AI Accounting Software for Canadian Small Businesses

Streamline your accounts, track financials in real time, and stay compliant year-round with AI accounting software trusted by small business owners across Canada.

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  • $85,000 – $150,000
  • $150,000 – $250,000
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Smarter Accounting Starts with AI + Human Expertise

Otto AI blends intelligent automation and real financial experts, giving you the best of AI-based accounting software without losing the personal support your business needs.

Software + a Real Finance Team

Otto combines powerful AI accounting software with a dedicated finance team, so your books stay accurate, your questions get answered, and your business stays ahead.

  • Monthly closes led by a dedicated controller

  • Direct in-app messaging with your finance team

  • Built-in invoicing and payment tracking

  • Smart client portal, no more lost emails or document hunts

  • AI + expert review ensures every transaction is clean and compliant

  • With AI-based accounting software, Otto brings the best of automation and personalized support to your back office.

Accounting Software
Otto AI Accounting Software

No More Missed Receipts or Platform Juggling

Managing finances shouldn’t mean chasing deposits across six tabs or searching for receipts at tax time. Otto AI software for accounting does the tracking for you.

  • 24/7 reconciliation via live bank and credit card feeds

  • AI-driven categorization that adapts to your unique chart of accounts

  • Built-in OCR to scan and match receipts automatically

  • Seamless import from QuickBooks, CSVs, or catch-up bookkeeping

  • Unified income tracking across PayPal, Stripe, Venmo, and more

  • It’s AI accounting software that keeps your books accurate, without manual entry or platform overload.

Stay Compliant Without Constant Reminders

Deadlines, forms, and filings shouldn’t weigh you down. Otto AI uses AI in accounting software to keep your business compliant year-round, not just during tax season.

  • Optional full-service federal and provincial tax prep and filing

  • Quarterly tax planning with Canadian-licensed CPAs

  • Entity management for ownership updates, compliance tasks, and key docs

  • Built-in audit checks and anomaly detection to flag inconsistencies early

  • Otto AI accounting software for small business helps you avoid calendar creep while staying fully in control.

Otto AI accounting tracks income
Your Full Financial Team, On Demand

Get Insights You Can Actually Use

Forget stale PDFs and unexplained numbers. Otto delivers real-time financial visibility with the context you need to make confident decisions.

  • Live P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow dashboards that update daily

  • KPI insights that highlight patterns and catch red flags automatically

  • AI-powered transaction notes, just ask, “What’s this?”

  • Multi-entity dashboard for founders managing multiple ventures

  • Secure document storage with automated backups

  • This is AI-based accounting software designed to help you run your business, not just report on it.

How to Use Otto AI Accounting
Software - 3 Step Flow

Collect documents, sort through transactions, and bring your accounts up to date.

1
Step

Link & Set Up

Hit Get Started Free, then securely connect your bank and credit card accounts, Stripe, PayPal and, if you use it, QuickBooks.Next, tell Otto about each business entity and revenue stream, and flag any special accounts (like escrow or pass-through).

2
Step

Capture & Streamline

Drag and drop receipts into your dashboard or simply forward invoices to your Otto inbox no more manual spreadsheets. Otto automatically reads and categorizes everything for you.

3
Step

Analyze & Act

Jump into the live dashboard to price jobs, forecast taxes, and pay yourself with clarity. If you have questions, chat directly with a certified accountant or CPA get straightforward answers in plain English.

From Smart Categorization to Tax
Prep—Otto Has You Covered

Six built-in power features erase months of messy data, deliver compliant accounts in days,
and set you up to stay current no spreadsheets, no stress.

Bulk Historical Cleanup

We ingest and categorize thousands of back dated transactions in one automated sweep whether you’re 3 months or 3 years behind.

AI Powered Reconciliation Engine

Receipts, bank/credit feeds, PayPal, Stripe, QuickBooks our matching algorithm pairs every penny faster and error-free.

Tax Ready Financial Statements

Get polished P&L, balance sheet, and year end bundles that your CPA (or ours) can file without last-minute scrambling.

U.S. Based CPA Review & Compliance Check

Every cleanup is signed off by a licensed professional, ensuring GAAP accuracy and audit peace of mind.

Days Not Weeks Turnaround & Clear Roadmap

A transparent timeline (plus penalty & interest analysis when needed) brings you current in days guaranteed.

Seamless Handoff to Ongoing Accounting

Once you’re caught up, flip the switch to Otto AI monthly bookkeeping service and never fall behind again.

Otto AI Accounting Software vs Other Platforms

Other Accounting Software Locks you into brittle spreadsheets, surprise fees, and endless tab switching.

Otto AI Accounting Software Brings bank feeds, auto categorization, reconciliations, and expert review together in a single, intuitive dashboard

Replaces Xero, Freshbooks, Wave, Quickbooks, Trullion & more.

Otto AI
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Fincent
Collective
FreshBooks
Bank & Credit-Card Integration
24/7 Bank-Feed Reconciliation (Continuous Close)
Automatic Transaction Categorization
OCR / AI Data Capture (receipts & invoices)
Multi-Platform Income Tracking (Venmo, PayPal, Zelle, etc.)
Real-Time Financial Statements & Dashboards
AI-Driven Tax Deduction Identification
AI Insights & KPI Dashboards
Chat-Based AI Accountant (Natural-Language Q&A)
Chain-of-Thought Explainability for Every Entry
Dedicated Controller-Led Finance Team
Bill-Pay & End-to-End A/P Automation
Revenue Reconciliation & POS-Deposit Matching
G/L Hygiene & Vendor-Deduplication Tools
Continuous Audit, Anomaly & Error Detection
Client Collaboration (smart mailroom / 1-click queries)
Multi-Entity / Departmental Consolidation
Secure Document Vault & Automated Backups (G-Drive integration)
Automated 1099 Vendor-Compliance & Filing Workflows
Entity Management (legal entities, ownership structures, compliance tasks)
Invoicing & Payment Tracking
Tax Planning & On-Demand CPA Support
On-Demand Expert Team Messaging (accountants, controllers & CPAs)
Tax Returns & Preparation
Catch-Up Bookkeeping

Total Finance Command Platform—
Launch to Year-End Close

End-to-end financial management that scales with every stage of your business.

The reviews are in.

Straight from our customers how Otto is changing the way creative businesses manage money.

Owner of Photography Business

"Otto's real-time insights have been incredible for cash flow management and decision-making. The platform is user-friendly, and the team is extremely on top of everything.”

Preston Tietjen

Preston Tietjen

Creative Producer & Founder

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Accounting FAQs

What is accounting in the context of small business?

Accounting involves tracking income, expenses, and transactions to understand your business’s financial health. For entrepreneurs and creators, it’s about keeping clear records across multiple revenue streams, so you can plan, report, and grow with confidence.

How does AI help with accounting?

AI accounting software automates time-consuming tasks like categorizing transactions, matching receipts, and spotting errors. Otto uses AI to streamline your workflows while providing real-time insights that help you stay ahead.

Will AI replace accountants?

Not at all. AI in accounting software enhances, rather than replaces, professional expertise. Otto acts as a co-pilot, handling routine work so your accountant or finance team can focus on strategy and decision-making.

Is AI accounting software suitable for small businesses?

Absolutely. Otto AI accounting software for small business is designed to be both powerful and practical. It scales with your business and simplifies everything from daily reconciliations to year-end reporting.

Is AI-based accounting software easy to use?

Yes. Otto features a clean, intuitive interface designed for founders and teams, not just finance pros. Guided workflows make setup simple, and built-in support is always available when you need a hand.

What should I look for when choosing accounting software?

Look for tools that connect securely to your bank, automate categorization, and provide clear financial reports. Otto AI software for accounting checks all these boxes and more plus built-in invoicing and tax planning features.

How does accounting software save me time?

By automating imports, organizing transactions, and generating reports, AI-based accounting software eliminates the need for manual data entry and spreadsheet juggling, giving you back hours every month.

Can Otto handle more complex tax needs?

Yes. Otto organizes your income, expenses, and deductions with tax filing in mind. You can export clean, detailed reports for your accountant or use them to file directly, especially helpful for growing businesses with multiple revenue streams.

Does AI help reduce accounting errors?

It does. Otto AI accounting software reduces manual input and flags inconsistencies or anomalies automatically. That means cleaner records, fewer surprises, and a smoother audit trail if you ever need one.

Is AI accounting software affordable?

Yes. Otto offers cost-effective pricing plans with powerful automation. Over time, the software pays for itself, saving you time, reducing manual effort, and helping you avoid costly errors or missed deductions.

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