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Accounting clients are quietly loyal and rarely write reviews unless asked. The right moment is right after a good outcome, like a filed return, a resolved notice or a clean first quarter of books. AI can send that short request and track replies. Keep replies free of client details, since even confirming someone is a client can be a privacy problem.
Talk through your firm with the person who builds it
A free 30-minute call. You leave knowing which part of your accounting firm to hand to AI first, what we would build, and roughly how long it takes.
Ask after a win
A client who just heard “your notice is resolved” is the best person to ask. Make it one tap and one sentence.
Skip the ask during weeks when a client is worried about a balance due. Wait until after the payment plan or the refund, when the news is better.
Answer carefully
Thank reviewers in general terms. Do not mention their return, their business finances or their situation. AI can draft the reply, and you decide whether to post it.
If a review is critical about fees, resist explaining them in public. Offer a call instead.
Use what they say
Reviews tell you what people value. If many mention fast answers, say so on your site. Check your state board’s rules on testimonials first.
Put two or three of the best near the contact form on your site.
Picture this
Examples of what it can look like. Illustrations, not clients.
The day an amended return is accepted, the client gets a thank-you with a link to leave a review.
A review says “finally someone who explains things.” A short, warm reply goes up with no detail about her case.
A quiet month shows which clients have not been asked yet.
The rules that apply, in their own words
“unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce, are hereby declared unlawful.”
“It is an unfair or deceptive act or practice and a violation of this part for a business to write, create, or sell a consumer review”
Sources
- 16 CFR Part 465 (FTC rule on reviews and testimonials): The ban on fake, bought or suppressed reviews.
- IRS: Circular 230: The rules for people who practice before the IRS.
- NIST AI Risk Management Framework: The U.S. standards body’s framework for using AI responsibly.
- 15 U.S.C. § 45 (FTC Act, Section 5): The federal ban on unfair or deceptive business practices, ads included.
Talk through your firm with the person who builds it
A free 30-minute call. You leave knowing which part of your accounting firm to hand to AI first, what we would build, and roughly how long it takes.
Questions
Can I ask every client?
You can, but choose the ones who had a good result. Do not offer rewards for reviews.
What about a negative review?
Reply briefly and offer to talk offline. Never defend yourself with their financial details.
Do I need permission to quote a review on my site?
Reviews posted on a public platform have their own terms, and professional rules may apply. Check both before reusing a client’s words.
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