Canopy
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The #1 Practice Management Software for Accounting and Tax Firms
How to Replace CanopyOverview
Features
69 features across 15 categories
AI(5)
AI-powered auto-fill of forms using CRM info or scanned documents
AI-powered generation of client checklists from prior-year returns or firm templates
AI-powered insights for firm management and performance
AI-powered preparation tools for tax and accounting work
AI-powered email summarization and draft reply generation
CRM(2)
Centralized client list with views, filters, and information organization
Customer relationship management with auto-fill capabilities
Client Engagement(7)
Collect information, files, and agreements to proposals from clients
Branded, secure, multi-functional client portal available on web and mobile app for client interactions
Client request feature with automatic reminders for pending client information
Credit-based engagement sending with unlimited use per client after first use
Send proposals with eSignature capabilities and track from proposal to re-engagement
Client questionnaires and organizers for information collection
AI-powered client intake with credit-based system for automated data collection
Communication(3)
Integrate and manage email communications within Canopy
Send, view, organize, and act on all email communications from within Canopy
Collaborate with teammates on emails, tasks, and files with @mentions
Document Management(10)
Sync documents to desktop and print directly to Canopy
Preview, edit, collaborate on, annotate, adjust, combine, and work on files
Upload, store, manage, and organize unlimited internal and client documents with folder templates
Secure, unlimited document storage for internal and client files
Separate internal and client docs, use folder templates, and share with clients
Dedicated storage for firm work papers
Gather eSignatures with secure links or verify identity with KBA
Annotate files directly within Canopy
Set document retention policies for compliance
Secure exchange of documents between firm and clients
Integration(1)
Build service items, locations, categories and classes in QBO and sync in Canopy
Mobile(1)
View and manage tasks on the go, clients can follow to-do lists
Payments(4)
Process and record client payments in Canopy
Clients can view and pay invoices or review payment history on mobile
Collect card and ACH payments from clients
Apply surcharges to payments
Reporting(6)
Pre-built reports for billing and revenue tracking
Plan team capacity with reporting
Create custom reports and formulas for analysis
Monitor firm data with pre-built dashboards
Track profitability with pre-built reports
Track and analyze staff utilization
Security(5)
Create custom user roles with specific permissions
Control access and permissions for document folders
Best in class standards for protecting firm and client data
Identity verification before accessing and signing documents with unique information
100+ controls to govern users' access
Tax Resolution(9)
Years of data summarized into one easy-to-read table
Set and forget automated data requests and table updates
Manage collection cases with penalty and spousal relief options
Pre-written letter templates to respond to IRS letters and notices
Library of notice templates for various tax scenarios
Set up credentials and download transcripts directly into Canopy
Comprehensive tax resolution module with transcripts, notices, and administrative forms
Get IRS transcripts and tax notices with automated pulling and templates
Easily identify discrepancies between old and new transcripts
Team Management(1)
Plan and manage team capacity
Templates(1)
Templates designed specifically for bookkeeping firms
Time & Billing(4)
Create and manage one-time and recurring invoices, apply service items, send reminders
Track time entries, create invoices, and manage payments
Track and manage time entries and budgets to build invoices and reports
Work in progress tracking for billable work
Workflow Automation(10)
Automate conditions and actions on standalone tasks and subtasks or in templates
Create custom task and project statuses
Utilize templates, perform bulk actions, and set up recurring tasks
Set and track time on each task and view productivity reports for team
Create and manage tasks, assign staff, record notes, get updates
Set up recurring tasks and workflows
Assign tasks based on user roles
Drill down on and save desired views of work happening in firm
Project and task management with automation capabilities
Pre-built templates for common workflows and processes
Pricing
STARTER
- ✓Client Engagement
- ✓Document Management
- ✓Manage Client Intake
- ✓Send Proposals
- ✓Track work from proposal to re-engagement
- ✓Integrate Email
- ✓Collaborate with teammates
- ✓Secure branded Client Portal
- ✓Collect eSignatures
- ✓Tag & segment client list
- ✓Store internal work papers & client files
- ✓Control access & permissions
- ✓Send secure links for clients
ESSENTIALS
- ✓Everything in Starter
- ✓Complete Practice Management Solution
- ✓Manage Client Intake
- ✓Send Proposals
- ✓Track projects from proposal to re-engagement
- ✓Integrate Email
- ✓Collaborate on emails, tasks, & files
- ✓Centralize all client interactions
- ✓Mobile app for firm and clients
- ✓Collect eSignatures
- ✓Tag & segment client list
- ✓Store internal work papers & client files
- ✓Control access & permissions
- ✓Collect payments & maintain revenue integrity
- ✓Monitor firm data with pre-built dashboards
- ✓Send secure links for clients
- ✓Track time & manage invoices
STANDARD
- ✓Client Portal
- ✓Mobile App for Clients & Firm
- ✓Connected Email
- ✓Notify team with @mentions
- ✓CRM
- ✓Engagements & Proposals with eSignature
- ✓Client Requests
- ✓Questionnaires & Organizers
- ✓Custom Roles
- ✓2,500 clients included (add more as needed)
PRO
Popular- ✓Everything in Standard
- ✓Custom Reports & Formulas
- ✓Additional modules available
Document Management Module
- ✓Secure File Exchange
- ✓Unlimited Document Storage
- ✓Unlimited eSignatures
- ✓Retention Policies
- ✓Customizable Folder Permissions
- ✓Native File Annotations
- ✓Firm Workpaper Storage
- ✓Desktop Sync & Print Driver
Workflow Module
- ✓Projects & Tasks
- ✓Automation
- ✓Workflow Templates
- ✓Recurrences
- ✓Custom Statuses
- ✓Roles for Task Assignment
- ✓Custom Reports & Formulas (PRO)
- ✓Staff Utilization Report (PRO)
- ✓Capacity Planning Report (PRO)
Time & Billing Module
- ✓Generate & Send Invoices
- ✓Time Tracking
- ✓WIP
- ✓Collect Card & ACH Payments
- ✓Surcharging
- ✓Pre-Built Reports
- ✓Profitability Report (PRO)
- ✓Custom Reports & Formulas (PRO)
Smart Intake Add-on
- ✓AI-powered client intake
- ✓Credits-based system
- ✓5 free credits to start
- ✓Credits sold in blocks of 25
Engagements Add-on
- ✓Send engagements and proposals
- ✓Credits-based system
- ✓5 free credits to start
- ✓Credits sold in blocks of 25
Tax Resolution Add-on
- ✓Transcripts and Notices
- ✓Library of admin forms
- ✓IRS transcript pulling
- ✓Notice creation
Transcripts & Notices Standalone
- ✓IRS transcript pulling
- ✓Notice creation
- ✓3 free successful transcript pulls and notice creations
Collection Case
- ✓Collection case management
- ✓Penalties and spousal relief cases included
KBA eSignature
- ✓Client identity verification
- ✓Enhanced security for document signing
Enterprise/Custom Plans
- ✓Custom pricing for firms of any size
- ✓Custom user limits
- ✓Custom module combinations
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Integrations
3 known integrations