Affiliate Disclosure
Last updated: 1 January 2025
Our Commitment to Transparency
At AccountingAITools, we believe in complete transparency with our readers. This disclosure explains how we earn money and how it affects (or rather, doesn't affect) our content.
How We Earn Money
AccountingAITools earns money in two primary ways:
1. Affiliate Commissions
Some links on our website are "affiliate links." This means that if you click on a link and sign up for or purchase a product, we may receive a commission from the company at no additional cost to you.
We have affiliate relationships with many of the tools we review, including but not limited to accounting software, AI tools, and productivity applications.
2. Display Advertising
We display advertisements on our website through advertising networks such as Google AdSense. We earn money when visitors view or click on these advertisements.
How This Affects Our Reviews
It doesn't. Our reviews are based solely on the merits of each product. Here's our commitment to you:
- Honest reviews - We review tools based on their features, usability, and value, not their commission rates
- No pay-for-play - Companies cannot pay for higher ratings or more favourable reviews
- Genuine recommendations - We only recommend tools we believe will genuinely help accountants
- Full disclosure - We clearly identify affiliate links
Our Promise
We would rather lose an affiliate commission than recommend a tool that isn't right for you. Our reputation depends on giving you honest, helpful advice.
How to Identify Affiliate Links
Affiliate links on our website:
- Often include a "CTA" button like "Try Free" or "Get Started"
- Open in a new tab
- Include the attribute rel="noopener sponsored"
We also include a note at the bottom of tool review pages indicating that the page contains affiliate links.
What Happens When You Use Our Links
When you click an affiliate link:
- You're taken to the company's website
- A cookie may be placed in your browser to track the referral
- If you make a purchase within the cookie period (varies by company), we receive a commission
- You pay the same price as if you'd gone directly to the website
Why We Use Affiliate Links
Running a website costs money. Server hosting, content creation, and research all require resources. Affiliate commissions help us:
- Keep the website running and ad-free where possible
- Invest time in thorough, hands-on reviews
- Provide free, high-quality content to our readers
- Stay independent and unbiased
Questions?
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or how we make money, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're happy to discuss this openly.
Thank you for supporting AccountingAITools. Your trust means everything to us.