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Categories/Tax & Accounting/Cranston AI
Cranston AI

Cranston AI

Founded by Sean O'Bannon in 2025

Automates bookkeeping and tax filing for startups using AI and CPA oversight.

Pricing model

Paid

Rating

★ People love it

Time to value

Quick Setup (< 1 hour)

You can use Cranston AI to automate your startup's bookkeeping and tax filing. It connects to your bank accounts and financial tools, categorizes transactions, reconciles accounts, and generates financial reports. AI handles routine tasks, while a team of CPAs reviews the work to ensure accuracy. This means you get up-to-date financials without the manual effort.

What Cranston AI does

Connect bank accounts and financial toolsCategorize and reconcile transactionsGenerate financial reports and dashboardsProcess and approve invoicesTrack and manage expensesPrepare tax filings and documentationMonitor cash flow and runwayEnsure compliance with financial regulationsAI categorizes transactions with 99%+ accuracyConnects to existing bank accounts and financial toolsCPAs review and ensure accuracy of financialsGenerates real-time financial reports and dashboardsAutomates invoice processing and expense trackingIntegrates with QuickBooks and other accounting softwareProvides tax-ready documentationOffers mobile app access for on-the-go management

Pricing breakdown

Pricing model: Paid

PlanList price
Bookkeeping (per client book)$30 / mo
Tax prep (per prepared return)$40 one-time

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