{"id":45658,"date":"2020-12-09T16:14:16","date_gmt":"2020-12-09T16:14:16","guid":{"rendered":"\/us\/en\/blog\/?p=45658"},"modified":"2025-11-24T23:20:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T07:20:17","slug":"accounting-practice-management-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/us\/en\/blog\/accounting-practice-management-software\/","title":{"rendered":"Accounting practice management software\u2014choosing the best for your business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you&#8217;re a small one-person accounting firm or a growing firm with 50+ staff, having a good practice management software can be incredibly useful and help you punch above your weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only can it take repetitive, low-value tasks off your plate, it&#8217;ll also help you create a better client experience and make you more accessible when a client has, say, a last-minute kerfuffle with gathering all their receipts for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By automating time-consuming data entry processes like billing via solutions, accountants and bookkeepers can support their practice manager and make better use of their time. For busy accounting firms especially, keeping track of every managerial detail can be overwhelming. So, look for practice management apps that can seriously streamline firm management with features like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real-time employee time-tracking<\/span><\/li>\n<li>A robust phone system (with features like business caller ID, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/office\/features\/call-forwarding\/overview.html\">sophisticated call forwarding setups<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/office\/features\/voicemail\/overview.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">voicemail<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Task management<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WIP billing and bookkeeping\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A CRM<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project management<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other words, management software should give you an all-in-one (or close to all-in-one) solution that simplifies your client management workload. If your practice management software isn&#8217;t making you more efficient, more profitable, and ready to scale up to the next level, then you need a new one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With remote and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/2021_state_of_hybrid_work_report.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hybrid work on the rise<\/a>, more and more accounting firms are using software to become more flexible and mobile. Want to be able to work from anywhere? With the help of good practice management software, you can do that while steering your firm towards a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/mowery-schoenfeld-customer-story\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">remote future<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We&#8217;ll show you how.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this post, we\u2019ll look at:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#what\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What exactly accounting practice management software is<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#feat\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 key features to look for in accounting practice management software<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#tech\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 types of technology that can make your accounting practice more efficient<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"p1\">\ud83e\udd14\u00a0 How can RingCentral help position your accounting business for success? Find out with our free accounting brief.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\n<div class=\"download-form-widget standart-download-form\" data-url=\"http:\/\/netstorage.ringcentral.com\/brief\/accounting_solution.pdf\" data-id=\"69d189dd24624\" id=\"69d189dd24624\">\n\t\t<button tabindex=\"on\"  on=\"tap:69d189dd24624.toggleClass(class='open')\" class=\"open-modal-download-action download-form-button\" type=\"submit\">\ud83d\udcdd Get brief<\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"download-form-modal\">\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-body\">\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-content\">\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-title\">\ud83d\udc40 \u200a Get this free brief made for accounting businesses. <\/div>\n<form class=\"download-form SMB\" method=\"post\">\n<div class=\"download-form-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"download-form-input\" aria-label=\"Full Name\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" type=\"text\" name=\"fullname\" placeholder=\"Full Name\" data-dl-events-hover=\"true\" data-dl-element=\"text\" data-dl-additional-info=\"download form\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"download-form-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"download-form-input\" aria-label=\"Email (please enter a work email address)\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" type=\"email\" autocomplete=\"on\" name=\"email\" placeholder=\"Email (please enter a work email address)\" data-dl-events-hover=\"true\" data-dl-element=\"email\" data-dl-additional-info=\"download form\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"popup_form\" value=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"Lead_Entry_Source__c\" value=\"RC Blog\" class=\"download-form-input\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"download-form-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"download-form-submit\" type=\"submit\" data-dl-element=\"button\" data-no-auto-dl=\"true\" data-dl-additional-info=\"download form\" data-dl-name=\"Get it now\">Get it now<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<button on=\"tap:69d189dd24624.toggleClass(class='open')\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"  class=\"download-form-modal-close\"><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-thank\">Enjoy! <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"what\"><\/a><br \/>\nWhat is &#8220;accounting practice management software?&#8221;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve covered some basics, but there\u2019s much more to practice management software. For accounting firms, in particular, your practice management solution needs to be a top priority. Think of this software as brain backup. It tells you what\u2019s been done and what needs doing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other words, practice management systems cover all bases. They record, translate, and interpret data into actionable steps. Times have changed. It\u2019s simply not possible for modern accounting firms to run a tight ship without good practice management software.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In simple terms, management software tells you:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who did what, when, and how<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which deadlines have been met<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What tasks are overdue<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It keeps accounting firms on the straight and narrow, and helps practices make data-driven decisions. When tasks and deadlines are logged consistently, the practice management software ensures that all work is tracked, delegated, and completed by due dates by designated team members.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With up to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/small-business-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70% of managers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> struggling to communicate effectively with their teams, management software offers a lifeline. A boost for collaboration, a boost for efficiency, and a major boost for organizational improvement.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"feat\"><\/a><br \/>\nFeatures to look for in accounting practice management software<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, you\u2019ve decided to upgrade your accounting firm infrastructure with practice management software. Great choice. But make sure you put in some research first. Not all management software is made equal. You\u2019ll need to take into account your firm\u2019s unique pain points.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick software to scale with your firm. A small practice won\u2019t need enterprise-level solutions and probably won\u2019t want to pay for them either. Picking management software with a user-friendly and intuitive client portal will save time and energy, and increase team productivity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve settled on these basics, it\u2019s time to start talking about the details. When picking an accounting practice management solution for your firm, make sure these five key features are up to the mark.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Task and project management<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/project-management-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Managing projects<\/a> is the lifeblood of any management software. A good app will help users plan, manage, and deliver projects from start to finish. That means time tracking and recording with timesheets, live timers, billable hours, and cell phone integration. It also means workflow solutions to help assign tasks appropriately.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>You don&#8217;t always need a separate task management tool either. For instance, RingCentral&#8217;s desktop and mobile app comes with the ability to create and assign tasks, letting you keep all of your project updates and communications in one place:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44657\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ringcentral-app-for-real-estate-new.png\" alt=\"insurance task in ringcentral app\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Team and client connectivity<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing projects well requires a team that&#8217;s completely aligned. Good management software allows<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/accountants-working-from-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> remote teams to stay in touch with clients,<\/span><\/a> even <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">when they&#8217;re away from the office. For example, having a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/lp\/small-business-phone-service.html\">business phone service<\/a> that also has built in video conferencing and messaging gives you the flexibility to have important conversations with clients on the phone\u2014or face to face, if the situation calls for it:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"rc_custom_video\"><a class=\"rc_custom_video__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtu.be\/09_TMMYemMU\">\n\t\t            <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi_webp\/09_TMMYemMU\/maxresdefault.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rc_custom_video__media\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/09_TMMYemMU\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t            <\/picture>\n\t\t        <\/a><br \/>\n\t\t        <button class=\"rc_custom_video__button\" aria-label=\"Play video\"><svg width=\"68\" height=\"48\" viewBox=\"0 0 68 48\"><path class=\"rc_custom_video__button-shape\" d=\"M66.52,7.74c-0.78-2.93-2.49-5.41-5.42-6.19C55.79,.13,34,0,34,0S12.21,.13,6.9,1.55 C3.97,2.33,2.27,4.81,1.48,7.74C0.06,13.05,0,24,0,24s0.06,10.95,1.48,16.26c0.78,2.93,2.49,5.41,5.42,6.19 C12.21,47.87,34,48,34,48s21.79-0.13,27.1-1.55c2.93-0.78,4.64-3.26,5.42-6.19C67.94,34.95,68,24,68,24S67.94,13.05,66.52,7.74z\"><\/path><path class=\"rc_custom_video__button-icon\" d=\"M 45,24 27,14 27,34\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t        <\/button>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n<div class=\"tip\">\n<div class=\"tip-heading\"><b>\ud83d\udca1 Pro-tip:\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n<p>Beyond phone calls, RingCentral offers a true <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/office\/unified-communications.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unified solution<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to help businesses integrate communications across multiple devices and channels, and facilitate team and client connectivity even further.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><b>3. Billing and invoicing<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Management applications that offer simple, custom invoicing templates are the best choice for accounting firms. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/free-small-business-mobile-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile accounting apps <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are a great option for small businesses and support desktop functions with simple, on-the-go invoicing tools.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. App integrations<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">App integration is an important component of any software application. Accounting firms should look for software solutions that easily integrate with their existing accounting infrastructure. For instance, you might want to look for software with cloud deployment, as well as on-premises functionality. And unless every person on the team is using Apple products or PC \/ Android, you&#8217;ll need to prioritize mobile apps that work across iOS and Android devices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Document management<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you\u2019ll know, accounting firms process a lot of documents, from client accounts to tax returns. Good management software should make your filing cabinet redundant. Look for document upload capability and customer relationship management (CRM) functionality. Storing your accounting firm\u2019s essential data in one place saves time and increases productivity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"tech\"><\/a><br \/>\n6 types of technology that can make your accounting practice more efficient<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luckily, there are loads of accounting practice management software options available on the market today. Depending on what you\u2019re looking for, one of these technologies could hold the key to your accounting firm\u2019s next digital transformation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s take a look at some of the best technology for accounting practices out there today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>RingCentral<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RingCentral specializes in cloud-based business communications and provides every communication channel an accountant needs in one app. From team messaging to video conferencing to a phone system, RingCentral has the flexibility that accountancy firms need, especially when they&#8217;re working remotely.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>One neat feature in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/rcapp.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RingCentral&#8217;s app<\/a> is that it allows you to take a client call from your computer or phone, then flip it to another device (say, if you took a call while on the way to the office, then arrived at your desk and want to take the call from your computer):<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/rcapp.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44983\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/switch-devices.png\" alt=\"switch call from video to phone\" width=\"819\" height=\"488\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Oh, and it has a plethora of thoughtfully designed features to help you stay in touch with clients and be accessible to them anytime, anywhere (or at least, give the illusion of it). Here are just a few:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/office\/features\/call-forwarding\/overview.html\">Call forwarding<\/a> \u2014 Route incoming calls to any (or all!) of your devices, any department, and any location\u2014ringing them sequentially or simultaneously. You&#8217;ll never miss a call again.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/office\/features\/voicemail\/overview.html\">Voicemail<\/a> \u2014 This isn&#8217;t just your average phone voicemail. With RingCentral, you can have visual voicemail (for when it&#8217;s more convenient to read your voicemails instead of listen to them) and even get your voicemails automatically sent to your inbox.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/fax-over-internet\/\">Online fax<\/a> \u2014 The fax might go away at some point, but some e-faxes can still come in handy.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/office\/features\/auto-attendant\/overview.html\">Auto-attendant<\/a> \u2014 No receptionist? No problem. The auto-attendant acts as a virtual receptionist service, greeting your callers and routing them directly to other people on your team.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/office\/industry-solutions\/professional-services-firms-cloud-phone-systems.html\">And more&#8230;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"tip\">\n<div class=\"tip-heading\"><b>\ud83c\udfc6 Did you know:\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n<p>RingCentral is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/pc-mag-ringcentral-editors-choice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>PCMag<\/i>\u2019s Editors\u2019 Choice Award<\/a> winner because of its reliable service and easy-to-use app (among other reasons)!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\ud83d\udd79\ufe0f<\/span> Get a hands-on look at how some of the fastest-growing accounting firms around are using RingCentral. Book a product tour to see for yourself!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><button data-href=\"#leadform-popup\" class=\"js-open-popup-activator btn primary\" >Choose a time<\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\ud83d\udcb0<\/span> You can also <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/roi-calculator\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>use this calculator<\/b><\/span><\/a><b> <\/b>to see roughly how much your business could save by using RingCentral to support your team&#8217;s communication with each other, clients, freelancers, and more.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Karbon<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karbon is a work management tool for use across many different industries. But Karbon started as accounting specialists. Karbon is a new technology company offering workflow visualization.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45659\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/karbon-accounting-software-e1607529478478.png\" alt=\"karbon accounting software\" width=\"900\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Senta<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Senta is practice management software designed specifically for accounting firms. Service management is split into three categories; services, jobs, and tasks. Senta boasts great collaborative features, time and billing, reporting, and great app integrations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45660\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/senta-accounting-software.png\" alt=\"senta accounting software\" width=\"800\" height=\"497\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Jetpack Workflow<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jetpack is the practice management software market leader for small accounting firms. Jetpack offers intuitive and cost-effective workflow systems with tracking, automation, email, and storage features.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Xero<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A great choice for practices using time-based billing. Xero is a powerful system with a well-organized, detail-oriented dashboard. What Xero lacks in intuitive design and collaboration, it makes up for in time and billing. Xero offers users a dedicated timesheets section, alongside budget comparison, quoting functionalities, and strong reporting capabilities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-43299 size-full\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/xero-financial-tool.png\" alt=\"xero accounting tool\" width=\"1000\" height=\"508\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Asana\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asana is all about helping teams work smoothly together. Asana offers a responsive interface and task tracking in a drag-and-drop Kanban board style dashboard. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, Asana is weaker when it comes to time-tracking, billing, and reporting features. But if you\u2019re looking for project management features and excellent third-party integrations Asana could be a good, if unconventional, choice:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44120\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/asana-e1605798464214.png\" alt=\"asana project management\" width=\"900\" height=\"493\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"quote answer\">\n<h3><b>Financial Cent<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/financial-cents.com\">Financial Cents<\/a> is comprehensive accounting practice management software designed to streamline client work, get faster responses, and optimize everyday workflows with easy-to-use practice management tools. The platform combines client portal functionality, automated workflows, and integrated communication features to help accounting firms deliver exceptional client experiences while improving operational efficiency.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accounting in the new normal\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the outbreak of COVID-19, workplace practices have seen seismic shifts globally. Accounting is no different. More and more certified public accountants (CPAs) are learning to embrace remote communications for their teams and client relationships alike.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To move accounting into the virtual world, firms need services to match. Video conferencing platforms like<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/ringcentral-video-and-ringcentral-rooms-brings-teams-closer-together\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> RingCentral Video<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> help firms and their clients join <a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/video-call.html\">video calls<\/a> from their browsers\u2014no downloads needed:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"rc_custom_video\"><a class=\"rc_custom_video__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtu.be\/9xaL89hYeFs\">\n\t\t            <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi_webp\/9xaL89hYeFs\/maxresdefault.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rc_custom_video__media\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/9xaL89hYeFs\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t            <\/picture>\n\t\t        <\/a><br \/>\n\t\t        <button class=\"rc_custom_video__button\" aria-label=\"Play video\"><svg width=\"68\" height=\"48\" viewBox=\"0 0 68 48\"><path class=\"rc_custom_video__button-shape\" d=\"M66.52,7.74c-0.78-2.93-2.49-5.41-5.42-6.19C55.79,.13,34,0,34,0S12.21,.13,6.9,1.55 C3.97,2.33,2.27,4.81,1.48,7.74C0.06,13.05,0,24,0,24s0.06,10.95,1.48,16.26c0.78,2.93,2.49,5.41,5.42,6.19 C12.21,47.87,34,48,34,48s21.79-0.13,27.1-1.55c2.93-0.78,4.64-3.26,5.42-6.19C67.94,34.95,68,24,68,24S67.94,13.05,66.52,7.74z\"><\/path><path class=\"rc_custom_video__button-icon\" d=\"M 45,24 27,14 27,34\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t        <\/button>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> What\u2019s more, RingCentral integrates seamlessly with other management applications. If you&#8217;re planning to shift more toward remote consultations, meetings, and briefings, having a good video conferencing platform will make these face-to-face interactions on par with in-person meetings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A helping hand for accounting\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accounting practice management software is an essential part of running a successful accounting firm today. Staying on top of client communications, task deployment, billing, invoicing, time-tracking, and more is impossible without automation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investing in appropriate management software for your firm will save time, money, and help scale your practice to the next level.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you&#8217;re a small one-person accounting firm or a growing firm with 50+ staff, having a good practice management software can be incredibly useful and help you punch above your weight. 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