Practice CS
5.3#28 in accounting practice management softwareWebWindows
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Xero Practice Manager
7.9#1 in accounting practice management softwareFrom 65 NZD a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Practice CS | Xero Practice Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Practice CS can launch integrated CS Professional Suite applications such as UltraTax CS and Accounting CS. | Xero lists connections to Xero HQ, Xero Workpapers, Xero Tax and more than 30 third-party proposal, onboarding and document-management apps. |
| Purpose | Practice CS is practice management software for accountants that tracks time and billing and helps firms manage their work. | Xero Practice Manager is now integrated into Xero Partner Hub, combining practice management with client and compliance tools. |
| Reporting | Practice CS provides detailed business data with custom report formatting options. | Users can run standard reports, customise samples, or create reports about jobs, time, costs, productivity, and recoverable costs. |
| Support | The 2026 support schedule lists Practice CS with Accounting CS and Workpapers CS under product-specific support hours. | Xero says its partner consulting team can help configure the product, with Xero Central and its team available for support. |
Practice CS plans
- Practice CSPriced on request
Xero Practice Manager plans
- Silver, Gold or Platinum partnerFree
- 1 user65 NZD a month
- One user65 NZD a month
- 3 users99 NZD a month
- Three users99 NZD a month
- Up to 10 users149 NZD a month
Pick Practice CS if…
Practice CS suits accounting firms of different sizes that need to manage client work, time, billing, and staff tasks. Firms considering it should check whether its web or Windows access and optional modules fit their workflows.
Pick Xero Practice Manager if…
Xero Practice Manager suits accounting and bookkeeping practices in Xero’s partner program that need to coordinate jobs, record time and bill clients. It may also fit firms seeking reporting, configurable workflows and links to Xero accounts.