cash Flow Tools
Bill Management & Pay
Expensing
Payment Processing
Multi-Currency
Sales Tax
Payroll
Keep reading for a more in-depth comparison of our top picks for cloud-based accounting software:
Quickbooks Highlights
Quickbooks is a true all-in-one platform for your clients’ accounting needs. Their main selling point is that there are little to no software integrations required for additional features such as payroll and payment processing, because these features can be added on to an existing Quickbooks account. Quickbooks is a favorite for small business clients due to the customizable and comprehensive breadth of features and services. Your clients are sure to be delighted with this fan favorite.
Xero Highlights
Xero offers a flexible Accountant & Bookkeeper Partner Program, which allows your client to pay for their own Xero subscription and invite you as an account user, or allows you to pay for your client’s subscription under your own account. There are also countless Xero tools for accounting professionals to manage their practice, including a listing in the Xero advisor directory, document storage with Xero Workpapers, and your very own invoicing software through Xero Practice Manager. Xero partners with Gusto, Stripe, and GoCardless to offer your clients extra accounting and business operations features.
With these considerations in mind, the Rapidly team hopes you will pick the best accounting software for your needs, to simplify your accountancy operations and propel your productivity.