Tech Stack for Accounting: What You Really Need 

(and What’s Just Fancy Noise) 

Let’s face it—shiny apps are fun. But when it comes to your accounting tech stack, less is more. You need a system that works together, not a collection of disconnected tools throwing data into the void.

The essentials:

• Core accounting platform (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero)

• Receipt capture (like Dext or Hubdoc)

• Payroll processor (Gusto, ADP)

• Project/time tracking if billable (Toggl, Harvest)

Nice-to-haves:

• Cash flow tools like Float

• Reporting dashboards like Fathom

Avoid the trap:
Don’t add tools “just because”—make sure each one saves time or adds value.

✅ Funny Tip: If your tech stack looks like a startup pitch deck, you’ve gone too far.