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What to look for in accounting software
- Ease of use — whether you can manage your own books without an accounting background
- Invoicing — whether the tool handles client invoicing and payment collection
- Bank connections — whether it connects directly to your bank for automatic transaction import
- Payroll integration — whether it connects with your payroll software to reduce manual data entry
- Accountant access — whether your accountant can access the books directly
- Reporting — whether it produces the financial reports your business and tax preparer need
Coming soon
Detailed comparison pages and reviews for accounting software are in progress. In the meantime, see our payroll software hub if you are evaluating back-office tools together.