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Cutting client onboarding from 3 weeks to 4 days

Regional CPA Firm (35 staff) — placeholder case study

The Challenge

The firm's onboarding process relied on manual engagement letters, email-based document requests, and spreadsheet tracking. New clients often waited over three weeks before onboarding was complete, and staff spent an estimated 15+ hours per week chasing paperwork.

What We Built

  • Automated engagement letter generation and e-signature routing
  • AI-powered document collection portal with smart reminders
  • Automatic document classification and filing into TaxDome
  • Real-time onboarding status dashboard for partners

Results

3 weeks → 4 days

Onboarding time

15 hrs/week

Staff hours saved

-80%

Missing document follow-ups

+35%

Client satisfaction (survey)

Time saved:~780 hours/year
ROI:3.2x return within the first 6 months

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