How to Streamline Your Tech Stack with Integrated Payments

Best for:

  • Firm owners that want to save costs by reducing the number of apps they’re paying for.

  • Firm owners who want to reduce the number of apps their teams have to use daily.

  • Firm owners who want to improve cash flow by making it easier for clients to pay them.

Using separate apps for your daily processes requires more time, money, and manual effort to be effective. And as you can guess, no firm ever becomes efficient that way.

A disconnected payment system increases manual labor, which leads to late payment and negative cash flow.

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Financial Cents’ integrated payment system prevents invoicing and payment inefficiencies by providing the proposal, invoicing, billing, and online payment features you need to onboard clients and receive timely payments.

Here’s how👇

Step-by-Step Guide:

Step 1: Set Up Payment Integration

This is where we verify your identity in line with regulatory requirements.

Set Up Online Payments

Go to our merchant application page to provide all required business information and documents to start accepting online payments.

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This application enables us to verify your identity and connect you to our payment system, so be sure to have all relevant business details on hand.

Book a Call with Our Payments Team

If you need more information and assistance, click this link to select the date and time you’d like to speak with our payments team.

We can also help you migrate your existing invoices into Financial Cents.

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Check the Sync Invoices to QuickBooks Online box while integrating both solutions.

Connect with QuickBooks Online (Optional)

This step lets you sync your service items, invoices, and accounts receivables between Financial Cents and QuickBooks Online.

Mass Request Payment Methods from Clients Without Payment Methods On File

We know how time-consuming it can be to request each client’s payment method individually. That is why we allow you to request payment methods in bulk.

Step 2: Create Proposals and Automatically Send Invoices When Clients Sign

The onboarding process sets the tone for the client relationship. Thanks to Financial Cents’ integrated payment system, you can also request client payment while aligning your expectations during the onboarding.

PRO TIP: Request and Receive Payment Information Ahead of Time
If you turned on the Require Payment Details feature (while creating the proposal), you can charge your clients accounts automatically.

Step 3: Customize Payment Workflows

Payment reminders auto-nag clients until they make payments, allowing you to concentrate your human resources on the work that generates revenue.

Here’s how accounting firms set up automated reminders and billing schedules in Financial Cents.

Step 4: Simplify Invoicing and Payment Collection

Generating invoices to request payments where you’re getting work done is one major way to simplify your invoicing workflow and payment collection.

Here’s how to invoice your clients and collect payments in Financial Cents:

Step 5: Track and Reconcile Payments

Financial Cents gives you visibility into accounts receivable processes through the Billing Tab.

Step 6: Optimize Client Experience for Easy and Timely Payments

An integrated payment system reduces the manual work involved in billing and invoicing.

The more manual work you have to do each time you need to send a client an invoice, the more the chances of sending an invoice late, which will give clients more reasons to pay late.

Integrated payment systems also simplify payment for clients by storing client payment methods and auto-charging their accounts without needing to process invoices manually.

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Why Financial Cents’ Integrated Payment System is a Game Changer

A billing software that does not integrate with your other apps will seem perfect on paper, but in reality, could require the same level of manual input as a manual billing system.

As an all-in-one practice management software, Financial Cents’ integrated payment system allows you to request client payment (while onboarding the client), create invoices when the client accepts your proposal, and automate payment reminders to help clients pay faster.

Invoicing Mistakes Are Expensive. Prevent Them with Financial Cents Integrated Payments System

If your invoices are not getting paid, they’re likely missing critical details, going to the wrong contact, or forgotten in your client’s email—because of the busyness of running their firm.

If the invoice is lost or missing critical details, it could take weeks or months (depending on the payment due date) to realize this mistake, which might require you to start the invoicing process afresh.

With our integrated payment system, it is harder to commit errors in the first place and if you do, it is quicker to track the status of your invoices to catch and correct the error.

Financial Cents allows you to manage your billing, projects, time, clients, and team in one place. There is no more jumping between multiple applications or paying for separate apps or features.

If you’re not sure how Financial Cents fits your billing and payments needs, book a personalized demo or start a 14-day Free Trial to test our invoicing and billing features today.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the free 14-day trial provide access to all the features?

Yes, you will have access to all the features and features that Financial Cents has to offer during your free trial. Also, you will be able to invite your entire firm to use the solution.

If the accounting software doesn’t have a feature, can you add it?

We offer a very robust accounting workflow software full of all of the features your firm needs to grow with ease. However, if there is something we don’t offer, you can recommend it to our team! We release new features every week and constantly ask our users what we need to build next so we can drive more value for their accounting firm.

So yes, if you have new feature ideas and requests, we will add them to our roadmap and work with you on the best way to develop them.

How does FC prevent work from falling through the cracks?

Financial Cents makes it easy to track the status of client work, see who’s working on what, and know where everything stands within one simple view. Financial Cents also has built-in reminders and notifications to keep your team on top of client work and deadlines.

How does Financial Cents help protect client data?

We focus on serving accounting firms, and because of that, the security of your data is our number one focus. You read about how we keep your data safe here.

What kind of support does Financial Cents offer?

Offering best-in-class customer support is the core of our business. We understand that you are busy and don’t have time to wait for someone to get back to you after a few hours. That is why we promise quick and responsive support with responses within 15 minutes. We offer live chat support directly inside the app so our team can. If we can’t solve your issue via chat, we will jump on the phone or zoom to quickly resolve your issues.

How easily can I add my clients to the software?

Adding your clients is as easy as 1, 2, 3. You can import all your clients and their data within 30 seconds with our QuickBooks Online integration. If you don’t use QuickBooks Online then you can export your client list (via CSV) from your current software and import it into our system in just a few steps.

How does FC help me automate client data collection?

Our system allows you to send your clients automated requests for data needed to complete your work. It will also follow up with them until they complete the request, so you never have to chase down your clients again. This allows you to focus on what matters most—getting your work done on time and growing your firm.

What reports are available in Financial Cents?

We offer several reports that give you insights that help you identify bottlenecks in your process, drive efficiencies, and boost your firm’s profitability. Some of those reports include capacity management, measuring your effective hourly rate, and time tracking reports.

Do you offer unlimited storage?

Yes, we offer unlimited storage for client and firm files. You can easily store all your documents in Financial Cents to keep your firm organized as it grows.

Can time tracking be integrated with QuickBooks Online for Invoicing?

Yes, you can easily integrate your time tracking with QuickBooks Online. It will automatically push all the time tracked in FC to QuickBooks Online so you can easily invoice your clients and manage payroll.

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