Finance automation software is becoming a necessity because every CFO I’ve spoken with, or honestly, just observed, shares a familiar frustration. The month-end close drags on longer than anyone wants to admit.
The finance team spends nights patching spreadsheets, re-exporting CSVs, and emailing versions of financial statements that are outdated by the time the CEO opens them. It’s not that people aren’t working hard. It’s that the system itself is broken.
This is where finance automation enters the story. And I don’t mean automation in some vague “robots take over” sense. I mean automation software that actually helps finance teams breathe again.
Tools that move the financial data where it needs to be, automate financial tasks that once took hours, and give CFOs real-time access to financial performance.
I think the truth is simple: the old way of managing financial reporting isn’t sustainable. And maybe it never really was.
If you’ve ever tried to consolidate financial data across multiple companies in QuickBooks, you know the pain. On paper, it seems simple: just combine reports and get one clear picture of your business. But in practice, QuickBooks doesn’t offer a native feature to consolidate multiple entities. This is why Consolidation in QuickBooks is often one of the biggest challenges for accounting teams.
That means accountants spend hours every month exporting data, fixing mismatched charts of accounts, and stitching together financial statements in QuickBooks using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. It’s repetitive, error-prone, and gets worse as your company grows, making Consolidation in QuickBooks harder the bigger your organization gets.
Fortunately, you don’t have to stay stuck in that manual loop. With the help of G-Accon, Consolidation in QuickBooks becomes simple and efficient. Instead of spending hours exporting and fixing spreadsheets, you can bring all your company data into Google Sheets, combine reports from multiple entities, create clear consolidated dashboards, and even automate the entire process.
The short answer is no. QuickBooks Online (QBO) is excellent at running a single business, but it doesn’t allow you to consolidate multiple company files into one. If you manage more than one entity, QuickBooks requires you to create separate accounts. This keeps information secure, but makes consolidating multiple entities a nightmare.
Even QuickBooks support has admitted there’s no native way to generate consolidated financial statements. The options they suggest? Either combine reports in Excel manually or use a third-party consolidation tool.
One feature you won’t find on QuickBooks’ list is consolidation.
If you don’t use a QuickBooks app or a consolidation tool like G-Accon, you’re left with the manual process. For most companies, this involves three main steps, but in reality, each step can be far more complex than it looks.
The first step is exporting financial reports from each QuickBooks company file. This is usually done through CSV files or Excel downloads. On the surface, it sounds straightforward, but depending on how many entities you manage, it can take days to gather everything.
For companies that operate across borders, there’s also the added step of converting foreign currencies into one standard reporting currency. If you skip this, your consolidated statements will be misleading. Each export also needs to be checked to ensure you’ve included the right accounts, time periods, and adjustments.
Once exported, the data must be uploaded into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet or Google Sheet. This isn’t a simple copy-and-paste job. Every number must be placed into the correct columns, formatted consistently, and aligned with your chart of accounts.
If two companies use slightly different account names, for example, one uses “Utilities” while another uses “Gas & Electric,” your team has to standardize them before combining. This step requires precision because even a small mismatch can throw off the final consolidated financial statements. And with so much manual re-entry, errors are easy to make.
The last step is reviewing the full spreadsheet to confirm accuracy. This includes scanning for missing numbers, duplicate entries, or simple typos like an extra “0” at the end of a figure. Beyond that, you often need to make advanced adjustments such as:
This is where consolidation gets tricky. It isn’t just “adding numbers together.” It’s aligning financial data across multiple entities so that the final reports are correct and compliant.
On the plus side, manual consolidation is cheap; you don’t need special software beyond Excel or Google Sheets. And it’s familiar; most accountants already know how to use these tools.
But the downsides are serious:
Manual consolidation is slow, error-prone, and difficult to scale as a business grows. What might start as a few hours of work quickly becomes days of exporting, reformatting, and double-checking spreadsheets. And the risk of mistakes is high. In fact, a review-based study covering 35 years of research found that 94% of business spreadsheets used in decision-making contain errors.
For finance teams, even one wrong number can distort reports, mislead decision-makers, and create compliance issues. This is exactly why many organizations are turning to tools like G-Accon, to replace fragile manual processes with a reliable, automated system that produces accurate consolidated reports in minutes
That’s why many firms eventually move to third-party consolidation software. Tools like G-Accon can consolidate multiple QuickBooks entities in minutes instead of days, automate updates, and remove the need for manual uploads.
This is where G-Accon changes the story. Instead of juggling reports from multiple company files by hand, you can:
The result? Accurate, up-to-date consolidated financial statements without the manual copying and pasting.
You start by linking your QuickBooks account (either QuickBooks Online or QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise) directly to G-Accon. This makes your data available in Google Sheets without manual exports.
If you manage more than one company, you can choose which ones to include. G-Accon lets you pull data from several businesses at the same time, whether that’s just a few or dozens, so you can see them together in one place.
Since different company files might name accounts slightly differently, G-Accon lets you group similar accounts. For example, “Office Supplies” in one company and “Supplies” in another can be mapped together, so your consolidated report makes sense.
You can either build custom reports or use G-Accon’s ready-made templates. Reports can be filtered by company, time period, class, or location, so you see exactly what matters most.
Instead of pulling reports manually every time, you can schedule automatic refreshes. This way, your Google Sheet is always up to date with the latest QuickBooks data.
Big picture: You’re basically turning your spreadsheet into a live financial consolidation tool. No extra software, no complicated steps, just QuickBooks data flowing directly into Google Sheets, ready for analysis and sharing.
If you’re using QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise, there is a built-in feature to combine reports from multiple companies. But it’s limited. You still need to export results into Excel and make adjustments.
With G-Accon, you can push all your data from multiple companies into a single spreadsheet and build accurate, repeatable financial reporting workflows.
In short, G-Accon makes consolidation with QuickBooks practical. You keep working in familiar spreadsheets, but your data updates in real time and are combined into one accurate view.
If you need to consolidate financial reports across multiple companies in QuickBooks, doing it manually will only get harder as your business grows. QuickBooks itself doesn’t offer a solution, and relying on combined reports in Excel is not sustainable long term. This is why Consolidation in QuickBooks is a challenge for many businesses.
With G-Accon, you can consolidate data from multiple companies, handle intercompany transactions, and build clean consolidated financial statements in just minutes. It’s a third-party tool designed to fill the gap QuickBooks leaves behind, making Consolidation in QuickBooks faster, more accurate, and far less stressful. It helps you see the full financial picture of your organization without the monthly scramble.
This might feel a bit dry, but honestly, these are some of the most important things behind the scenes: SOC 2 Type 1 and GDPR certification.
SOC 2 is a framework focused on how a company keeps your data safe and available. Type 1 means auditors have reviewed G‑Accon’s systems—covering security, availability, privacy, and more. GDPR is the EU's strong data privacy law. Even if you're not in Europe, many businesses treat GDPR as the global benchmark for data protection.
Here’s a stat that caught my eye: in a recent survey, 96% of security leaders said SaaS security is a top priority for their organization. That level of concern tells you a lot—security isn't optional, it's expected.
Together, SOC 2 and GDPR say: “We don’t just talk about data protection—we’ve been vetted.” And that matters, especially if you’re an accountant or business owner deciding what apps to connect to tools like QuickBooks or Xero. You don’t want the thing syncing your numbers to be the weak link.
To be fair, most users won’t read the actual SOC 2 report, but knowing it exists and was done by an independent auditor? That brings serious peace of mind. Especially when client data is on the line, that kind of reassurance is priceless.
The Intuit Partner Program is structured in levels: Builder, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Platinum is the top. Only apps that show strong customer adoption, reliable integrations, and lasting performance make it there.
So when G-Accon hit Platinum, it wasn’t just a PR stunt. It was Intuit saying, “This app is one of the best.” And in the QuickBooks world, where there are hundreds of apps claiming to save you time, that endorsement carries weight.
What’s interesting here is how Intuit decides who makes the cut. It’s not a quick checklist. They look at usage data, customer reviews, and the depth of integration. In plain terms: if people weren’t using G-Accon regularly and finding it valuable, Platinum status wouldn’t have happened.
The other perk of Platinum? Visibility. When accountants or business owners browse the QuickBooks App Store, Platinum apps stand out. That can lead to more adoption, but it also helps existing users feel reassured. Nobody wants to build their workflow on a tool that might vanish tomorrow. Being Platinum signals stability.
It’s easy to focus on Intuit because of its size, but the recognition from Xero is just as meaningful. In June, G-Accon was named App Partner of the Month.
Why does that matter? Because Xero doesn’t hand out awards casually. These honors go to apps that are helping customers in measurable ways. For G-Accon, it highlights how the tool fits into a growing number of Xero workflows, whether that’s automating reports, building custom dashboards, or consolidating data across multiple clients.
And maybe the bigger point is this: being recognized by both Intuit and Xero in the same year is rare. Most apps live in one ecosystem or the other. G-Accon is showing it can serve both sides equally well. That flexibility matters for firms that don’t want to lock themselves into a single platform.
You might be thinking, certifications and awards are nice, but what’s in it for me?
Here’s the answer: these recognitions mean you can use G-Accon with more confidence. If you’re an accountant, you can tell your clients that the tool you’re using to automate their financial reporting is certified, recognized, and widely adopted. If you’re a business owner, you can feel better knowing your team isn’t relying on some untested add-on that may or may not protect your financial data.
And beyond peace of mind, there are the practical benefits. With G-Accon, you can:
None of this is groundbreaking in theory, plenty of apps promise similar features. But the difference is reliability. When your app is officially a Platinum Intuit partner and an award-winning Xero add-on, it’s more than a claim, it’s verified.
A lot of people hear “dashboards” and roll their eyes. Too many tools make them flashy but not useful. What G-Accon has done is keep dashboards practical.
With KPI dashboards in Google Sheets, you can build exactly what matters: cash flow summaries, balance sheet overviews, or custom reports for clients. Because the data is pulled in real-time, you don’t have to wonder if what you’re looking at is outdated.
To be honest, most accountants aren’t chasing fancy visuals. They want clear numbers, and they want them fast. G-Accon lets them skip the manual steps so they can actually use their time for analysis. And I think that’s why both Intuit and Xero have highlighted it, because it saves professionals time where it counts.
When you step back, it’s not just about accounting. Tools like G-Accon are part of a bigger picture of business management. Small and medium-sized businesses often juggle different systems: QuickBooks for accounting, Xero for another client, Google Workspace for collaboration, maybe even Sage for legacy processes.
Having a tool that can tie things together matters. It’s not perfect, of course, no accounting software platform is, but even a partial integration can streamline enough of the workflow to reduce stress. And when teams see time saved, they’re more likely to stick with the system long-term.
That’s the part many people miss when they read about awards: they think it’s about industry bragging rights. But really, it’s about adoption. If customers weren’t sticking around, none of these recognitions would exist.
So, what’s next for G-Accon? The team has already hinted at adding more automation and reporting features. There’s talk of AI-powered tools and better support for inventory management and reconciliation. Whether that rolls out this year or next, it’s clear the company isn’t slowing down.
It’s also fair to expect more certifications. Achieving SOC 2 Type 1 is a start; many companies then move to SOC 2 Type 2. And with more customers asking for compliance proof, we will keep investing in this area.
At the end of the day, these milestones, SOC 2, GDPR, Intuit Platinum, and the Xero awards, fit together like puzzle pieces. They show G-Accon is building trust on multiple fronts: security, adoption, and recognition from major platforms.
And maybe that’s the real takeaway. It’s not about one badge or one award. It’s about a pattern. Year after year, G-Accon is moving forward, making it easier for accountants, CFOs, and small teams to handle financial data without wasting time.
If you’re curious, you can always start your free trial today and see how it fits with your workflow. But even if you’re just reading from the sidelines, the message is clear: G-Accon isn’t just another app partner. It’s becoming a fixture in the way modern firms manage their numbers.
This isn’t just a nice badge to put on our profile. It’s proof that our integration with QuickBooks is strong, our customers are happy, and our platform is built for real-world accounting needs.
The Intuit Partner Program ranks apps in four tiers: Builder, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Platinum is the top tier, the highest level any app can reach. You can view the app partner tier for any app directly in the QuickBooks app store, right under its details.
The program exists for one reason: to help accounting professionals and business owners find the most reliable tools. Apps that make it to Platinum have proven that they’re widely used, highly rated, and built with deep integration with QuickBooks Online and other QuickBooks products.
For G-Accon, this means years of work on automation, security, and user experience have paid off.
If you’re already using G-Accon, this upgrade to Platinum means you’re working with one of the most trusted tools in the QuickBooks ecosystem. For new users, it’s a sign you can expect:
Platinum status also puts G-Accon in the top 100 apps for QuickBooks, which is no small achievement.
G-Accon is a cloud-based tool that connects Google Sheets to QuickBooks Online. Once connected, you can:
If you’re managing multiple QuickBooks companies, G-Accon lets you pull data from all of them into one place. You can also share reports with clients or your team without having them log in to QuickBooks.
Manual reporting is slow, repetitive, and prone to mistakes. G-Accon fixes that with automation. You can set up schedules to pull data from QuickBooks into Sheets daily, weekly, or monthly.
For accountants and bookkeepers, this means:
With G-Accon, you can automate your financial tasks like:
It’s not just about convenience, it’s about freeing up hours every week so you can focus on higher-value work.
Choosing tools for your accounting software stack is about more than features. You also want security and reliability. Platinum status means G-Accon has:
If you work with sensitive client data, and every accountant or bookkeeper does, you need tools that won’t compromise security or privacy. G-Accon’s Platinum status means you can trust the system you’re using.
Although business owners can use G-Accon, it is most beneficial for accounting professionals who are working with several clients or companies. G-Accon allows you to:
It is an all-inclusive solution for anyone working with QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop or any of the other QuickBooks software.
G-Accon isn’t just a reporting add-on. It’s an all-in-one SaaS tool that helps you:
Because it works with different QuickBooks products and integrates directly to QuickBooks, it can adapt to your setup, whether you’re a solo accountant or part of a larger firm.
For its integration with QuickBooks G-Accon is already well recognized in 2021. We added to this legacy in the following years by adding:
In 2024, it had become an everyday essential for accounting professionals worldwide. In 2025, it achieved the highest partner tier, Platinum, as a result of positive customer adoption and growth of the product.
Reaching Platinum status is a good milestone, but it is not the end. Next G-Accon will:
For users, this means more opportunities to save time and simplify tasks while having access to tasks backed by real-time data.
If you use QuickBooks, G-Accon’s Platinum status is a sign you can trust it. As an app on the QuickBooks app store, it’s proven to be secure, reliable, and built for the real needs of accountants, bookkeepers, and business owners.
You can view the app partner tier and see G-Accon’s listing here: G-Accon on QuickBooks.
Whether you need to manage invoices, run payroll, or track analytics, G-Accon has the power to take your accounting workflows to the next level.
We’ve got some news to share, and it’s a big one. G-Accon is now officially SOC 2 Type 1 and GDPR certified. That’s not just another badge for the website. It’s a signal of trust.
And it means that the platform you’re already using to automate reports, sync data, and streamline your work is now independently verified for how it handles security, privacy, and compliance.
SOC 2 Type 1 is a widely respected certification that evaluates how a company handles things like:
In short, it tells you that we have the right systems in place to protect your information.
You’ve probably heard of GDPR, it’s the General Data Protection Regulation used across the EU. And even if you’re not in Europe, it still matters. A lot of companies look to it as the gold standard for privacy and data protection.
That’s why we made sure we’re fully compliant. No shortcuts, no guessing we offer Just real protection for your data, wherever you are. So, what does this all mean for you as a G-Accon user?
And none of that changes how you use G-Accon day-to-day. You still get the same Google Sheets add-on that syncs with Xero and QuickBooks in real time, pulls live data, automates reports, and saves you hours of manual work. Now it just comes with a new layer of verified protection.
And if you’re working with clients, especially in finance or accounting, you know how critical this is. Trust isn’t optional anymore. It’s expected.
You’ll also see resources and visuals you can use in your own compliance reporting, client decks, or internal reviews if you’re sharing how your tools stack up.
Our goal is to keep building G-Accon into the most reliable, secure, and scalable reporting tool for finance professionals, without ever making it more complicated to use.
This certification process helped us fine-tune those internal practices, pressure-test our policies, and strengthen how we work, so you can keep using G-Accon without second-guessing anything behind the scenes.You shouldn't have to think twice about the tools you trust with sensitive data. Now you don’t have to.
If you’ve got questions, feel free to reach out. If you just want to keep automating reports and saving time, that works too. Either way, we’re here, and now we’ve got the certifications to prove it.
Live-Synced Google Sheets are changing how finance teams work, and if you’re still managing reports in Excel, it might be time to ask why.
For years, Excel has been the safety net. The default. It’s flexible, familiar, and powerful in the right hands. But when your “workflow” includes exporting five reports, reformatting data, double-checking formulas, and emailing around version 12 of the same file... is it really still working?
New tools like G-Accon let you sync QuickBooks and Xero data directly into Google Sheets, live, in real time. No more exports. No more manual updates. And way fewer mistakes.
This article isn’t just a pitch for automation. It’s a real look at the signs your team might be ready to move on from static spreadsheets, and why it’s easier than you might think.
If you’ve been digging around for spreadsheet-based finance tools, you’ve probably seen G-Accon and LiveFlow mentioned more than once. Both aim to simplify reporting and reduce manual data entry. But there’s an important difference, G-Accon integrates with both QuickBooks and Xero. LiveFlow doesn’t support Xero at all.
That detail matters, especially if you're managing data across different platforms.
Whether you're a solo accountant, part of a growing finance team, or working inside a large organization, this breakdown is for you. We're looking at G-Accon as a LiveFlow alternative, with a focus on pricing, flexibility, and how each tool handles real-world reporting needs, especially if you're not looking to commit to expensive, complex FP&A software.
Let’s get into it.
Managing multiple companies in QuickBooks or Xero can feel like juggling spreadsheets with one hand tied behind your back. Most small business accounting tools weren’t built for consolidation. But that doesn’t mean it has to stay manual, messy, or frustrating.
Today, there are a handful of reporting tools built specifically to help you bring multiple entities together, cleanly and clearly. Some prioritize visuals. Some are spreadsheet powerhouses. Some are just easier to use than others. This article covers five of the best options available—and why one might fit better than the rest, depending on how you work.
