How Poof Works

Transform your bookkeeping in 3 simple steps. No accounting degree required - just connect your accounts and let our AI handle the rest.

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Get Started in 3 Simple Steps

From setup to insights in under 10 minutes

1

Upload & Connect

Import bank statements (CSV/PDF), Excel files, connect via Plaid, or upload receipts and invoices for automatic scanning.

2-5 minutes
  • Import bank statements (CSV/PDF) & Excel files
  • Connect accounts directly via Plaid
  • Upload receipts & invoices for OCR scanning
  • One-time setup with automatic syncing

Step 1: Connect your bank

2

AI Does the Work

Watch Poof automatically categorize transactions, detect recurring charges, match transactions to invoices and bills, and scan receipts.

Automated
  • Automatic transaction categorization
  • Recurring charge detection & prediction
  • Smart transaction matching to invoices & bills
  • Receipt scanning with data extraction

Step 2: AI categorizes transactions

3

Run Your Business

Get insights, send invoices, create budgets, forecast cash flow, and make informed financial decisions. Your books are always ready when you need them.

Ongoing
  • 13 financial reports with real-time data
  • AI-powered budgeting and cash flow forecasting
  • Professional invoicing with automated follow-ups
  • Tax-ready books year-round

Step 3: Review your reports

See Poof in Action

Explore how our key features work behind the scenes

Financial Import & AI Mapping

Upload financial data and watch AI organize everything automatically with smart account mapping.

1
Upload your files - Excel, CSV, PDF, or bank statements
2
AI analyzes & maps accounts - Smart suggestions for chart of accounts
3
Review & approve mappings - Quick validation of AI recommendations
4
Transactions auto-categorized - Your books are organized instantly

Professional Invoicing

Create and send professional invoices in minutes with automated payment tracking.

1
Select customer & services - From your organized customer database
2
Customize invoice template - Professional branded invoices
3
Send instantly - Email directly from Poof
4
Track payment status - Know exactly who owes what

Real-Time Financial Reporting

Generate 13 professional financial reports instantly with real-time data.

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Choose your date range - Any period you need
2
Select report type - P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Budget vs Actual, and 9 more
3
Generate in seconds - Real-time data, professional formatting
4
Export or share easily - PDF, Excel, or direct sharing

Receipt Scanning & OCR

Upload photos of receipts and invoices for automatic data extraction and categorization.

1
Snap a photo - Upload receipts or invoices (including HEIC)
2
AI extracts data - Vendor, amount, date, and category identified
3
Duplicate detection - Prevents double-entry of the same receipt
4
Auto-categorized - Expense is created and categorized automatically

Recurring Charge Detection

AI automatically identifies and predicts recurring transactions in your accounts.

1
AI scans transactions - Identifies repeating patterns automatically
2
Frequency analysis - Weekly, biweekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual
3
Confidence scoring - Know how certain each detection is
4
Next payment prediction - See when charges are expected next

Bank Statement Import

Upload CSV or PDF bank statements for transactions beyond the Plaid sync window.

1
Upload statement - CSV or PDF files up to 25MB
2
Intelligent column mapping - AI maps your statement format
3
Duplicate prevention - No double-counting of transactions
4
Batch preview & import - Review everything before committing

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Common Questions

Everything you need to know about getting started

How long does it take to set up?

Most businesses are up and running in under 5 minutes. Simply connect your bank accounts and our AI takes care of the rest. No complex configuration or manual data entry required.

What if the AI categorizes something wrong?

Simply click to correct any categorization and our AI learns from your input. The more you use Poof, the more accurate it becomes for your specific business patterns.

Can I import my existing bookkeeping data?

Yes. We support imports from QuickBooks, Xero, CSV files, and most other accounting software. You can also upload CSV or PDF bank statements for transactions beyond the 30-day Plaid sync window.

How does the AI categorization work?

Our BRAID engine analyzes transaction patterns, merchant information, and your business type to automatically categorize transactions. It also detects recurring charges and matches transactions to invoices and bills. It learns from your corrections and gets more accurate over time.

What types of receipts can I process?

Upload photos of any receipt or invoice — paper, digital, or email receipts in JPG, PNG, or HEIC format. Our OCR engine extracts vendor name, amount, date, and category automatically, with built-in duplicate detection.

How accurate is the bank reconciliation?

Our AI matches and categorizes transactions with 95%+ accuracy. Any discrepancies are flagged for quick review, and the system learns from your corrections.

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