Comments on: Product review: Crunch Accounting

By: Phil

Phil — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:07:08 +0000

I have do disagree with Mr Switters and Glyn! I like the control I get with Crunch.

I have had bad experiences with “real” accountants and rarely understand what they are doing with the data I supply them, and why they are doing it. They also seem these days to be working for the tax man more than the client, and yes, they charge a fortune. Sure you can ask their advice, but you pay for every syllable, and the bill at the end of the year is rarely a pleasant surprise.

Crunch is not perfect (I’d like more reporting options for example, but they are on the way) but for me the advantages of controlling my data, having a view of my business performance on demand, having known fixed costs for the service, and not ever having to deal directly with brown envelopes from HMRC make it a no-brainer.

By: Mr Switters

Mr Switters — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 09:21:43 +0000

I agree with Glyn. I’m with Crunch and I find myself spending too much time trying to do my accounts through their system. Too many errors in reconciling statements. That’s what I ay an accountant to do. Essentially, I am paying them for a website and I’m doing my own accounting. Grates.

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:35:02 +0000

Sure Glyn, good point but it’s a case of how much your accountant charges for it versus how long it takes you to do it on the go.

By: Glyn

Glyn — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 12:20:47 +0000

Why not just give your records to an accountant, then email them with any problems? Surely this cuts out all the effort of filling in your information online? A simple list of income and expenses spreadsheets and a date paid/received column would do exactly the same but much easier. Email it to your accountant and happy days.

By: Mark

Mark — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 11:56:00 +0000

Thanks Jack. Good to hear.

By: jack

jack — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 08:30:42 +0000

So far I’ve had a wonderful experience using Crunch. I no longer seem to fall behind with my acconts. I just keep the online system up to date and my friends at Crunch do the rest – VAT returns etc. Very happy :)

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