What is Open Accounting?
Open Accounting is a framework that enables secure, standardized access to accounting data across different software platforms. Similar to how Open Banking revolutionized financial services, Open Accounting allows businesses to share and synchronize financial data between accounting systems, ERP platforms, and business applications through APIs.
Benefits of Unified Accounting APIs
Single Integration
Connect to 20+ accounting platforms through one unified API instead of building individual integrations.
Faster Development
Reduce integration time from months to days with standardized data models and consistent API endpoints.
Real-time Sync
Keep financial data synchronized across all connected platforms with automated data flows.
Secure & Compliant
OAuth 2.0 authentication and encryption ensure data security and regulatory compliance.
Common Use Cases for Accounting Integrations
- Automated bookkeeping — Sync transactions, invoices, and payments automatically
- Financial reporting — Aggregate data from multiple accounting sources for unified reporting
- Expense management — Connect expense tools with accounting software for seamless reconciliation
- Revenue recognition — Automate complex revenue calculations across billing and accounting systems
- ERP integration — Bridge data between ERP platforms and specialized accounting tools
- Multi-entity consolidation — Consolidate financial data across subsidiaries and business units
Getting Started with Open Accounting
To start building Open Accounting integrations, explore the Apideck Accounting API which provides a unified interface for connecting to all the accounting platforms listed above. The API supports standard accounting resources including invoices, customers, payments, ledger accounts, tax rates, journal entries, and financial reports.
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Learn more about Open Accounting and how unified APIs simplify financial integrations.