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About BrightManager is a cloud-based practice-management platform purpose-built for accounting and bookkeeping firms that automates administrative workflows and simplifies client management from onboarding through service delivery. It offers a client-timeline feature that captures and timestamps every interaction, email opens, document signatures, and form submissions to support client audit trails and liability protection. The platform includes robust onboarding automation, built-in task and time-tracking modules, custom forms and templated workflows, a client portal for secure document sharing and e-signatures, and automated communications via email and SMS. With its Insights Hub, BrightManager provides enhanced reporting on productivity, aged work-in-progress, and client profitability. The system emphasizes customization and integration, allowing firms to streamline repetitive administrative tasks, keep all client data in one centralized space, and free up their teams.	About Monitor and streamline every aspect of your tax and accounting business with CCH iFirm. Improve your office's processes - both internally and when working with clients — with the CCH iFirm Suite of solutions! Automate workflows and improve visibility so you can work more efficiently and provide faster service for your clients. Quickly and securely exchange documents with clients or internal staff via a customizable portal. Centralize all client information into a single, secure location for improved accuracy and easy access. Take a closer look at CCH iFirm® Practice Manager and CCH iFirm® Client Portal by scheduling a no obligation demo. And if you have any questions, a Wolters Kluwer Solutions Consultant can help you find the right tools for your office. Take a closer look at CCH iFirm® Practice Manager and CCH iFirm® Client Portal by scheduling a no obligation demo. And if you have any questions, a Wolters Kluwer Solutions Consultant can help you find the right tools for your office.
Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook	Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook
Audience Accounting and bookkeeping firms seeking a tool to automate client onboarding, task management and firm-wide workflows while gaining visibility into profitability and reducing administrative burden	Audience Accounting and tax firms looking for a modern practice management solution to optimize their processes
Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online	Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online
API Offers API	API Offers API
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Pricing $27.23 per month Free Version Free Trial	Pricing No information available. Free Version Free Trial
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Training Documentation Webinars Live Online In Person	Training Documentation Webinars Live Online In Person
Company Information Bright Founded: 2021 Ireland brightsg.com/brightmanager-accounting-practice-management-software/	Company Information Wolters Kluwer Founded: 1987 Netherlands taxna.wolterskluwer.com/firm-management-and-workflow/ifirm
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Categories Accounting Practice Management	Categories Accounting Practice Management Tax Practice Management

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