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6.8 / 10

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Practice management platform from Intuit that lets accounting firms manage all client QuickBooks files from one dashboard, with built-in payroll, advisory tools, and client billing.

Strengths

Free for accounting professionals to use
Manage all client QuickBooks files from a single dashboard
Built-in practice management tools like client billing and task tracking
Seamless access to client payroll and advisory tools

Weaknesses

Not designed for small business owners — only useful for accountants and bookkeepers
Heavily tied to the QuickBooks ecosystem, so clients must use QuickBooks
Limited value if you only manage a small number of clients
No meaningful standalone features outside of client account management

Key features

Access and manage all your clients' QuickBooks Online files from one login
Track tasks, deadlines, and client requests with built-in practice management tools
Bill clients directly through the platform
Run payroll and offer advisory services across multiple client accounts
Free to use for accounting professionals — clients pay for their own QuickBooks subscriptions

STOA verdict

This tool is built for accounting firms and bookkeepers who manage multiple small business clients, not for small business owners themselves. The big win is having all your clients' QuickBooks files in one place at no cost to the accountant — but if you're a small business owner, this isn't the tool for you; you'd want regular QuickBooks Online instead. The main downside is that it's really only useful if you're running an accounting practice.