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Used it
I have tried it and i like the integration between bookkeeping and accounts production. Personal tax is bit on downside but I am sure Tushir and his team are working hard to get that sorted.
What's missing?
It would be interesting to know for each module the functionality that it doesn't cover. Payroll modules from accounting providers are notorious for not having all of the functionality of payroll bureau sites for example.
Also, for the accounts production - does it do all reporting for all kinds of entities, does it cover full IFRS, audited accounts, etc?
I agree having an integrated solution like this looks intriguing.
I use it
I use ,find it has all the functionality , with unlimited users ,I have set up one client who actually uses the bookkeeping package within the system , her passwords are restricted to bookkeeping and payroll , I also have another client that uses it for there payroll
Tried it
Wasn't for me. I found the user interface quite difficult to get my head around from an agent perspective.
Comments …
The website is Wordpress and yet the application(s) is Visual Studio
Interesting syntax & wording in T&C’s – rather stilted – perhaps needs reviewing to make more sense in some areas - https://www.capium.com/terms-of-service/
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‘.. FREE upgrades - Unlike most other accounting software, we include free support and upgrades for the entire time you are using Capium ..’
Surely 'free upgrades' is the default position with most SaaS/Cloud applications, especially in a multi-tenanted environment where these are the ‘de facto’ standard – so why try to make it sound as though they are the exception rather than the norm? If they were not free what happens if a user choses not to upgrade - would they seriously attempt to run multiple versions of the app?
The well-worn phrase ‘work anywhere’ is getting a bit tired – it was novel 10 years ago but now a days should really be a given a rest
How does Capium define the difference between Online Accounting & Cloud Accounting because they seem to make a distinction between the two without any explanation
The Registration page contains Google Analytics but no notification relating to the EU cookie directive or default acceptance
Finally, in today’s environment any new SaaS systems should really be web-service enabled – there is no mention of api’s within this system; do they exist
Other than that – good luck to them – apart from the Practice Management most of the rest are pretty standard offerings in an already pretty crowded sector
Trialing it, not too happy
I undertook the demo on Tuesday, it looked great, I only want it for the practice management module including staff time tracking and calculating client invoices.
I only have 11 clients and 3 part time members of staff so I thought the setup would be easy.
So far I have spent 5 hours setting up clients, import only took over basic details and I still do not have the deadlines imported as there is not enough information in the help screen as to the data settings. For example I have entered the client names, the last submission date for VAT Return and accounts, saved the downloaded template and when I try to import it into Capium the file is rejected as the dates are not valid. How can dates be invalid, I checked the setting in the excel sheet and the date field is set as date.
In the demo I was shown you could enter your client's name and registration number and all the data was imported from Companies House, in the live system - not possible.
I would hate to be trying to set up any more clients. I have been desperate for this style of system but I do not know if I can live with it. We currently use Toggl Desktop for tracking the time everyone spends on tasks for each client and I use the reports for the payroll and the client invoicing and a whiteboard on the office wall for VAT Return reminders and year end reminders. This may remain the default setting.
Capium
Disclaimer: A founding member
Many thanks for the feedback @pamdill. I've looked into this case this afternoon with the team and understand you have been rebooked for a demo next week. Let's hope we can get you on track after that. I'm sure this is more an exercise with regards to educating the PM system out, rather than not working, however I can only apologise on behalf of the team with regards to the time taken for you to setup your firm.
This process is continuously evolving and we have much more to offer shortly in terms of PM, as we understand that this is an area of heavy focus. Our intention with PM is to provide the control back into your hands, whereby you have the ability to customise the system to your needs. With this in mind, it also requires educating the service in much more depth, hence I'm glad to hear we've managed to rebook the demo.
Feel free to contact me if you are still facing difficulties, as our intention has always been to simplify your processes, with PM as well as the rest of the platform.
Tushir
Capium
Gbooks?
I've been using gbooks for about two years, and that is also a cloud-based suite for small accounting practices. So I'm not sure why Aweb thinks this is all new. Maybe they need to keep up!
Using It For 4 Months & Very Happy With It
I had been looking for an integrated software package in the cloud for some time and chanced across this when a new client was using the free bookkeeping software.
I signed up for the free trial and like most people found the instructions pretty thin on the detail and had Capium do a couple of Demos with me before I signed up with them and since then I have moved all the office work on to the system and I have found the initial investment in setup (not easy!) more justified by the time saved from the intigrated database and the linked accounts, tax, payroll and practice management (I like to think of Capium as a smart accountants IRIS).
There is a lot of functionality in the software which is not apperant unless you use it fulltime (and Capium don't help themselves by not making them easier to know about) such as the client document portal (unlimited data limited - I think?) and ability to personalise workflow amongst others.
I would reccommend it to anyone who is wanting modern practice software to allow them to make most of modern working practices i.e flexibility to work where and when you want to. I have been able to work from home or client offices much more.
There are a couple of new features that were mentioned by the team when I met them at Accountex such as the company secterial module and electronic signatures, which when rolled out should make it even better.
Customer support has been excellant for me - Take a bow Sanjay.
Happy to share more details on my experiance just PM me.
Currently status
Hi. Does any one have more up dates/experience to share on this software
The software does sound promising.
Thanks
Fee
I also think £150 per module is a bit steep especially for accountants who need all the modulez.
CAPIUM
I use it , and find easy to use , the ability to download a template and upload makes invoice inputting useful .
Some of my clients use it for payroll , and I help ,saves them purchasing a software package.
one uses it ,an one I do the cash book , payroll and purchases and they submit there sales and use it for management information