An accounting office does not run one client's books; it runs the statutory deadlines of dozens of clients at once. The software it needs is not a general accounting package but one that runs the office itself: clients, engagements, filings, documents and time.
Statutory deadlines first
Ask for a screen showing every client's filings due, sorted by due date, with each filing's status: not started, waiting for documents, waiting for review, filed. That screen alone prevents most penalties.
The documents that never arrive
What delays the work most is waiting for the client's documents. Record every document request with its date and follow what has not arrived from one screen, instead of searching through messages.
Recurring work
- Monthly, quarterly and annual tasks created automatically for each engagement.
- Assigned to staff, with what is due always visible.
- A partner review before filing.
Time and billing
Record each staff member's time on each engagement and know your unbilled hours and their age. Many offices discover that some clients take far more time than they pay for.
Client confidentiality
Clients' financial and tax data is sensitive. Bawabetna's program runs on the office's own computers with the records encrypted with you, separate permissions for partner, accountant, assistant and billing, and it works without internet.
Checklist
- Filings with due dates and clear statuses.
- Document requests you can follow up.
- Recurring work created automatically.
- Reports of filings by status and type, and hours by staff and engagement.
- A free trial for the first month before subscribing.
Questions?
Which computers does it run on?
The programs run on Windows computers. With several computers, one keeps the office's encrypted vault and the others connect to it over your local network.
Does it work without internet?
Yes. Booking, records, invoicing and printing keep working offline. Whatever needs to be sent is sent when the connection returns.
Where are my records kept?
In an encrypted vault on your own computer. Bawabetna does not host your full working records.
Who decides what is shared about a client?
The client. Clients manage their own consent from their own app; a professional never decides on their behalf.
Can I move my data from my current software?
Yes. Client lists and records can be imported from Excel or CSV files, with a preview before importing and the option to undo.
Is there a free trial?
Yes, the first month of every program is free, with all features and no card. Your data is saved on your device during the month; after 30 days without a subscription the program becomes read-only, and your data stays and you carry on as soon as you subscribe.
Which languages does it support?
Every program and this website work in 16 languages: Arabic, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Turkish, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean and Chinese (simplified and traditional). You can switch at any time.
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