The Best Bookkeeping Software for Architecture Firms
Architecture firms live in phases and fees. Your system must show where each project stands-scope, WIP, and profitability-without spreadsheets.
Must-have capabilities
- Phase/discipline tracking: Schematic → DD → CD → CA with budgets and actuals.
- WIP & revenue recognition: Avoid over/under-billing.
- Reimbursables: Billable vs. firm expenses separated cleanly.
- Time & rate management: Roles, blended rates, and utilization reports.
- Project dashboards: Earned vs. burned, change orders, AR aging by client.
Software For Interior Designers
Clean setup blueprint
- Chart segmented by labor vs. reimbursables vs. subs.
- Classes/Projects for client → project → phase.
- Standard invoice templates for fixed-fee, hourly, and hybrid.
- Timesheet integration (and approvals) connected to invoicing and GL.
RBO for A/E firms
We stand up your project accounting, automate WIP reporting, and close monthly so PMs and principals see the same numbers.
FAQs
Do I need revenue recognition rules?
If you do fixed-fee or progress billing-yes.
How do reimbursables flow?
Capture to a billable account and pass through on the next invoice.
Can we see utilization by role?
Yes via time tracking linked to reporting.
Need accurate WIP and phase margins? Let’s implement and run your A/E close.
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