Reduce document collection time by 70–85% with intelligent intake.
You win a new accounting client. They're excited. They're responsive. You send them the onboarding packet — engagement letter, tax organizer, prior-year return request, bookkeeping access, bank authorization forms.
Two weeks later, you have two of the six. Three weeks later, still two. A month later, the partner has to call to chase. By the time onboarding completes (6–8 weeks in), the client has soured on the firm — and your team has spent hours chasing instead of actually doing work.
An AI intake agent turns 6–8 weeks into 3–5 days. Clients get a responsive, conversational intake that feels like white-glove service. Your team gets complete information ready to work with.
typical intake timeline at most firms
with agent-driven intake
of new clients drop off before onboarding completes
Each step shows what the agent does autonomously and what your team sees on their end. Human approval gates are marked.
Spins up client portal, generates the customized packet based on services purchased (tax only vs. bookkeeping + tax, etc.).
Partner gets a confirmation in Slack. Intake is underway in the system before coffee's cold.
Warm intro email + text: "Hi Jordan — here's a 2-minute video about what happens next, plus the first docs we need." One small ask first, not the full list.
Client feels attended-to. No overwhelming 10-item doc request on day one.
As the client uploads docs, agent validates them and releases the next tranche. Each step feels manageable.
Bookkeeper/CPA sees progress visibility. Can jump in for anything complex.
Flags wrong-year documents, missing pages, incorrect formats. Asks client to re-upload with specific guidance.
Problems get caught on day 1 instead of at work-start three weeks later.
Runs final checklist against engagement scope. Surfaces anything still missing.
CPA/bookkeeper opens a complete file. Actual work can start immediately.
Books the first strategy/working call on the CPA's calendar.
Relationship starts on solid footing. Client feels cared-for. Firm starts billing sooner.
average time to complete intake
reduction in staff time spent on intake chasing
of engaged clients complete intake (vs. ~60% baseline)
earlier start on billable work
Tell us where your team is losing time. We'll tell you honestly — whether AI can help, and if so, what we'd build first.
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