Accounting Power vs. Wolters Kluwer Cantax

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Accounting Power
Score 8.2 out of 10
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Accounting Power is an accounting system sold to professional accountants, that aims to enable users to control every aspect of an accounting practice and can overcome the challenges imposed by accounting systems that are sold directly to clients. in addition, Accounting Power includes capabilities for write-up and trial balance work and tools to create customizable financials, along with A/P, A/R, job costing, and inventory. Users can manage clients…N/A
Wolters Kluwer Cantax
Score 9.0 out of 10
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Wolters Kluwer offers Cantax, a tax preparation software available in Canada for tax preparation firms.N/A
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Accounting PowerWolters Kluwer Cantax
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
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Top Pros
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Features
Accounting PowerWolters Kluwer Cantax
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
Accounting Power
4.0
1 Ratings
55% below category average
Wolters Kluwer Cantax
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Ratings
API for custom integration4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
Accounting Power
9.5
1 Ratings
17% above category average
Wolters Kluwer Cantax
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Single sign-on capability10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Role-based user permissions9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Accounting Power
8.0
1 Ratings
5% above category average
Wolters Kluwer Cantax
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Dashboards7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Custom reports9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Product A and Product B
Accounting Power
8.5
1 Ratings
14% above category average
Wolters Kluwer Cantax
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Accounts payable9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Accounts receivable9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Cash management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Bank reconciliation10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Expense management9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Multi-division support6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Journals and Reconciliations8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Standardized Processes9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
Accounting PowerWolters Kluwer Cantax
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(1 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
7.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
8.0
(1 ratings)
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(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Accounting PowerWolters Kluwer Cantax
Likelihood to Recommend
AccountantsWorld
Retail, professional services, non-manufacturing, or non-inventory-based clients are a great fit.
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Wolters Kluwer
I think its a great use for doing my accounting entries, it could use some improvements in the importability
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Pros
AccountantsWorld
  • Simple layout
  • Logical menu and format
  • Flexibility in designing reports
  • Department/location accounting
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Wolters Kluwer
  • Fast to input
  • a lot of functions to use
  • nice interface to use everyone should be able to use it right away with no problems
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Cons
AccountantsWorld
  • CPA firm's client interface for delivery of bills to pay
  • Better ACH payment options for bill payment
  • Additional layer of department/location allocation
  • Invoicing option in mobile app
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Wolters Kluwer
  • Guide for more complicated situations
  • FAQ or easier support chat
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Likelihood to Renew
AccountantsWorld
I do not see a good alternative in the market
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Wolters Kluwer
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Usability
AccountantsWorld
It provides everything one needs for accounting services and then some at a price point that makes it very affordable.
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Wolters Kluwer
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Support Rating
AccountantsWorld
Needs some work. Support staff seem to be computer people, not accountants or users of the system. Their answers sometimes seem short and computer-based. Not answered in a way that says, "I have thought through this and here is what I see to do."
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Wolters Kluwer
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Implementation Rating
AccountantsWorld
Seek out others who have done it and learn from them.
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Wolters Kluwer
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Alternatives Considered
AccountantsWorld
I find Accounting Power to have more flexibility, power, and reporting capability than QuickBooks Online with a simpler interface.
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Wolters Kluwer
I think both are very good to use, I like H&R a bit more though though to being used to them
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Return on Investment
AccountantsWorld
  • Allowed for standardized processes
  • Improved efficiency in disbursement processing
  • Bank feed is easily broken
  • ACH payment options are not well established
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Wolters Kluwer
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ScreenShots

Accounting Power Screenshots

Screenshot of Accounting Power HomepageScreenshot of Bill managementScreenshot of CAS DashboardScreenshot of CFO DashboardScreenshot of Pertinent Print FinancialsScreenshot of Trial balance worksheet