Patriot Accounting

What Patriot Accounting is

Patriot Accounting is online accounting software for small businesses and accountants, available through a web browser on internet-connected phones, tablets, and desktop computers without downloads. Its Dual-Ledger Accounting lets users switch between cash and accrual accounting. Features include bank feeds, receipt capture, invoice management, income and expense tracking, financial reporting, and account reconciliation. Stripe integration accepts credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and ACH payments on invoices. Patriot Payroll can automatically create journal entries after each payroll run, and an AI-powered Smart Suggestion feature supports accounting tasks. Reports can be printed or downloaded as PDFs or spreadsheets. Unlimited users are supported at no additional cost, while user-based permissions are an Accounting Premium feature. Businesses can provide 1099 contractors free portal access to personal and banking information, payment history, and electronic Forms 1099. Plans are $20 a month for Accounting Basic and $30 a month for Accounting Premium; a 30-day trial is offered. Patriot describes its accounting and payroll products as serving American businesses.

Who it suits

It suits small businesses and accountants looking for online accounting with cash and accrual options, invoice payments, and reporting. Businesses that need user-based permissions should consider Accounting Premium.

Limits

Accounting Basic costs $20 a month and excludes estimates, user-based permissions, recurring invoices, invoice payment reminders, receipts and documents, and subaccounts. Accounting Premium costs $30 a month and includes those features; both plans provide 30 days free and 50% off for three months.

Getting started

1. Open the Patriot Accounting website
2. Choose Accounting Basic or Accounting Premium
3. Use the 30-day free period
4. Access the service in a web browser on an internet-connected device
5. Connect bank feeds and configure invoices or payroll integration

Verdict

Patriot Accounting brings bookkeeping, invoice payments, reporting, and payroll journal entries together in an online service. Its two paid plans differ on features such as user-based permissions, so choose based on the functions your business needs.