CCH Central software suite
A market-leading fully integrated central database of accounting software that can intelligently share information wherever and whenever it’s needed.
Integrated accounting software
CCH Central
Get a complete picture of your clients and your practice, share information effortlessly and improve client service.
Greater insight
Get a clear view of what’s important this minute or this month. The intuitive interface makes it easy for everyone – even occasional users – to find out what needs to be done.
Improved data flow
Secure links to online sources – including HMRC’s digital account for each taxpayer and transactional data from third-party, online accounting systems. Effortlessly provide data to those who need it.
Enhanced client service
Get a complete picture of your clients and your practice without having to swap between individual programs. Give your clients a faster, better service based on complete and current data in real-time.
Efficiency from a single database
CCH Central eliminates wasted effort and eradicates errors with a single, central database so you only enter and update information in one place.
Standardise routine processes
Automate and standardise routine processes within your practice, leaving you more time to deal with any exceptions.
Better planning, greater foresight
Use up to date information to make well-informed decisions. Find out about potential situations before they become problems.
Faster reporting
Simple drag and drop reporting tools make information instantly accessible, no matter where it’s held.
Quicker working
Within all modules in CCH Central you can open and detach multiple tabs allowing you to easily scan across different screens quickly for improved performance.
Discover how CCH Central can transform your practice
CCH Central is far more than just a central database. It’s an environment in which programs within the CCH software suite can intelligently share information.Watch our short video to find out how
Configure your home page
Configure CCH Central the way you want and easily access all the information you need about your client from a single application.In CCH Central everything you need to know about your client, from their contact details, to the current WIP, history of bills, to the production of accounts and tax returns can be accessed from a single application. This eliminates the need to log into various separate software, flicking between screens or copy and pasting details from one system to another.
Automate routine processes through workflows
Workflows guide staff through their daily tasks. These can be triggered by an event – such as setting up a new client – or by the completion of another workflow, leaving partners and managers free to focus on managing end-to-end client relationships.Simple to use but powerful report generator
The CCH Reporting tool allows you to uncover the answers you need to find from within your practice data. The reports can contain data from thousands of fields across all products within the CCH Central suite.You can also mix data from different products, for example Client turnover from CCH Accounts Production vs fee income from CCH Practice Management.
An easy to follow wizard guides your though creating your reports which can be saved, exported or shared with colleagues as you wish. CCH Reporting also contains filters, pivot tables or calculated columns to help you understand and view your data the best way possible.
Personalise workspaces across your departments
CCH Central allows everyone to get the information they need presented in a format that works best for them. For example, partners or managers can create dashboards giving them a snapshot view on a variety of metrics across the practice including upcoming task and appointments, tax return volumes, WIP or debt recoverability.“The amount of useful information you can extract from the software is almost limitless. With our old system I was always thinking ‘Will I be able to get hold of this information?’; with CCH Central, I know I can. Changing software suppliers after such a long time can be a painful process but things are so much better now, so I’ve no regrets. In fact, I’d say it’s the best business decision I have made.”
Les Shorthouse, Shorthouse & Martin