Special industry report: Leveraging the app advantage

Discover how US accounting & bookkeeping practices use apps to enhance services. Unveil key trends, benefits, and future potential, helping you stay ahead in the advisory landscape. Learn how practices and clients reap rewards from app integration, and explore new revenue streams from app expertise.

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Apps drive growth and efficiency in US practices

Here are some of the key insights from our survey of 175 independent accountants and bookkeepers across the US.

App usage is widespread and well-established

Almost 3 in 4 practices surveyed are currently using apps that integrate with accounting software.

App usage is beneficial to practices

Around 4 in 5 have experienced increased productivity and have saved time on manual daily tasks.

Clients also experience significant wins

90% of practices report their clients can run their businesses more effectively as a result of using apps.

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This report will help you

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    Enhance advisory services

    Equip yourself with app expertise to create new revenue streams and position your practice at the forefront.

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    Maximize app benefits

    Unlock the potential to enhance efficiency, client engagement, and service delivery through integrated apps.

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    Grow your practice

    Invest in and drive app adoption to experience growth and steer your practice towards greater success.

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