Here at Kirkwood Wilson, we are passionate about keeping up to date with all the latest accounting technology. We are always on the lookout for new technologies and apps that can help us to help our clients in the best way possible. Here, we explore the features and benefits of the Futrli app and explain why we are such big fans of it.
What is the Futrli app?
Before we get started on the finer details of the Futrli app, we thought we should explain exactly what it is. Futrli, pronounced “future-lee” and formerly known as CrunchBoards, can be best described as a piece of financial forecasting software.
The app allows users to create financial forecasts and reports based on either their financial or non-financial data. These can be created either from a pure starting point or using the helpful templates that Futrli provides within the app.
Futrli is perfect for those medium to large businesses that require extensive reporting on their budget, KPIs and cash flow.
Why did the app go from CrunchBoards to Futrli?
For those who are more familiar with this app when it was known as CrunchBoards, it might be worth explaining why the app underwent a rebranding and overhaul.
Futrli’s co-founder, Amy Harris, has stated that the company wanted to focus more on accountant-delivered advisory services. Futrli didn’t want to be known as just another “number-crunching” app. Rather, they wanted to provide a customisable experience for each accounting firm and their clients.
What data can be exported from the Futrli app?
Through the use of Futrli, businesses can receive KPIs, both in the financial and non-financial sense, as well as data from various date periods, whether transactional or cumulative. One aspect of Futrli that makes it so popular with businesses is the ability to receive 3-way forecasts across a 10-year period.
Not only that, but the app can also provide you with multiple “what if” scenarios for various different circumstances. For example, say you knew that you needed to reinvest some money elsewhere, you’d be able to receive a forecast for this particular scenario which would give you an idea of how this would play out for you and your business financially.
How Futrli works alongside other accounting apps
Here at Kirkwood Wilson, we are big advocates of digital accounting and work with several accounting apps, such as Xero and Receipt Bank. This is to ensure our clients receive the best services and can access their financial information with ease.
Futrli can be easily integrated with other accounting software, such as Xero. Through this integration, financial data can be automatically updated, which means that users no longer need to manually enter the data themselves.
This integration is ever-more effective as forecasting can come directly from the previous year’s financial data, providing more of an accurate forecast.
Kirkwood Wilson and Futrli
With many users of Futrli labelling this app as a “clever” and “innovative” way to visualise your money flow, we just had to get in on the accounting action – so to speak!
We believe that accounting should be made easy for our clients. We always want to ensure that our clients receive the best services possible, which means we are always on the lookout for new and exciting apps to make these processes easier.
If you want some advice or help with your accounts, then get in touch with us today. We are always happy to help!
