Legal accounting without the clutter

Billing and accounting built for law firms.

Brief Accounting brings time & billing, trust accounting and office accounting together in one integrated system for macOS and Windows.

macOS + WindowsLegal-specific accountingPersonal support
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For firms that want capable legal accounting software without the complexity of an oversized practice management system.

One system. Three core jobs.

Everything your accounting team needs. Nothing it doesn’t.

Only the modules you need today, with billing, trust and office accounting designed to work together.

Time & Billing

Capture time, edit slips, run prebills, produce flexible invoices and stay on top of receivables.

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Trust Accounting

Handle trust receipts, cheques, transfers, reconciliations and client trust reporting with a clear audit trail.

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Office Accounting

Manage payables, general ledger, bank activity and financial reporting without duplicating entry.

Explore office →

Considering a change?

A practical alternative to PCLaw and esiLaw.

Changing legal accounting software is a big decision. We help make the transition manageable, including review and conversion of data from your existing system.

  • Client and matter information
  • Unbilled time and disbursements
  • Trust and A/R balances
  • Chart of accounts and trial balance
Learn about switching

Migration, without starting over

Keep the information your firm depends on.

Current systemPCLaw / esiLaw / other
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Your dataReviewed + converted
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New systemBrief Accounting

We can review your existing data and outline what can be converted before you make the move.

“The sale is just the start of the relationship.”

Brief Accounting subscriptions include telephone and email support, training and access to our knowledge base.

See how support works →
Real peopleTalk to a team that knows the software.
Setup + trainingHelp getting your firm configured and staff comfortable.
Ongoing assistanceSupport when bookkeeping and billing questions come up.

Ready to take a look?

See if Brief Accounting fits your firm.

Tell us how your firm works today and what you want to improve.