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ENGAGEMENT LETTERS & PROPOSALS FOR ACCOUNTANTS

Engagements
& Proposals

Built right into our AI-infused Practice Management. Not bolted on.

“Easy to use, intuitive and accessible. Canopy checks all the must have boxes for managing workflow, teams, client communication, documentation and collaboration. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the automation capabilities.”
Melissa L., Owner
Here’s how Canopy’s AI powers better engagements:
  • Auto-launch workflows the moment a proposal is signed with no manual setup or task creation

Turn new opportunities into
(even) more firm revenue.

It’s time to look at engagement letters and proposals differently.

 

ControlRevenue

Increase Firm Revenue

Set clear pricing and terms up front so every out-of-scope request becomes a new opportunity to boost revenue. When clients ask for extra work, you can confidently point back to the agreement and issue a new engagement.

OneStopClientPortal

Delight Your Clients

The proposal isn’t just a document—it’s the first impression you make. Send securely to prospects and clients. Did we mention, it’s already in our well-loved (and used) client portal?

AutomateBusyWork

Work Smarter

There’s smart work and there’s busy work. Remove the busy work of project kickoff and automate it. Workflow gets triggered the moment a client signs the engagement. No more lag time due to … busy work.

Create Engagement - Upsell
ENGAGEMENT PACKAGES

Clients Choose. Canopy Automates.

With Canopy’s engagement packages, you can offer structured, tiered service options – like Basic, Standard, or Premium– without extra setup or admin. Each package connects directly to tasks, billing, and workflows so since a client chooses, your team can get to work. 

  • Offer three-tier proposals tied to pricing, scope, and service levels
  • Automatically trigger the right tasks when a package is accepted
  • Use templates to standardize services and scale repeatably
  • Collect signatures fast with built-in eSign and smart field placement

“Tiered packages allow you to build profit margins into each tier, so every new client translates to real profit instead of just more hours worked. Instead of tying your income to your input, you’re tying it to the outcome—your expertise.”

Ryan Lazanis

/ Future Firm Inc.

Eliminate Scope Creep
COMMUNICATE TERMS

Eliminate Scope Creep

We’re here to help you stick to your true role: trusted advisor guiding clients to financial success. Let Canopy take on the reminders, automated payment collection, and the communication of boundaries (more formally known as t’s and c’s). That way, you and the client are on the same page. Any “out of scope” requests can point back to the terms and require a new engagement.

Templatize Engagement Letters
TEMPLATIZE ENGAGEMENT LETTERS

Streamline Your Work

Building proposals from scratch every time is a surefire way to slow down your workflow. With Canopy, you can create proposals once, standardizing everything—services, tasks to be done, pricing, and terms—and then reuse them over and over again. It's easier than ever to de-silo engagements—anyone on your team can send—while maintaining uniformity across the firm.

Create Engagement - Emphasize Value
BRANDED PROPOSALS

Tell Your Story

The proposal isn’t just a document. It’s your firm's first impression. Now you can deliver a branded client experience so delightful, it almost signs itself. With customizable welcome messages, embedded videos, and PDF attachments, you can craft a polished client experience that builds trust (and your brand) from your very first interaction. 

Templates - Automate Workflows
BUILT IN, NOT BOLTED ON

Automate Workflows

You've already put in the work to outline your proposal. The moment it's accepted, you’re off to the races, with Canopy automatically assigning tasks to your team and requesting client information. That’s because Canopy’s Engagements are built in, not bolted on with an integration. You can rely on Canopy to automate project kickoffs so you can focus on the client outcome.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

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Canopy Engagements help accounting firms streamline proposal creation, standardize pricing, and automate client onboarding. The main benefits include:

  • Faster proposal turnaround with reusable, branded templates

  • Clearer scope and pricing using customizable engagement packages

  • Built-in eSignatures for fast, secure agreement collection

  • Automatic task generation linked to accepted engagements

  • Bulk engagement sending for seasonal or batch client onboarding

  • Reduced scope creep and better team alignment on deliverables

By connecting proposals to workflows, billing, and eSign, Canopy Engagements reduce admin time and increase firm profitability.

Canopy Engagements go beyond proposals by connecting client agreements directly to your firm’s workflows, task templates, billing, and document management. Unlike standalone proposal tools like Ignition or Anchor, Canopy offers:

  • End-to-end automation — proposals trigger tasks, deadlines, and reminders automatically

  • Integrated eSign with smart field placement and mobile-friendly signing

  • Built-in engagement packages for scalable, tiered pricing

  • Bulk sending capabilities to streamline busy season onboarding

  • All-in-one practice management — no need to sync with multiple external tools

With Canopy, your engagements aren’t just signed—they’re operationalized across your firm from day one.

Canopy Engagements help firms close deals faster and boost average revenue per client by 20-30% using 3-tiered-packages. They also help create a 5-star client experience by making proposals clearer, more professional, and easier to accept. Key revenue-driving benefits include:

  • Tiered engagement packages that let clients self-select higher-value services

  • Faster acceptance with digital, mobile-friendly eSignatures

  • Upsell opportunities built into structured proposals

  • Clear scope and pricing that reduce friction and hesitation

  • Less time on admin means more capacity to serve and sell

By simplifying how services are packaged and sold, Canopy helps firms increase close rates and capture more value per engagement.

 

Yes. Canopy Engagements allows firms to create reusable engagement templates that can be customized for each client. This ensures consistency across proposals and saves time during onboarding.

Yes. Service items and their rates are displayed within the engagement. Firms can bill hourly or by item, collect a deposit up front, require payment details to be saved, and so much more. Never chase a payment again. Get paid before the work even begins.

Canopy Engagements use reusable templates and tiered packages to help firms deliver consistent service levels and standardized pricing across all clients. With Canopy, you can:

  • Pre-define services, fees, and terms in branded engagement templates

  • Offer structured packages (e.g., Basic, Standard, Premium) to align scope and value

  • Auto-generate tasks based on the selected package—no manual setup needed

  • Prevent scope creep by clearly outlining what’s included (and what’s not)

This ensures every client receives a reliable, repeatable experience—and your team always knows what to deliver.

Yes. Canopy Engagements lets you embed videos from YouTube or Vimeo, add a welcome message, and attach PDF documents to proposals. This helps firms showcase their value, set expectations, and create a polished client experience.

Canopy Engagements is designed for mid-sized and large U.S.-based accounting firms with 10 to 100+ employees. It is also a great fit for smaller, fast-growing firms that want to scale their services and operations without adding headcount.