Accounting Firms AI Receptionist | Automate Client Intake & Scheduling | Frontdesk

ACCOUNTING FIRMS
AI RECEPTIONIST
NEVER MISS A CLIENT

Every missed call is a lost client. Every delayed response costs revenue. Frontdesk AI answers calls 24/7, schedules consultations, handles tax deadline inquiries, and books new clients—all while your team focuses on billable hours.

24/7 Coverage
No Setup Fees

Frontdesk AI

For Accounting Firms

Incoming Call...

New Client

"Hi, I need help with my business tax return. Can I schedule a consultation?"

AI Receptionist

"Of course! I have availability with our CPA tomorrow at 10 AM or Thursday at 2 PM. Which works better for you?"

✓ Consultation Booked • Tomorrow 10 AM

The Problem

ACCOUNTING FIRMS
LOSE CLIENTS TO SLOW RESPONSE

You're losing high-value clients every day you miss calls. Prospects call during tax season, no-shows waste your consultation time, and your team can't keep up with scheduling.

You Miss Calls During Tax Season

A business owner needs urgent tax help and calls at 7 PM, getting voicemail. By the time you return the call tomorrow, they've already hired a competitor who answered immediately.

The Cost
$5,000+/client
Lost lifetime value

Your Team Is Drowning in Calls

While you're in a client meeting, three more calls come in. Tax questions, bookkeeping inquiries, consultation requests—you can't be everywhere at once. Prospects get frustrated waiting, and you lose engagements.

The Cost
60+ calls/day
Per CPA during peak season

Consultations No-Show and You Lose Them Forever

You block out an hour, prepare their financial overview, and wait. They don't show. You send one follow-up email that gets ignored. That's it—they're gone. No second chance, no recovery, just wasted billable time.

The Cost
25% no-show
Rate for initial consultations
$50,000+
Lost annually in missed client opportunities
55%
Of inquiries happen outside business hours
24 hours
Window before prospects hire someone else

HOW FRONTDESK
WORKS

One AI workforce that handles every touchpoint—from first inquiry to signed engagement letter

24/7 Client Chat

Prospects visit your firm's website at any hour. Frontdesk Chat answers instantly, qualifies leads, explains your services, and books consultations—all without human intervention.

  • Automatically extracts business needs, tax situation, and service requirements
  • Provides real-time information about your accounting services
  • Books consultations directly into your calendar
Frontdesk Chat
2:14 AM • Active
"Hi, I need help with my LLC taxes. Do you handle small business accounting?"
AI
"Yes, we specialize in small business tax preparation and year-round accounting services. Would you like to schedule a free consultation?"
"Yes! This Saturday works."
Consultation Booked ✓
Saturday, March 9 • 11:00 AM
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! This is Frontdesk. How can I help?"
Caller: "I need to schedule my tax appointment..."
AI: "I'd be happy to help schedule that. What dates work best for you?"
✓ Appointment #4920 Scheduled

AI Phone Receptionist

Every call is answered instantly—tax questions, appointment requests, document inquiries. The AI understands context, schedules consultations, manages follow-ups, and escalates to CPAs only when needed.

  • Answers calls in under 0.5 seconds, 24/7
  • Schedules appointments and captures client information automatically
  • Recognizes clients from CRM and references past interactions

Smart Outbound Follow-ups

When consultations are missed, Frontdesk Outbound automatically calls to reschedule. The AI references the original inquiry conversation, knows their service needs, and books a new appointment—all while updating your CRM and calendar.

  • Automatically detects missed appointments and triggers follow-up calls
  • Smart retry sequences with optimal timing
  • Reschedules consultations and updates all systems automatically
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Sarah, this is Frontdesk. I noticed we missed you for your tax consultation on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?"
Sarah: "Yes! Can we do this Saturday instead?"
✓ Consultation Rescheduled
Saturday, March 16 • 2:00 PM
Frontdesk CRM
Name
Sarah Chen
Service Needed
LLC Tax Preparation • Small Business Accounting
Tax Deadline
March 15, 2024
Source
Web Chat • 2:14 AM
Status
Consultation Scheduled

Unified CRM

Every interaction—chat, call, consultation, document request—automatically creates and updates profiles in your CRM. No manual data entry. No missed information. One complete view of every prospective and current client.

  • Auto-creates profiles from any touchpoint
  • Tracks full journey from inquiry to engagement letter signing
  • Syncs with calendar, tasks, and all systems

Marketing Automation

Orchestrate the entire client journey across email, voice, SMS, and web. Automatically coordinate follow-ups, reminders, and nurturing sequences based on behavior and engagement.

  • Multi-channel orchestration (email, calls, texts, forms)
  • Behavior-triggered workflows and sequences
  • Automatic follow-ups and recovery sequences
Automated Follow-Ups
What's Happening Now
Pre-consultation email sequence
Reminder SMS scheduled
Post-consultation follow-up ready
Engagement letter queued
AI Email Agent
Coming Soon
Pre-Consultation Email
"Hi Sarah! Your consultation for tax preparation is confirmed. Here's what to bring..."
Reminder Email
"Just a friendly reminder about your consultation tomorrow..."

AI Email Agent

Coming Soon: Automatically send personalized, context-aware emails at optimal times. Pre-consultation confirmations, reminders, follow-ups, and nurturing sequences—all orchestrated by Marketing Automation.

  • Personalized email sequences based on client behavior
  • Optimal send times for maximum engagement
  • Integrated with Marketing Automation workflows

AI-Powered Forms

Smart client intake forms that pre-fill from CRM data and guide clients through completion. When forms are submitted, they automatically trigger outbound automation sequences for document collection and onboarding workflows.

  • Pre-filled with CRM data (name, email, business info)
  • AI-guided completion for tax documents and financial information
  • Automatically triggers outbound workflows on submission
AI Form
Client Intake Form
Pre-filled Fields
✓ Name, Email, Business Type (from CRM)
AI-Guided Fields
→ Tax Documents Needed
→ Financial Statement Upload
What Happens Next
You're notified immediately and onboarding begins

Live Demo

CALL IT
YOURSELF

(864) 619-0619

No sales pitch. Just our AI answering your call, answering questions, and trying to book you.

YOUR ACCOUNTING FIRMS AI TEAM
EACH ONE DOES DIFFERENT TASKS

Get a complete AI team for your accounting firm. Each agent handles different tasks—answering calls, booking consultations, handling client requests. They work together 24/7 to convert more leads into paying clients.

TIER 1.00

AI Receptionist Teammate

24/7 Receptionist
24/7 Available

Answers every call instantly—no voicemail, no missed opportunities. Handles tax consultation inquiries, books CPA appointments, and creates client support requests automatically.

Phone Calls Appointment Booking Client Support
TIER 1.00

Website Chat Teammate

Live Chat Lead Generator
Always Online

Qualifies accounting leads, explains service packages and pricing, answers questions about tax preparation and bookkeeping services instantly. Books CPA consultations and captures contact info—all through your website chat, 24/7.

Lead Qualifying Service Search Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

Email Teammate

Email Nurture Specialist
Coming Soon

Sends personalized consultation confirmations, tax deadline reminders, and follow-up emails automatically. Coordinates with Marketing Automation to send at the right time to keep prospects engaged and convert them into clients.

Confirmations Follow-Ups Reminders
TIER 1.00

Intake Form Teammate

Client Intake Assistant
Client Onboarding

Pre-fills client intake forms from CRM data. Guides new clients through business entity information and financial document collection. Triggers automation workflows when submitted.

Pre-filled AI Guided Auto-Trigger
TIER 1.00

Outbound Sales Teammate

Multi-Channel Outreach
Calls, Texts & Emails

Automatically reaches out to prospects at the right time. Makes outbound calls to consultation no-shows, sends personalized SMS follow-ups, and emails nurturing sequences. Coordinates all outbound channels to recover lost leads and keep prospects engaged until they become clients.

Outbound Calls SMS Campaigns Email Sequences
TIER 1.00

SMS Texting Teammate

Text Support Agent
Two-Way Texting

Handles two-way SMS conversations with accounting prospects and current clients. Sends consultation confirmations, tax deadline reminders, and answers questions about services and pricing via text—98% open rate.

Confirmations Reminders Two-Way Chat
TIER 1.00

Web Voice Teammate

Voice Interface Agent
Click & Talk

Lets website visitors speak directly to your website about accounting services. Click, talk, get answers about pricing, service packages, and tax preparation—no typing required. Perfect for mobile users seeking CPA services.

Voice Chat Mobile Friendly Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

CRM Sync Teammate

CRM Sync Engine
Real-Time Sync

Automatically updates your Frontdesk CRM with every interaction. All your AI agents feed prospect and client data in real-time—no manual imports, no data entry. Every call, text, and interaction is organized by client type, service need, and lead status.

Auto-Sync No Data Entry Organized
TIER 1.00

Auto Ticket Teammate

Auto Ticket Creator
Auto-Created

Clients don't submit tickets—they just call or text. Your AI recognizes support requests (missing documents, billing questions, service changes, etc.), creates tickets, triages by urgency, and notifies the right team member automatically.

Auto-Create Triage Notifications
TIER 1.00

Smart Alert Teammate

Smart Alert System
Watch & Alert

Watches every conversation and alerts you when it matters. If a prospect was frustrated, if a document was missing, if a consultation was booked—you know instantly.

Smart Alerts Custom Rules Instant

THE
JOURNEY

Follow one client from phone call to signed engagement—see how every system works together

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2:14 AM

THE PHONE RINGS
AT 2 AM

Alex calls at 2 AM about her tax emergency. The AI answers instantly—no voicemail, no missed call.

ANSWERED ✓
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! This is Frontdesk. How can I help you today?"
Alex: "Hi, I need help with my small business taxes. The deadline is coming up fast. Do you have availability?"
AI: "Yes! We can help with that. I can schedule a consultation this week. Would you like to book an appointment?"
Frontdesk CRM
Alex Chen
Active
Phone
(555) 123-4567
Service Needed
Small Business Tax Prep
Business Type
LLC
Filing Deadline
March 15, 2024
Source
Phone • 2:14 AM
Saved to CRM automatically
02
2:15 AM

EVERY WORD
IS SAVED

As Alex talks, the AI captures everything: name, phone, small business tax prep, LLC status, March 15th deadline. Saved to CRM automatically—no forms, no typing.

03
2:18 AM

SAT AT 11 AM
IS BOOKED

Alex says "Yes!" The AI checks your calendar, finds Saturday at 11 AM, and books it. Instant confirmation—no waiting.

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Tax Consultation
Alex Chen • Saturday, March 9 • 11:00 AM
Automation Sequence
1
Consultation Booked
Trigger detected in CRM
2
Confirmation Email Sent
Appointment confirmation delivered instantly
3
Reminder Scheduled
SMS reminder queued for Friday
4
Follow-Up Queued
Post-consultation email ready to send
04
2:19 AM

THE SYSTEM
WAKES UP

The moment the consultation is booked, the system springs into action. Confirmation emails, reminder texts, follow-ups, and intake forms—all happening automatically.

Inbox
2 New
Consultation Confirmation
To: alex@email.com
Sent ✓
"Hi Alex! Your tax consultation is confirmed for Saturday, March 9 at 11:00 AM. Please bring your financial documents..."
Appointment Reminder
To: alex@email.com
Scheduled
"Just a friendly reminder about your consultation tomorrow! We're ready to help with your tax preparation..."
05
2:20 AM

HER PHONE
BUZZES NOW

Alex's phone buzzes. It's a confirmation email from you—sent automatically by the AI Email Agent (coming soon). She reads it, feels reassured, and goes back to browsing. Meanwhile, a reminder email is already scheduled for Friday. No one had to remember to send it.

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Saturday, 11:15 AM

SHE FORGOT
TO SHOW UP

Saturday morning, Alex is at the grocery store. She completely forgot about the consultation. You're at your desk, see the missed appointment in your CRM, and mark it as "No-Show." That's it. One click. The system takes over from here—you don't have to think about what to do next.

NO-SHOW ALERT
Saturday, March 9 • 11:00 AM
AC
Alex Chen
Tax Consultation
❌ Did not arrive
Status updated in CRM
→ Recovery sequence triggered
Recovery Sequence
1
No-Show Detected
Status updated in CRM
2
Outbound Call Scheduled
AI will call Alex automatically
3
Context Loaded
Original chat + profile data ready
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Saturday, 11:16 AM

ONE CLICK
STARTS IT ALL

The moment you mark Alex as a no-show, the system springs into action. It remembers everything: the 2 AM phone call, her small business tax needs, her March 15th deadline. Recovery calls get scheduled automatically. Follow-up emails are queued. The entire recovery process starts—you don't have to think about it.

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Monday, 3:45 PM

THE THIRD CALL
WORKS

Alex's phone rings. It's the third call from your AI. She's finally free—just finished her shift at work. She answers. The AI remembers their entire conversation from last week. "Hi Alex, I noticed we missed you on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?" Alex says yes, picks a new time, and hangs up. The calendar updates automatically. No one had to do anything.

CONNECTED ✓
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Alex, I noticed we missed you for the tax consultation on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?"
Alex: "Yes! Can we do this Saturday instead?"
Consultation Rescheduled
Saturday, March 16 • 2:00 PM
09
Saturday, 2:15 PM

SHE'S READY
TO PROCEED

Alex shows up for the rescheduled consultation. She's impressed with your expertise. You mark it complete in your CRM. The moment you click "Complete," the system springs into action: post-consultation follow-up emails get queued, the engagement agreement is ready to send, and onboarding workflows begin. All happening automatically—you're just providing the expertise.

CONSULTATION COMPLETE
Saturday, March 16 • 2:00 PM
Tax Consultation
Alex Chen
Post-consultation sequence activated
Frontdesk Forms
Client Intake Form • Pre-filled from CRM
AI guiding through fields...
AI guiding through fields...
✓ Ready to send automatically
11
Saturday, 2:30 PM

HER PHONE BUZZES
ON THE WAY OUT

Alex just finished the consultation. She's walking to her car when her phone buzzes. It's a client intake form from Frontdesk Forms—already filled with her name, email, and the service she needs. The AI guides her through business information and document upload right on her phone. When she submits it, you're immediately notified. The onboarding process begins automatically—all without you lifting a finger.

Incoming Call
Answered • Recognized from CRM
Context Loaded
Consultation completed • Intake form submitted
AI
"I remember your consultation! How can I help?"
Alex
"Quick question about the engagement agreement..."
12
Monday, 10:30 AM

SHE HAS
A QUESTION

Alex's at work, thinking about the engagement. She has a question about the fee structure. She calls. The AI answers instantly, recognizes her from your CRM, remembers her consultation and intake form, and is ready to help—no hold time, no voicemail, no missed calls. Alex gets her answer in seconds.

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March 15, 2024

ALEX SIGNS
THE AGREEMENT

With her questions answered, Alex signs the engagement agreement. The system automatically sends welcome emails, onboarding instructions, and document request lists. Alex is officially your client.

AGREEMENT SIGNED
Tax Preparation Services • Starting March 2024
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April 2, 2024 • 6:30 PM

SHE TEXTS
AT 6:30 PM

Alex is preparing her documents. She has questions: "How do I upload my W-2s?" "What format should receipts be in?" She texts the AI. It answers instantly with all the details she needs—no waiting, no phone calls, no searching through emails.

Text Conversation
Alex • Recognized from CRM
Alex
"Hi! How do I upload my W-2s and receipts?"
AI
"Hi Alex! Here's the secure upload portal: [link]. PDF or JPG format works best..."
Alex
"What's the deadline for submission?"
AI
"Please submit by April 10 to meet the March 15 filing deadline. Need an extension? Let me know!"
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April 15, 2024 • 8:30 PM

QUESTION ABOUT
DEDUCTIONS

Alex found some additional receipts. It's 8:30 PM on a Sunday. She can call, text, or chat—whichever she prefers. The AI answers instantly, understands her question, logs it in your system, and provides guidance. Alex doesn't have to wait for business hours or submit tickets. She just describes her question, and it's handled.

Alex's Options
CALL
Instant answer
CHAT
Quick & easy
TEXT
From anywhere
INQUIRY LOGGED
Additional Business Deductions
Question answered • CPA notified for review
17
May 5, 2024

YOUR RETURN
IS READY

Your client's tax return is ready for review. Alex gets notified automatically—email, text, or both, your choice. The system sends status updates, deadline reminders, tax law updates, and filing confirmations. Clients stay informed without you sending individual messages. Everything happens automatically.

Client Update
Sent to Alex Chen
STATUS UPDATE
Tax Return Ready for Review
Your 2024 tax return is complete and ready for your review
REMINDER
Q2 Estimated Tax Payment
Due June 15, 2024 • Amount: $3,200
ANNOUNCEMENT
New Tax Law Update
Changes affecting small business deductions for 2024
✓ All clients notified
No manual sending required
CLIENT RETAINED
March 15, 2025
Alex Chen
Tax Preparation Services • Returning Client
✓ Books next year's return
Automatic appointment scheduling
Why she returned
"Always got quick answers, smooth process, felt supported throughout"
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March 15, 2025

A YEAR LATER
SHE RETURNS

A year later, Alex books again. She had a great experience—questions were answered instantly, processes were smooth, and she felt supported. The same AI that helped her find your firm kept her happy as a client. That's the full journey: prospect to client to retention.

FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know about using Frontdesk for your accounting firm

Can it handle after-hours client calls? +

Yes. The AI answers calls 24/7, qualifies new client inquiries, schedules consultations, and handles urgent tax questions—all while your team is off the clock. No more missed opportunities during tax season.

How does it handle document requests? +

The AI creates document request tickets automatically, collects all details (client name, document type, deadline), and routes them to your accounting team. Urgent requests like tax filing deadlines can be escalated immediately.

Does it reduce consultation no-shows? +

Yes. The system automatically sends confirmation emails and reminder texts before consultations. When no-shows happen, it immediately calls to reschedule—recovering up to 40% of missed appointments.

Can it book consultations directly into my calendar? +

Yes. Integrates with Google Calendar, Outlook, and most calendar systems. The AI checks real-time availability and books consultations instantly—no back-and-forth emails needed.

How does the client intake process work? +

After consultations, prospects automatically receive an engagement letter and intake form that's pre-filled with their info from the CRM. The AI guides them through service selection and document requirements. When submitted, you're notified immediately.

Does it work with my existing systems? +

Yes. Frontdesk integrates with most systems including QuickBooks, Xero, CCH Axcess, Thomson Reuters, and others. All data syncs automatically—prospects, consultations, engagement letters, and client requests.

Can it handle multiple service lines or partners? +

Absolutely. The AI knows all your service offerings, partner availability, pricing structures, and specializations. It can route calls based on service type, handle firm-wide inquiries, and manage multiple partners simultaneously.

What about tax deadline emergencies? +

The AI handles urgent deadline calls 24/7, verifies client identity, and can coordinate with your tax preparation team or partners. For true emergencies like IRS notices, it immediately escalates to your senior staff.

How much does it cost? +

Pricing is based on your firm size and call volume. Most accounting firms see ROI within the first month from reduced no-shows and increased client conversions. Contact us for a custom quote.

GET STARTED WITH
FRONTDESK

Stop missing client calls during tax season. Start booking consultations 24/7.

features

The AI Receptionist that Never Sleeps

Capture calls and appointments 24/7, even outside of business hours. Setup in minutes, keep your existing number.

AI Receptionist Tailored to your Business

Your AI Receptionist will understand everything about your business and services. This means that it can answer complex questions from callers easily.

AI Receptionist Sends Texts & Schedules Appointments’

Your AI phone receptionist can intelligently text the caller custom links during the conversation. For example, if the caller asks to schedule an appointment, the receptionist can text them your Calendly link.

Build and Tweak your AI Receptionist in Minutes

The simplest solution on the market. Create, purchase, and publish your AI Receptionist in just five minutes. You can even update your receptionist's knowledge base or greeting phrase anytime

Advanced Analytics with Your AI Receptionist

View  call transcripts, text history, and voicemails directly from your admin dashboard. Export phone numbers of callers for targeted promo.

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Multiple Channels, One AI Receptionist

Voice

Answers calls 24/7 with a human-like voice.

Text

Reaches out via SMS and replies to incoming text messages.

Website Embeddables

Choose your size, color, and voice. Then, embed your receptionist in your website.

integrations

Seamless Integration with Leading Scheduling Tools

Supercharge your existing booking system with our AI virtual receptionist. No limits.

Proof & Results

Testimonials

CFO, Garman Homes
View Customer Story

"Since launching (Frontdesk) full time, we’ve fielded over 400 calls, qualified 80 leads, and helped us close over $800,000 in new home sales within just six weeks."

CEO, Trade Recalls
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"In the first five days using AI (Frontdesk) outbound program, Acura of Auburn generated $30,000 in new revenue; a record month for the dealership."

CEO, Provest Realty
View Customer Story

"We get about 400 calls a week, and before (Frontdesk) the phones rang all day long. Around 80% of callers hit zero, so someone was always stuck directing calls. Now only about 20% reach our operator. The phones are quiet, the team can focus, and both offices are much calmer."

Operations Manager, Clear Speech
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"(Frontdesk) ended up transforming our entire office. We went from a 20-kid waitlist to zero, we capture 100% of our referral opportunities, and we’re saving hours every single day."

Seattle Foot & Ankle Center

"(Frontdesk) has taken a huge weight off our practice. We no longer miss calls, and I don’t have to spend time managing an answering service. The AI handles everything reliably, and I can update it in real time. it’s like having a full-time receptionist without the time burden."