AutoEntry Alternative: Multi-Account Statement Detection
AutoEntry treats each account in a multi-account statement as a separate document—multiplying credit costs by 3x per page per account. Banks often combine checking, savings, and credit cards into one PDF. Zera Books automatically detects and separates all accounts for one flat $79/month with unlimited processing.
The Multi-Account Statement Problem
Most banks consolidate multiple accounts into a single monthly PDF statement. A typical client might receive one 20-page document containing:
- Checking account transactions (pages 1-8)
- Savings account summary (pages 9-11)
- Business credit card transactions (pages 12-20)
For accountants and bookkeepers, this creates a processing challenge. AutoEntry's credit-based system charges 3 credits per page per account—meaning each account type costs separately. A 20-page statement with 3 accounts could consume credits for all three accounts.
Zera Books uses Zera AI to automatically detect account boundaries, separate each account into individual files, and maintain proper metadata—all for one unlimited price.
AutoEntry's Multi-Account Challenge
- Each account costs 3 credits per page separately
- Manual account selection required
- Must split PDFs manually before upload
- Credits multiply by number of accounts
- Risk of mixing account types in import
Zera Books Solution
- Automatic account detection with Zera AI
- Upload one PDF, get separate Excel files per account
- No manual splitting required
- One flat price regardless of account count
- Account metadata preserved automatically
How AutoEntry Handles Multi-Account Statements
The AutoEntry Workflow
Manual PDF Splitting
You must manually split the combined statement PDF into separate files for each account type (checking, savings, credit card) before uploading to AutoEntry.
Upload Each Account Separately
Upload each split PDF file one at a time, selecting the correct account type for each document in AutoEntry's interface.
Credits Multiply by Accounts
Each account costs 3 credits per page. A 20-page statement with 3 accounts could consume credits for all sections—Bronze plan's 50 credits depleted quickly.
Manual Reconciliation
Track which Excel files correspond to which accounts, then import each file into the correct QuickBooks or Xero account manually.
Time Impact: Manual Multi-Account Processing
15-20 min
Per multi-account statement to manually split and upload
3x credits
Cost multiplier for 3-account statements
High risk
Of importing to wrong account
How Zera Books Handles Multi-Account Statements
The Zera Books Automated Workflow
Upload Complete Statement
Upload the original multi-account PDF exactly as received from the bank—no manual splitting required.
Zera AI Detects Accounts
Zera AI automatically identifies checking, savings, credit card, and loan accounts within the PDF—trained on millions of multi-account statement formats.
Automatic Separation
Each account is automatically extracted into a separate Excel file with proper account numbers, types, and transaction data preserved.
One-Click Import
Import each account file into QuickBooks or Xero with AI categorization already applied—ready for reconciliation.
Smart Account Detection
Zera AI recognizes account type boundaries by analyzing statement headers, transaction patterns, and account numbers—no templates needed.
Metadata Preservation
Each separated account file maintains account number, type, opening/closing balance, and statement period—critical for accurate reconciliation.
One Flat Price
Process statements with 1 account or 10 accounts—same $79/month. No credit multiplication, no per-account fees.
Multi-Account Cost Comparison
Real-World Scenario Analysis
Typical small business receives one 20-page monthly statement containing 3 accounts (checking, savings, business credit card):
AutoEntry Cost
Bronze plan (50 credits) can't even cover one multi-account statement!
Zera Books Cost
Process unlimited multi-account statements for $79/month flat rate.
10 Clients/Month
Each with 3-account statements (20 pages avg)
30 Clients/Month
Each with 3-account statements (20 pages avg)
50 Clients/Month
Each with 3-account statements (20 pages avg)
"My clients send me all kinds of messy PDFs from different banks. This tool handles them all and saves me probably 10 hours a week that I used to spend on manual entry."
Ashish Josan
Manager, CPA
10 hours/week
Time saved processing statements
All banks
Any format, any account type
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Stop Splitting PDFs Manually. Start Processing Smarter.
Upload multi-account statements once. Get separate Excel files per account automatically. No manual splitting, no credit multiplication—just $79/month unlimited.