Seamlessly collect e-signatures from clients

Save time and improve client experience with quick, secure, and hassle-free document signatures.

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“The Adobe E-Sign integration for signing proposals is gold! I was waiting for a client to sign a monthly engagement for a couple of weeks. I offered to set up e-signature and she said that would be great – so I quickly set it up, tested it and sent it over – engagement signed! Sooo good.” Headshot of a woman with red hair wearing a pastel knit top, smiling slightly at the camera.

RaeAnn Stout

Stout Bookkeeping

A seamless client experience

E-signatures eliminate the hassle of printing, scanning, and uploading documents, making it quicker and easier for clients to sign from anywhere, at any time.

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Never chase clients for signatures

Use automated client reminders so your team never has to chase clients for important signatures again.

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Centralized document management

Once documents are signed, they are automatically stored in the Client Task File tab within Financial Cents, eliminating the need to manually upload or organize files.

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E-signature features

Request signatures

Simplify the signature process for tax returns, proposals, and other client documents.

Security & compliance

Adobe’s trusted certification ensures the security and compliance of client signatures.

Automatic notifications

Get notified when documents are signed, keeping you updated on progress.

Centralized doc storage

Signed documents are automatically organized in Financial Cents for your team

Loved by over 10,000 accountants, bookkeepers and CPAs

Accounting Firm E-signatures FAQs

What is an E-signature in accounting?

An e-signature (electronic signature) allows clients to securely sign documents, such as proposals, engagement letters, and tax returns, digitally, without needing to print, scan, or mail anything. It’s a faster, more efficient way to get documents signed and improve the client experience.

How do e-signatures work in Financial Cents?

You can send signature requests directly from Financial Cents. Clients receive an email with a secure link to sign the document digitally. Once signed, you’re notified instantly.

What types of documents can I request e-signatures for?

You can use e-signatures for proposals, engagement letters, tax returns, onboarding documents, and any other files that require client authorization.

Is the e-signature feature secure and legally binding?

Yes. Financial Cents uses Adobe’s trusted certification, ensuring all e-signatures are secure, encrypted, and legally binding, meeting industry compliance standards for accounting and bookkeeping firms.

What do I need to start using the e-signatures?

You need to have a Financial Cents account with any of these plans – Team, Scale or Enterprise. You will also need to have an adobe e-sign account.

Note: The e-signature feature for proposals and engagement letters are available across all plans and you do not need an adobe e-sign account for that.

Do clients need to download any software to sign documents?

No. Clients can sign documents from any device, desktop or mobile without downloading any additional software. The process is completely browser-based and user-friendly.

Can I send automatic reminders for unsigned documents?

Yes. Financial Cents allows you to automate signature reminders, so your team doesn’t have to manually follow up with clients who haven’t signed their documents.

Can I track the status of each e-signature request?

Absolutely. You can easily see which documents are signed, pending, or not yet opened, helping your team stay organized and proactive.

Is e-signature included with all Financial Cents plans?

The adobe e-signature feature for signing documents is only available in the Team, Scale and Enterprise plans. The proposal and engagement letter e-signature is available across all plans.

Why should accounting firms use e-signatures?

E-signatures save time, reduce friction for clients, improve document turnaround speed, and eliminate the need for printing or scanning, making your firm look modern, efficient, and client-friendly.

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