CloudBooks Features
Expense Reports (8)
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Ease of Creating Expense Reports
Creation of expense reports takes little time and is intuitive for new users
Bank / Credit Card Integration
Can easily pull in receipts from all credit card statements
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Smart Categorization
Automatically assigns categories/accounts based on past entries and credit card statements
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Digital Receipt Management
Provides various methods to easily capture receipts digitally and can automatically parse receipts to create expenses report entries. Methods may include mobile photos, desktop drag and drop, etc.
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Employee Reimbursement
Functionality to reimburse employees directly to their bank account or can easily integrate with payroll system
Currency Conversions
Enables easy entry of expenses in other currencies and converts to expense report currency
Corporate Card
Manage and track credit cards that are distributed to employees to use for authorized business expenses
Credit Card Management
Financial system that helps create and manage physical/digital credit cards and track transaction activities
Travel Management (23)
Advanced Integrations
Allows advanced integrations to travel systems like Uber, airline ticketing systems, hotels, etc.
Online Booking
Book meetings and appointments through a website or digital platform
Credit Card Management
Financial system that helps create and manage physical/digital credit cards and track transaction activities
Booking Management
Create, update, and manage bookings, itineraries, and reservations
User Management
Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks
Restriction Management
Establish limitations based on certain conditions
Reservations Management
Manage the entire lifecycle of a reservation, from the initial booking to the actual service or event
Reimbursement Management
Manage compensation for out-of-pocket expenses incurred by an employee, client or another party
Vendor Management
Ability to track and store all vendor-related information, such as contacts, services offered, terms, etc.
Travel Management
Promotions Management
Design, communicate, and distribute incentives to perform a specific action
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Receipt Management
Upload, track, and submit receipts in a central database
Supplier Management
Manage all supplier data and operations
Compliance Management
Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier
Policy Management
Create, manage, and track policies and procedures within an organization
Invoice Management
Captures invoice data and maintains comprehensive records for auditing and reporting purposes
Real-Time Notifications
Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Timesheet Management
Track the amount of time spent on a job or task
Invoice Management
Captures invoice data and maintains comprehensive records for auditing and reporting purposes
Reimbursement Management
Manage compensation for out-of-pocket expenses incurred by an employee, client or another party
Real-Time Notifications
Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs
Time Tracking (5)
Ease of Completing Timesheets
Timesheet entry takes little time and is intuitive for new users
Tracking Time to Project/Task
Users can easily track time based on task or activity and assign to projects
Billable Time Rate Management
Allows users and administrators to adjust rates based on user, role, task, project assignments, etc.
Reimbursement Management
Manage compensation for out-of-pocket expenses incurred by an employee, client or another party
Task Progress Tracking
Track the status and progress of tasks
Client Invoicing (5)
Invoice Creation and Delivery
Ability to create and send printable or electronic invoices. Includes standard invoice style library that can be customized/branded.
Electronic Payments
Accepts electronic payments from clients
Project Accounting / Revenue Recognition
Provides adequate reporting and/or can integrate to AP systems to recognize revenue appropriately
Biometric Recognition
Facial or other physical recognition to confirm identity
Optical Character Recognition
Ability to recognize printed or written text within digital images or scanned documents
Mobile (4)
Receipt Capture
Can easily capture receipts, parse receipts and convert/assign them to a report from mobile device
Mileage Tracking
Allows users to track mileage from mobile device using maps or GPS.
Expense Tracking
Monitor and record expenses such as purchases or charges incurred
Real-Time Updates
Receive system updates as soon as any changes are made
Mobile Time Tracking (15)
Project Time Tracking
Measure time to completion or hours worked for projects
Expense Tracking
Monitor and record expenses such as purchases or charges incurred
Progress Tracking
Reporting on how each user, task or process has advanced since its initiation
Activity Tracking
Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems
Time Tracking by Client
Track time worked per client
Project Tracking
Monitor the progress of projects from start to finish
Billable Items Tracking
Track the list of items required to be billed/invoiced to clients
Attendance Tracking
Track the attendance of specific individuals or groups
Vacation/Leave Tracking
Request, track, and manage time off requests and vacation time
Project Time Tracking
Measure time to completion or hours worked for projects
Leave Tracking
Manage and track employee attendance
Budget Tracking
Track actual spending to ensure it's in line with the planned budget
Online Time Tracking
Track employee and task times using internet connection
Offline Time Tracking
Track employee and task times without internet connection
Location Tracking
Identify the physical location of an individual, asset, device, etc.
Administration (17)
Business Tool Integration
Provides standard connectors for popular Finance, Payroll, HRMS and CRM systems
Workflow
Routes Timesheets, Invoices, Expense reports through approval process. Easy to maintain and administer
Automated Reminders
Sends automatic reminders to employees that have not completed expenses reports and/or timesheets
Policy Compliance Management
Enables administrators to create rules that enforce compliances of corporate time and expense policies
User, Role, and Access Management
Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc.
Timesheet Management
Track the amount of time spent on a job or task
Payroll Management
Manage employee salary processes, data, taxes, and records administration efficiently
Employee Management
Track employee schedules, availability, and performance across projects and tasks
Invoice Management
Captures invoice data and maintains comprehensive records for auditing and reporting purposes
Calendar Management
Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Task Management
Create, manage and track all task activities and progression
Mobile Access
Access software remotely via mobile devices
Mobile Access
Access software remotely via mobile devices
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Compliance Management
Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier
PCI Regulation Compliant
Complies with PCI security standards
Platform (13)
Reporting
Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards.
APIs / Integration
Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc. with other software applications.
Internationalization
Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies.
Performance and Reliability
Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond to an action they took.
Mobile User Support
Allows software to be easily used on multiple mobile devices include phone and tablet devices.
Accounting Integration
Integrate with a third-party accounting system
QuickBooks Integration
Integrates with QuickBooks
Real-Time Reporting
Active reporting of data and metrics
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Payroll Integration
Facilitates integration with multiple third-party payroll systems
Accounting Integration
Integrate with a third-party accounting system
Complex Approval Workflow
Provides workflow for complex approval structures
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Bill Generation (9)
Templates
Provide standard invoice templates that can be customized by users
Digital Billing
Ability to convert invoices to digital formats such as PDF
Recurring Billing
Automatically generates invoices at pre-defined time intervals
Hourly Billing
Business model that charges based on the amount of time spent on an hourly basis
Contingency Billing
Business model where clients pay their lawyer a fee only if the case is won/settled successfully
Project Billing
Business model that bills clients an amount based on the project/task/job performed
Multi-Period Recurring Billing
Set rebilling periods, charging customers one rate annually or semi-annually, then a better rate afterward, as a subscriber benefit
Recurring/Subscription Billing
Automated process of charging customers at regular intervals for repeated access or use of a product or service
Deferred Billing
Buyer isn't billed until the period is up without any interest charges
Bill Processing (16)
Consolidation
Allow users to consolidate multiple invoices into one
Batch Invoicing
Ability to create multiple types of invoices
Management
Manage invoicing for different types of products or services
Compliance Management
Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier
Purchase Order Management
Create, send, and track purchase orders and their statuses
Document Management
Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location
Email Management
Manage, store and organize emails within the system or via third-party apps
Client Management
Manage contact details and communication with clients
Dunning Management
Process of automatically notifying clients when payments fail to ensure invoices are paid
Master Data Management
Verify, organize, manage & store enterprise data assets in a centralized repository
Refund Management
Oversee the process of issuing refunds
Discount Management
Track products that are for sale at a reduced price or part of coupon promotions
Sales Tax Management
Calculation of consumption tax imposed on the sale of goods/services
Subscription Management
Process of managing customer subscription lifecycle for a recurring service or a product
Recurring Invoicing
Generate recurring invoices
Billing & Invoicing
Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers
Integration (5)
Accounting
Provide integration with accounting and financial management software
Payments
Integrates with other payments software
ERP
Deliver integrations with accounting modules of ERP systems
Mobile Payments
Clients can submit payments via mobile devices
CRM
Built-in customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities or integration with a third-party CRM system
Agentic AI - Billing (1)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Agentic AI - Expense Management (2)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Generative AI - Expense Management (3)
Image-to-Text
Converts images into a textual description, identifying key elements.
Text Generation
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.
Text Summarization
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
Additional Functionality (111)
File Encryption
Encrypts data within the file, which can only be decrypted using a password or encryption key
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
Contact Database
Centralized database of stakeholders and their contact information such as names, address, phone number etc.
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
File Sharing
Public or private sharing of digital files such as documents, audio/video, images, and more
Purchasing & Receiving
Workflows that help acquire inventory, issue purchase orders and receive and store items in required quantity
Multi-Language
Manage and support multiple languages
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Customizable Invoices
Invoices that can be tailored according to company's branding, payment terms and personalized information
Real-Time Reporting
Active reporting of data and metrics
Credit Card Processing
Accept and process credit card transactions
Quotes/Estimates
Generate quotes or estimates for customers
Fraud Detection
Identify and prevent suspicious activity
Real-Time Data
Receive data and information in real time
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Dynamic Pricing
Real-time price adjustment for a product or service to reflect changing market conditions, geolocation, customer behavior, etc.
Credit Note
Legal document used by sellers & buyers to adjust invoice values in case of wrong billing, damaged goods etc.
Duplicate Detection
Compare new data with existing records to detect duplicate entries
Invoice History
Store and view prior invoices for each account/client
Reminders
Timed notification for any upcoming task, deadline, appointment, or activity
Billing Portal
Gateway through which end users can view past bills and pay current invoices
Accounting Integration
Integrate with a third-party accounting system
Backup and Recovery
Create backups and provide methods to recover deleted/lost data
Customizable Branding
Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding
Bulk Send
Process of sending a large number of documents, messages or emails to multiple recipients at once
Invoice Creation
Create invoices from scratch or have recurring invoices
Time & Expense Tracking
Log and record hours worked and costs spent to assist in billing and invoicing
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
Projections
Estimate or forecast of a future scenario based on the study of present trends
Multi-Currency
Manage and handle various international currencies
Event Logs
A chronological record of actions or occurrences within a network, software, or process
Invoice Processing
Creation, processing, verification, and execution of invoices till the payment is made
Automated Receipt Matching
Match digital receipt images or data with corresponding expense entries
Tax Calculation
Calculate tax and make deductions on gross income from sources like wages, investments or self-employment
Payment Processing
Accept, record, and reconcile financial transactions
Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
Real-Time Analytics
Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time
Client Portal
Private online space that lets businesses securely share documents and provide information access to clients
Email Reminders
Reminders sent via email
Mobile Access
Access software remotely via mobile devices
Bank Reconciliation
Compare and match accounting/financial records with corresponding bank statements
Transaction History
Record of all transactions such as purchases, deposits, withdrawals and transfers within a specific period
Customer Accounts
Record customer information, purchase history, and other notes
Customizable Fields
Customize data fields to support various needs and use cases
PCI Compliance
Store, process, and transmit cardholder data in compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)
Audit Trail
A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc.
Multiple Payment Options
Process payments via multiple modes directly through the application
Self Service Portal
Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information
ACH Payment Processing
Accept electronic bank-to-bank transfers using a network called the Automated Clearing House (ACH)
Third-Party Integration
Addition of necessary external data, applications, tools, or features
Payment Tracking
Track sent and received payments, invoices, and bills.
Batch Processing
Software's ability to perform similar action on multiple similar files simultaneously
Approval Workflow
Route documents and other data through one or more stakeholders for review and approval
For Small Businesses
Designed for small businesses
Tax Compliance
Track tax-related transactions, tax remittance and tax reporting for various groups of employees and contractors
Workflow Automation
Streamlining repetitive tasks and activities through automated and predefined workflows
Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
Estimating
Estimate expected cost based on various factors before a project begins
Timer
Multi-Currency
Manage and handle various international currencies
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
Real-Time Updates
Receive system updates as soon as any changes are made
Projections
Estimate or forecast of a future scenario based on the study of present trends
Customizable Fields
Customize data fields to support various needs and use cases
Approval Process Control
Manage the process of evaluating documents or requests submitted for approval
Mobile App
Access the system via a mobile application
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Billing & Invoicing
Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers
Budgeting/Forecasting
Create budgets based on historical data and future projections
Resource Allocation & Planning
Assign available resources (human and/or non-human) to various projects and tasks
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
Real-Time Notifications
Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Summary Reports
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Real-Time Data
Receive data and information in real time
Automatic Time Capture
Automate recording of time to reduce human error
Overtime Calculation
Manage and record overtime hours for hourly employees
Clock In/Out
Track employees' arrival and departure timings for payroll purposes
Productivity Analysis
Statistical data that helps identify improvement areas, delays or interruptions, and output of an employee
Multi-Language
Manage and support multiple languages
Employee Scheduling
Assign working shifts or tasks to employees based on their availability
Employee Database
Electronic storage of staff/employee contact information and job status in a centralized repository
Billable & Non-Billable Hours
Track billable hours and/or non-billable expenses for work performed
Usage Tracking/Analytics
Track and interpret metrics on the usage of company resources
Audit Trail
A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc.
Secure Data Storage
Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Approval Process Control
Manage the process of evaluating documents or requests submitted for approval
Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
Duplicate Detection
Compare new data with existing records to detect duplicate entries
Expense Claims
Attaching relevant receipts or supporting documents to submit expenses for reimbursement
Budgeting/Forecasting
Create budgets based on historical data and future projections
Customizable Fields
Customize data fields to support various needs and use cases
Spend Control
Set allowances and ensure employees don't spend more than the allotted amounts
Customizable Templates
Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Automated Receipt Matching
Match digital receipt images or data with corresponding expense entries
Mobile Receipt Upload
Scan and upload receipts to a central database using a mobile device
Billable & Non-Billable Hours
Track billable hours and/or non-billable expenses for work performed
Financial Analysis
Evaluate units, projects, budgets, and other finance-related data to gauge their performance and potential risk
Categorization/Grouping
Organize and group data or items based on various criteria
Single Sign On
Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
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