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Enhance Client Satisfaction with Client Management Tools

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November 2, 2023
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Managing clients effectively is a crucial aspect of running a successful CPA firm. Consolidating client information, tracking project status, managing time, and handling complex billing processes are tasks that frequently challenge even the most organized firms. Without a comprehensive and efficient client management system, you may find that these tasks become a frustrating and time-consuming part of your business operations. Thankfully, with Firm360's Client Management Tools—a part of their innovative Accounting Practice Management Software—these challenges can be smoothly addressed.

Understanding the importance of efficient and satisfying client interactions, Firm360 has developed a suite of tools designed to streamline your client management and increase client satisfaction. The software allows you to easily consolidate client information, monitor project statuses in real-time, and manage time tracking and billing in a simplified manner. This not only saves you valuable time and resources but also helps you provide your clients with timely, accurate, and transparent services, which contribute to building strong client relationships and high client retention rates.

The key problem areas for many CPA firms—client information consolidation, project status monitoring, effective time utilization, and accurate billing—are all catered to in Firm360's Client Management Tools. By centralizing all client and project-related information, the software ensures that client profiles, project updates, and critical data are easily accessible, improving your firm's efficiency and reducing instances of miscommunication or data loss.

By integrating Firm360's client management tools into your operations, you take a significant step towards delivering efficient, transparent, and high-quality services to your clients. Ultimately, satisfying the needs of your clients forms the bedrock of your firm’s success—a goal Firm360 is dedicated to helping you achieve. Embrace the power of Firm360 and redefine your client management processes to stay ahead in the competitive accounting landscape.

1. Centralized Client Information – A Clear Overview

Having a centralized location for all your client information greatly simplifies your workload and ensures that crucial data is easily accessible. Firm360's Client Management Tools facilitate the organization and retrieval of client profiles, saving your team valuable time searching for documents or trying to locate critical data. This streamlined information access results in more effective communication both internally and with your clients.

Key benefits of centralized client information:

- Faster and easier access to client profiles and documents

- Reduced risk of data loss or miscommunication

- Enhanced collaboration among team members

- Improved client communication with readily available information

2. Real-Time Project Tracking – Transparency and Trust

One common challenge for CPA firms is the ability to keep up with multiple client projects and provide timely, detailed, and accurate updates. Firm360's real-time project tracking feature resolves this issue by offering a comprehensive view of each project's status, task list, and due dates. By keeping your clients informed about the progress of their projects, you enhance transparency and build trust.

Advantages of real-time project tracking:

- Improved visibility into project status, reducing miscommunication and missed deadlines

- Enhanced client communication with up-to-date information

- More efficient project management with real-time updates

- Increased client trust through transparency and timely progress updates

3. Effective Time Tracking – Optimal Utilization and Accurate Billing

Accurate time tracking is essential for both the financial health of your CPA firm and the management of client relationships. Firm360's robust time tracking tool streamlines this process, enabling accurate calculation of billable hours and providing insights for better time utilization. With an integrated stopwatch and easy-to-use interface, you can confidently manage billable time without getting bogged down by manual, error-prone methods.

Key features of Firm360's time tracking tool:

- User-friendly interface to simplify time entry and tracking

- Integrated stopwatch for more accurate billable hours capture

- Detailed reports on time spent per client, project, or individual team member

- Improved resource allocation and planning based on time tracking insights

4. Streamlined Billing Management – Efficiency and Accuracy

One of the most dreaded tasks of running a CPA firm is tackling complex billing processes, which are often time-consuming and error-prone. Firm360's billing management tool simplifies this process by automating cumbersome billing tasks, ensuring accuracy, and reducing the risk of errors. With features such as recurring invoices, batch invoicing, and customizable templates, you can provide your clients with timely, accurate, and professional billing statements.

Benefits of streamlined billing management:

- Reduction in time spent on manual billing processes

- Improved accuracy of invoices and reduced risk of errors

- Enhanced client satisfaction with transparent, timely, and professional billing

- Greater control over cash flow and receivables with automated billing features

Conclusion

Firm360's Client Management Tools offer a comprehensive solution to the challenges faced by CPA firms in managing client interactions, tracking project statuses, and handling time and billing efficiently. By integrating these tools into your firm's operations, you will not only enhance client satisfaction but also improve your service efficiency and overall business performance.

Embrace the capabilities of Firm360's Accounting Practice Management Software and provide your clients with the high-quality, efficient, and transparent service they deserve, ensuring the long-term success and competitiveness of your CPA firm in the ever-evolving accounting industry.

Firm360

Canopy

Karbon

TaxDome

Best For Firms That:
Need an expert-driven, robust solution with U.S. support
Focus on tax resolution services, but also need project management
Firms operating globally that consider AI a necessity
Require support for multiple languages & desire a heavily branded client experience
Document Management
Client Portal
Integrated Time & Billing
Basic Reporting Options
Advanced Reporting Options
At some plan levels
Payment Collection via Credit Card & ACH
E-signature
Via integration
Additional fee
Piloting as of November 2024
Project Management
At some plan levels
Additional fee
Automated Workflows
Additional fee
Advanced Integration Options
At some plan levels
Dedicated Customer Success Manager
At some plan levels
Unclear
Additional fee
At some plan levels
Strong Customer Service Reputation
U.S. Based Customer Support
Unclear
Unclear
Built by Accountants, for Accountants
IRS-integrated Transcript Retrieval Tool
Additional fee
AI Integration
Straightforward Pricing
Monthly Pricing
Based on annual billing and listed prices in Nov. 2024. *Denotes "per user"
$49 - $99*

Custom pricing for 20+ users.

3-user minimum for Standard & Premium plans.
$150 - $175 base price for client engagement platform only.

PLUS

$89 - $107 for remainder of modules for first user.

Small-firm pricing available with limited capabilities.
$59 - $89*

Enterprise pricing available.

Add-ons for implementation, training, customer support & more.
$58 - $66* depending on subscription length.

Seasonal users: $85.

Basic

Popular
$96/year
Basic features for up to 10 users with everything you need.
Get started

Business

$192/year
Advanced features and reporting, better workflows and automation.
Get started

Enterprise

$384/year
Personalised service and enterprise security for large teams.
Get started
Overview
Basic features
Users
10
20
Unlimited
Individual data
20GB
40GB
Unlimited
Support
Automated workflows
200+ integrations
Reporting and analytics
Analytics
Basic
Advanced
Advanced
Export reports
Scheduled reports
API access
Advanced reports
Saved reports
Customer properties
Custom fields
User access
SSO/SAML authentication
Advanced permissions
Audit log
Data history

Firm360

Best For Firms That:
Need an expert-driven, robust solution with U.S. support
Document Management
Client Portal
Integrated Time & Billing
Basic Reporting Options
Advanced Reporting Options
Payment Collection via Credit Card & ACH
E-signature
Via integration
Project Management
At some plan levels
Automated Workflows
Advanced Integration Options
At some plan levels
Dedicated Customer Success Manager
At some plan levels
Strong Customer Service Reputation
U.S. Based Customer Support
Built by Accountants, for Accountants
IRS-integrated Transcript Retrieval Tool
AI Integration
Straightforward Pricing
Monthly Pricing
Based on annual billing and listed prices in Nov. 2024. *Denotes "per user"
$49 - $99*

Custom pricing for 20+ users.

3-user minimum for Standard & Premium plans.

Basic

Popular
$96/year
Basic features for up to 10 users with everything you need.
Get started

Business

$192/year
Advanced features and reporting, better workflows and automation.
Get started

Enterprise

$384/year
Personalised service and enterprise security for large teams.
Get started
Overview
Basic features
Users
10
20
Unlimited
Individual data
20GB
40GB
Unlimited
Support
Automated workflows
200+ integrations
Reporting and analytics
Analytics
Basic
Advanced
Advanced
Export reports
Scheduled reports
API access
Advanced reports
Saved reports
Customer properties
Custom fields
User access
SSO/SAML authentication
Advanced permissions
Audit log
Data history

Canopy

Best For Firms That:
Focus on tax resolution services, but also need project management
Document Management
Client Portal
Integrated Time & Billing
Basic Reporting Options
Advanced Reporting Options
At some plan levels
Payment Collection via Credit Card & ACH
E-signature
Additional fee
Project Management
Additional fee
Automated Workflows
Additional fee
Advanced Integration Options
Dedicated Customer Success Manager
Unclear
Strong Customer Service Reputation
U.S. Based Customer Support
Unclear
Built by Accountants, for Accountants
IRS-integrated Transcript Retrieval Tool
Additional fee
AI Integration
Straightforward Pricing
Monthly Pricing
Based on annual billing and listed prices in Nov. 2024. *Denotes "per user"
$150 - $175 base price for client engagement platform only.

PLUS

$89 - $107 for remainder of modules for first user.

Small-firm pricing available with limited capabilities.Custom pricing for 20+ users.

Basic

Popular
$96/year
Basic features for up to 10 users with everything you need.
Get started

Business

$192/year
Advanced features and reporting, better workflows and automation.
Get started

Enterprise

$384/year
Personalised service and enterprise security for large teams.
Get started
Overview
Basic features
Users
10
20
Unlimited
Individual data
20GB
40GB
Unlimited
Support
Automated workflows
200+ integrations
Reporting and analytics
Analytics
Basic
Advanced
Advanced
Export reports
Scheduled reports
API access
Advanced reports
Saved reports
Customer properties
Custom fields
User access
SSO/SAML authentication
Advanced permissions
Audit log
Data history

Karbon

Best For Firms That:
Firms operating globally that consider AI a necessity
Document Management
Client Portal
Integrated Time & Billing
Basic Reporting Options
Advanced Reporting Options
Payment Collection via Credit Card & ACH
E-signature
Piloting as of November 2024
Project Management
Automated Workflows
Advanced Integration Options
Dedicated Customer Success Manager
Additional fee
Strong Customer Service Reputation
U.S. Based Customer Support
Built by Accountants, for Accountants
IRS-integrated Transcript Retrieval Tool
AI Integration
Straightforward Pricing
Monthly Pricing
Based on annual billing and listed prices in Nov. 2024. *Denotes "per user"
$59 - $89*

Enterprise pricing available.

Add-ons for implementation, training, customer support & more.

Basic

Popular
$96/year
Basic features for up to 10 users with everything you need.
Get started

Business

$192/year
Advanced features and reporting, better workflows and automation.
Get started

Enterprise

$384/year
Personalised service and enterprise security for large teams.
Get started
Overview
Basic features
Users
10
20
Unlimited
Individual data
20GB
40GB
Unlimited
Support
Automated workflows
200+ integrations
Reporting and analytics
Analytics
Basic
Advanced
Advanced
Export reports
Scheduled reports
API access
Advanced reports
Saved reports
Customer properties
Custom fields
User access
SSO/SAML authentication
Advanced permissions
Audit log
Data history

TaxDome

Best For Firms That:
Require support for multiple languages & desire a heavily branded client experience
Document Management
Client Portal
Integrated Time & Billing
Basic Reporting Options
Advanced Reporting Options
Payment Collection via Credit Card & ACH
E-signature
Project Management
Automated Workflows
Advanced Integration Options
Dedicated Customer Success Manager
At some plan levels
Strong Customer Service Reputation
U.S. Based Customer Support
Unclear
Built by Accountants, for Accountants
IRS-integrated Transcript Retrieval Tool
AI Integration
Straightforward Pricing
Monthly Pricing
Based on annual billing and listed prices in Nov. 2024. *Denotes "per user"
$58 - $66* depending on subscription length.

Seasonal users: $85.

Basic

Popular
$96/year
Basic features for up to 10 users with everything you need.
Get started

Business

$192/year
Advanced features and reporting, better workflows and automation.
Get started

Enterprise

$384/year
Personalised service and enterprise security for large teams.
Get started
Overview
Basic features
Users
10
20
Unlimited
Individual data
20GB
40GB
Unlimited
Support
Automated workflows
200+ integrations
Reporting and analytics
Analytics
Basic
Advanced
Advanced
Export reports
Scheduled reports
API access
Advanced reports
Saved reports
Customer properties
Custom fields
User access
SSO/SAML authentication
Advanced permissions
Audit log
Data history

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