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Access Accountants Compliance vs LodgeiT: Which Software Is Right for Your Practice? 

When it comes to tax preparation and ledger software for accountants, two solutions that often come up are Access Accountants Compliance and LodgeiT.  

Both platforms offer powerful tools to help firms streamline their tax preparation, compliance, and tax lodgment processes. But how do they stack up against each other in terms of features, integration, ease of use, and value? 

In this article, we’ll break down the key differences between Access Accountants Compliance and LodgeiT to help you decide which platform is better suited to your practice. 

6 mins

Written by The Access Group.

Introduction

If you are reading this article, it is safe to assume that your current tax preparation and ledger software is not adequately solving key challenges in your practice during tax season. 

Perhaps your tax preparation and ledger software is outdated, adding complexity to frequent compliance updates, or software limitations do not fully accommodate the nuance of specific tax scenarios. Perhaps manual data entry is still required, increasing the risk of error or you have issues integrating with accounting software, leading to inefficiencies. 

If you’re experiencing any of these challenges, your current tax preparation and ledger software might not be best equipped to help your practice thrive and grow. You need a solution that is best suited to your needs and is designed to solve the challenges of modern-day accounting practices in Australia. 

It is with this in mind that we have condensed our expertise into a side-by-side comparison of two leading tax preparation solutions – Access Accountants Compliance and LodgeiT. Read on to discover how these two solutions compare in terms of features, benefits, price and much more. 

What is Access Accountants Compliance?

Access Accountants Compliance is part of the larger suite of software, known as Access Accountants Evo, which includes tools for practice management, embedded AI, tax, and ledger compliance.  

It’s an all-in-one solution designed for small accounting firms that need a consistent approach to manage their compliance jobs. 

What is LodgeiT? 

LodgeiT is all-in-one tax software built specifically for Australian accountants and tax agents doing tax returns for their clients.  

It’s ideal for small to mid-sized accounting firms looking for an efficient, affordable, and modern solution for their tax compliance and lodgment needs. 

Access Accountants Compliance and LodgeiT: What to compare 

Before we delve into the key features offered by Access Accountants Compliance and LodgeiT, we must mention that both are leading tax preparation solutions, capable of delivering significant cost and time savings across your operations. 

But what are the key differences between the two? In our Access Accountants Compliance and LodgeiT comparison, we’ll look at vital elements, such as key features, and implementation and support to answer that question. 

Access Accountants Compliance vs LodgeiT: Key Features 

Access Accountants Compliance 

Access Accountants Compliance offers integrated client management, tax and ledger compliance, documents and eSignature capabilities. Combined with Zap Data Hub for data collection and reporting there’s no need to rekey data. 

It now includes Access Evo: an AI-driven software experience, enabling you to ask questions of your client and tax data with advanced, secure AI capabilities. 

Additionally, it has smart automation capabilities which simplify tax processes and saves time on cross-fill and pre-fill capabilities. 

LodgeiT 

LodgeiT’s comprehensive tax preparation solution enhances compliance processes for tax professionals, through automation and integrations. 

LodgeiT offers full support for ATO-compliant tax forms from 2011 to date, is streamlined and effortless with powerful automation capabilities, and is hosted on the cloud with optimum security. 

Access Accountants Compliance vs LodgeiT: Implementation and Support 

Access Accountants Compliance Implementation and Support 

Access Accountants Compliance customers can ensure a smooth implementation with the help of FlightPaths – a remote-first service offering three tiers. Prices depend on the level of support chosen and your implementation's complexity and unique requirements. 

Our experienced experts will work with you to clarify your expectations and establish key milestones to track progress towards a successful launch. FlightPaths ensures a low-risk implementation journey, no matter how your firm is structured or where your employees are located. 

Customers can choose from three tiers of technical support – Essential, Standard, and Premier – with our Customer Success Plans. All three options provide problem-solving support from our experts, plus access to articles, webinars, and an online user community via our Customer Success Portal. Phone support is also an option for those who prefer phone support over online.   

LodgeiT Implementation and Support 

LodgeiT provides customers with an easy sign-up process that helps them through onboarding. 

Customers can access a comprehensive knowledge base with guides on setup and troubleshooting and participate in free workshops and live training sessions to further understand LodgeiT’s key features.  

Conclusion

While you now should have a good handle on the benefits and features that are key to Access Accountants Compliance and LodgeiT, this article is just the starting point. Take your time and research these solutions thoroughly so that you’re making an informed decision for your practice. 

A good place to start is the Access Accountants Compliance product page. 

Whether you end up choosing Access Accountants Compliance or another solution, our team of experts are always here to guide you. Feel free to download our brochure or call us today to discuss what you are looking for in a tax preparation solution, and how we can help.