AI‑powered personalized accounting knowledge base
Proprietary multi‑tier classification engine that learns from your firm and clients. Integrates with QuickBooks, Xero, and Plaid to accelerate accurate bookkeeping and reporting.
Familiar Excel-like interface for exception review. Transparent analytics show accuracy and time saved.
Integrate Your Data
Connect live data from your general ledger and supporting workpapers to ensure that your financials are always correct.
Classification & Reconciliation
Automate classification, document collection, and client follow‑up. Reconcile your subledger accounts.
Insights & Analytics
Bring a new level of insights to your clients and partners with analytics on auto‑pilot.
AI‑powered Chart of Accounts
Auto‑create a tailored CoA for new clients in minutes with industry‑specific templates.
Integrations
Connect your accounting platforms and bank feeds to accelerate accurate bookkeeping.
Sync chart of accounts and transactions for accurate books.
Two‑way sync with journals, contacts, and categories.
Secure bank connections for fast transaction ingestion.
Our Team
Building big‑firm AI tools with a small‑firm focus.
James Dougherty
Co-Founder & CEO
James has been founding companies since 2009. He has started and sold two companies, and advised and invested in a dozen others. From fintech to market research, he has taken early stage ideas and found product market fit through intensive iteration and client outreach. Accounting challenged have been on his radar since 2015 while running into challenges using Quickbooks himself. James finds the ability of AI to support small business CPAs is exciting and enables them to focus on higher value and higher margin work to support their businesses and employees.
Connor Crawford
Co-Founder & CTO
Connor brings a decade of experience building impactful products from scratch across a diverse range of industries, including telecommunications, cancer diagnostics, ride-sharing, and renewable energy. His unique strength lies at the intersection of business strategy and software development, combining deep technical prowess with the communication and leadership skills necessary to solve complex business challenges. As the son of a small business owner in the financial industry, Connor developed a personal passion for helping small firms accelerate productivity, increase margins, and achieve a better work-life balance. He intimately understands that for a small business owner, the business often becomes their life. At Accord, he is dedicated to building tools that not only grow your practice but also help you reclaim your time.
Renju Kodiyat
Head of AI
Renju leads our machine learning efforts with a focus on transparent, auditable AI for accounting accuracy. He has many years of experience in the accounting technology space and lead teams at Xero and Quickbooks as the Head of Machine Learning.
Abdul Chowdhury, EA
Advisor — CPA & Business Owner
Abdul is a practicing CPA and multi-location firm owner advising on workflows and controls so our product fits real-world small firm operations.