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How to Catch the AI Wave: A Guide for Accounting Firms

AI-native accounting tools are helping firms close books faster and deliver more value. This guide shows you how to safely adopt AI while strengthening your role as an advisor—starting with just one client.
Learn how accounting firms are using AI to cut month-end close time by 50%, automate up to 98% of transactions, and refocus on advisory services. Practical strategies for adopting AI-native accounting tools.
Katie Minion, CPA
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Four Hidden Costs of QuickBooks To Your Firm

QuickBooks may feel like the safe choice, but it comes with costs that don't show up on your invoice: manual work that eats into margins, integrations that break when you need them most, a vendor that's actively competing for your clients, and complexity that creates risk your firm absorbs. If any of this sounds familiar, you're not alone — about 40% of firms we talk to cite QuickBooks dissatisfaction as a primary driver for exploring alternatives.
Tech-forward accounting firms are discovering QuickBooks' hidden costs: manual work that limits advisory capacity, integration failures, and a vendor that competes with you. See what leading firms are doing instead.
Katie Minion, CPA
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One Click. Global Payroll Meets Real-Time Accounting.

With the new Deel × Puzzle one-click setup and integration, startups can automatically sync global payroll and contractor data directly into Puzzle’s real-time general ledger—no spreadsheets, no manual journal entries, no guesswork, no more silos.
With the new Deel × Puzzle one-click setup and integration, startups can automatically sync global payroll and contractor data directly into Puzzle’s real-time general ledger—no spreadsheets, no manual journal entries, no guesswork, no more silos.
The Puzzle Team
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Why Your Accounting Software Should Catch Mistakes Before You Do

Puzzle's AI Accuracy Review catches transaction inconsistencies and month-end errors before they become costly problems. Real-time flagging + bulk fixes.
Puzzle's AI Accuracy Review catches transaction inconsistencies and month-end errors before they become costly problems. Real-time flagging + bulk fixes.
Denny Hollick
Head of Product Marketing
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Our Continued Commitment to Accounting Firms

Puzzle builds software exclusively for accounting firms. We do not offer services or compete with our customers. Our technology helps firms work smarter and grow faster.
Puzzle builds software exclusively for accounting firms. We do not offer services or compete with our customers. Our technology helps firms work smarter and grow faster.
Sasha Orloff
Cofounder & CEO @ Puzzle

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Product Updates: March 2023

For early-stage companies, understanding and managing spending is critical for business success.
Explore Puzzle's latest updates: Spending Explorer, FDIC coverage monitoring, and enhanced Mercury and Bill.com integrations. Enjoy improved onboarding and stay ahead with March 2023 innovations. Read more on Puzzle.io.
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Learn what being in control of your finances feels like

With Spending Explorer, you can view your company's spending in different categories, identify trends, and group expenses by vendor.
Discover how Puzzle's Spending Explorer tool gives founders real-time financial visibility. Understand spending patterns, optimize expenses, and enhance financial management. Read more on Puzzle.io.
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Fundraising Tips #1: Essential Lessons for Startup Founders

We teamed up with Mercury to bring you a three-part series on fundraising lessons.
Learn from real-life experiences in our exclusive series with Mercury. Discover key fundraising lessons, including the importance of strategic decisions, handling dilution, and valuing your company correctly. Read more on Puzzle.io.
Startup Accounting

Puzzle launches free monitoring of your cash and FDIC coverage

The collapse of SVB and FRP was an unfortunate wake-up call.
Stay on top of your startup's cash and FDIC coverage with Puzzle's free monitoring tools. Learn how to use Mercury Vault and Brex to maximize FDIC insurance, and get real-time insights into your financial health. Simplify cash management and ensure your funds are protected. Read more on Puzzle.io.
Startup Accounting

A guide to tax season for founders

For U.S.-based startups, tax season is a nearly universal pain point. That’s why Puzzle has put together the comprehensive guide to tax season for founders
"Get ready for tax season with expert insights from Puzzle. Learn year-round habits, why you shouldn't DIY taxes, and secrets from tax accountants to ensure your startup's financial success. Read more on Puzzle.io.
Startup Accounting

A founder’s guide to navigating crypto taxes

All startup taxes are complicated. In crypto, you also have to factor in different sources, wallets, exchanges, and transaction histories across many platforms — the process is daunting.
Stay compliant with crypto tax regulations. Our founder's guide covers essential tips and strategies for managing cryptocurrency taxes effectively. Learn more on Puzzle.io.
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Puzzle’s Pledge To Accountants
At Puzzle, we believe in the power of collaboration and the importance of trust in the accounting industry. We understand that accountants are the backbone of businesses everywhere, and our mission is to empower you with the best tools and technology, not to compete with you.
Introducing Smart Accounting Policies For Accountants
Accountants know the realities of the job all too well: mountains of spreadsheets, lengthy reconciliations, and hours of repetitive data entry. The work is fulfilling, but the daily process can be time-consuming and often overwhelming. What if there were a way to break free from this cycle, reclaim time, and dive deeper into the impactful work that matters?
Building a Modern Accounting Firm with Decimal and Puzzle
Decimal reached out to us to let us know they were looking for a modern general ledger that could support hundreds of their clients at scale, but with one unusual request beyond conversion and integration to their firm management solution—would we work alongside their team to help them design the firm of the future?