Changelog

Follow up on the latest improvements and updates.

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✅ Multiuser Sign-Off
One of our most requested features has officially landed—and it’s a game changer!
Multiuser Sign-Off lets you assign multiple team members to review and sign off on key workflows, bringing clarity, accountability, and collaboration to a whole new level.
✨ Assign as many sign-off reviewers as you need
✨ Track everything with automatic timestamps and audit logs
✨ Revert sign-offs when something needs a second look
✨ Fully decoupled from task assignees for clear ownership separation
✨ Apply sign-offs at the template level
From close prep to final review, your team stays in sync—no more wondering who’s seen what.
Available now on all closing tasks—go try it out and let us know what you think!
Other Improvements
  • Introduced a setting allowing firms to make username and password the default client portal login path instead of the magic link.
  • Introduced a report setting allowing users to display blank spaces for empty values in report packages instead of dashes.
Bug Fixes
  • Fixed a bug where the “new task assigned” notification email showed a blank table.
  • Fixed a bug causing text in tasks to be light grey and hard to read when task lock is on for users.
  • Fixed a bug preventing users from deleting vendors in Xero files.
  • Fixed a bug where a standard user without client access was receiving client notifications.
  • Fixed a bug where the tax return due date stayed red even after the tax project was marked as Filed.
  • Fixed formatting issues in email signatures.
  • Fixed a bug where contacts could submit an e-sign doc with only half of the required signatures.
  • Fixed a bug where applying an Organizer draft triggered a misleading error message.
  • Fixed a bug where files in default signature request templates failed to load in some cases.
  • Fixed a bug where the overdue close special filter did not work on the client list.
  • Fixed a bug where the non-closing bubble color was incorrect when the due date window was not set to default.
  • Fixed a bug where the tax return section showed a disabled state while the setting was still loading on first load.
  • Fixed a bug where sorting the Uploaded Files column did not work in ascending/descending order.
  • Fixed misalignment in the Signature Requests modal between the “more options” and “download” buttons.
  • Fixed a bug where the wrong currency symbols displayed in transaction questions for Canadian files.
  • Fixed a bug where portal contacts had issues uploading files via the organizer.
  • Fixed a bug where email templates were not linking correctly in some user reports.
  • Fixed a bug where sales tax appeared in error and incorrectly showed USD instead of CAD.
  • Fixed a bug in task templates where the selected number of quarters reset on page refresh.
  • Fixed a bug where opening transaction splits unintentionally opened all line items.
  • Fixed a bug where the trash feature returned a “failed to permanently delete files” error.
  • Fixed a bug where the Intercom chat bubble did not appear on tax return pages.
  • Fixed a bug where clients received a “Failed to Login” error when using the portal.
  • Fixed a bug where attachment previews displayed behind the compare pop-up.
  • Fixed a bug where the send button in personal inbox drafts remained greyed out.
  • Fixed multiple bugs: Visual Metrics not populating and the Executive Summary appearing out of order.
  • Fixed a data issue causing incorrect “Waiting on client” counts for transaction questions.
  • Updated Chrome extension to allow client selection if one is not detected.
  • Fixed a bug where stale object errors incorrectly indicated two users were editing the same record when only one was active.
  • Fixed a bug where client uploads resulted in an error.
  • Fixed a bug where the Product/Services search in Receipts did not respond to typed input.
  • Fixed a bug where an incorrect error message appeared when updating deposits a second time.
  • Fixed a bug that broke the QBO Tax Inconsistency Report.
  • Fixed a bug where vendor file functionality did not work.
  • Fixed a bug where currency showed as undefined on the first load of the Close page.
  • Fixed a bug where moving a file to a vendor in Receipts did not advance to the next invoice.
  • Fixed a bug preventing the February management report from publishing.
  • Fixed a bug in the Uploads Inbox where removing a search and hitting ‘refresh’ did not return all results.
  • Fixed a bug where open question reminders were triggered even when all transaction questions were marked as Resolved.
🗂️
Shared Folder in Keeper Emails
Say goodbye to digging through threads just to find that one email someone @tagged you on.
With the brand new
Shared Folder
in Keeper Emails, any email thread you’re tagged in now gets automatically routed to a centralized folder—making it easy to stay on top of shared convos, without needing to be CC’d.
📥 Get instant visibility into threads where you're mentioned
💬 Keep the internal conversation going with comments and task creation
⚡ Real-time updates as new comments arrive in shared threads
Whether you're jumping in to help or picking up where someone left off, the new
Shared Folder
keeps your team aligned and your workflow seamless.
Live now—just @tag a teammate to try it out!
Email Improvements
  • Streamlined contact management: users can now associate an email sender with a client, create new contacts from unknown senders, and modify which client an email is linked to.
  • Co-pilot for Keeper Emails is now in beta: Our Co-pilot feature offers AI-powered autocomplete in Keeper Emails to help users draft replies to your clients faster. Opt in via your practice and user settings.
  • Increased context in your inbox: Users can now hover over a contact's name in Emails and see a contact's name, email address, associated client plus a new option to create a new contact from the email.
  • Ensured email connection state updates correctly after access is revoked and users will be prompted to reconnect when necessary.
Other Improvements
  • Better performance tracking for closes: we added a column to the client list which shows whether closes were completed on-time or late.
  • Improved the P&L final review by giving users the ability to view transactions coded to parent accounts.
  • Added tax task updates to the activity log on the task as well as in practice settings.
  • Added an option to manage task tags from closing tasks.
  • Included currency gains and losses in the Metrics page for GBP ledger files.
  • Cleaned up navigation in the Receipts transaction review window.
Bug Fixes
  • Fixed a bug where converting unconnected clients to connected QBO clients did not properly integrate with QBO.
  • Fixed a bug where tax return due dates remained red even after the tax project was marked as Filed.
  • Fixed a bug causing formatting issues in the signatures message.
  • Fixed a bug where the overdue close special filter did not work on the client list.
  • Fixed a bug where the non-closing task bubble color displayed incorrectly when the due date window was not the default.
  • Fixed a bug where attachment previews appeared behind the compare popup.
  • Fixed a bug where Visual Metrics were not populating and the Executive Summary was displaying out of order.
  • Fixed a bug where the Product/Services search in Receipts did not filter results when entering text.
  • Fixed a bug where vendor files functionality did not work.
  • Fixed a bug where moving a file to a vendor in Receipts did not advance to the next invoice.
  • Fixed a bug where removing a search and hitting ‘refresh’ in the Uploads Inbox did not bring back all results.
  • Fixed a bug where similar historical transactions were not visible.
  • Fixed a bug where the extension showed a “Failed to attach question” error message.
  • Fixed a bug where Xero did not populate in the extra tab when opening a client, and editing caused errors.
  • Fixed a bug where memos were not syncing properly from Keeper to QBO.
  • Fixed a bug where the wrong currency symbols appeared in transaction questions for Canadian files.
  • Fixed a bug where client reminder emails were not being sent.
  • Fixed a bug where the attachment count did not appear until clicking on the file icon.

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Client Portal

File Reviews

Workflow / Task Management

April 3, 2025

Multi-currency support is here (limited release)! 💱🌍
You can now work with any currency supported in your clients’ accounting ledgers. From management reports to client questions, every detail is shown in the correct currency for clearer communication and deeper transaction reviews. Whether you’re viewing exchange rates or selecting the correct currency when adding new vendors and customers, you’ll always have the full financial context.
This will be going live for all practices soon. Want early access? Opt in here.
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Email Improvements
  • Thread details will now be collapsed in replies to improve readability, and you can still expand and view the full thread when needed.
  • Permissions for emails can now be assigned when adding a new user to Keeper, giving admins control over access to personal inboxes, the firm inbox, and client email history upon user creation.
Other Improvements
  • We introduced a more intuitive chat interface for reviewing client questions and responses within transaction review reports.
  • We expanded the date range filters available in the activity log.
  • The Prepare 1099s report now includes transactions from the current month.
  • You can now add contacts to a client's portal directly from the close page, even if they exist for another client.
  • You can now track inconsistencies in your VAT reporting through our new VAT Consistency Report.
Bug Fixes
  • Fixed a bug where the Journal Report was not pulling all transactions for a client and was failing silently.
  • Fixed a bug where a bill payment was missing in the Prepare 1099s report.
  • Fixed a bug where the Management Report graph displayed full-year values instead of prior year YTD values.
  • Fixed a bug where Keeper did not recognize HST/GST payable for a transaction.
  • Fixed a bug where the custom task box populated behind the previous dropdown.
  • Fixed a bug with the expense inconsistency exclusion list formatting, where the dropdown didn’t fit the modal properly.
  • Fixed a bug where users were unable to connect a Xero client.
  • Fixed a bug where Transaction Review tasks were showing in USD for a CAD file.
  • Fixed a bug that prevented receipts from being viewed in the portal.
  • Fixed a bug where a UI overlay hindered converting client uploads/files into tasks.
  • Fixed a bug where the CSV export for questions from a client showed an incorrect name.
  • Fixed a bug where attachments added to non-transaction questions were not visible in the Chrome extension.
  • Fixed a bug where a signature request with signing order appeared in the Client Portal before the client could sign.
Lightning-Fast Client List 🚀
We dramatically improved Client List load times making it faster and more responsive —especially for firms with large client bases. Navigation is smoother, searches are quicker, and everything just feels snappier! ✨
Receipts + Vendor Improvements
  • You can now view W9 and vendor requests directly within Receipts.
  • Manual journal values now display correctly in Xero vendor drilldowns.
E-Signature Enhancements
  • Added default templates for commonly used forms like the 8879 (Married/Unmarried).
  • Users can now see which KBA method was used in completed documents.
Other Improvements
  • Optimized Xero integration: fixed incorrect grouping in P&L, added Fiscal YTD support, and reduced unnecessary tab openings.
  • Fixed various Client Portal issues: deep links, padding, archived client views, session handling, and file organization.
  • Improved search, filters, and dropdowns in the Client List and Tax Return views.
  • Made CP announcements expandable and improved SEO with updated meta tags.
  • Improved question assignment, color picker behavior, and email template refresh UX.
  • Cleaned up legacy code and raw SQL queries to boost stability and maintainability.
Bug Fixes
  • Fixed errors in Drafts folder, transaction rules, email compare comments, and custom 1099 reports.
  • Fixed account code issues in multi-currency, vendor exclusion inconsistencies, and missing timers CSV exports.
  • Fixed frontend issues in metrics tab naming, file deep linking, and transaction file resolution.
Advanced Email Folder Support is Here!
Keep all of your email communication organized with advanced support for Gmail labels and Outlook folders. Quickly drag & drop, move, and label messages to find exactly what you need—so nothing gets lost in the shuffle.
Try it out today! 🎉
Email Improvements
  • Added advanced support for Gmail labels and Outlook folders, allowing for better organization and message management.
  • Optimized email loading performance for large folder structures.
  • Ordered folders/labels alphabetically and ensured new ones update properly in the UI.
E-Signature Improvements
  • Contact emails now appear as drop-down suggestions when selecting recipients.
  • Users can now see which KBA method was used in completed E-Signature documents.
  • Improved E-Signature UX by collapsing “Continue” by default and tightening padding.
Other Improvements
  • Added the ability to add custom tasks on the Close page.
  • Removed blank checklists when adding new tasks.
Bug Fixes
  • Fixed an issue where adding a user to a client in Client Settings caused a server error.
  • Fixed an issue where the Custom 1099 Report did not have an option to exclude individual transactions.
  • Fixed an error message that appeared when navigating to files in the Client Portal.
  • Fixed an issue where updating an assignee in Client Portal Quickview would remove the assignee when switching questions.
  • Fixed an issue where the dropdown in the Client List (Tax Returns View) was not working.
  • Fixed an issue where the Custom Property column was not filtering correctly (ascending/descending/no filter).
  • Fixed an issue where custom tax return statuses were not appearing in the Client List dropdown.
  • Fixed missing "Calendar Quarter" option in Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet date pickers.
  • Fixed adjustments needed in QuickBooks Online item-based mapping.
  • Fixed an issue where Tax-Only clients were not appearing in the Tax Suite.
  • Fixed an issue where non-transaction question attachments were automatically being organized under Files > Transactions.
  • Fixed an issue where users could add credit card accounts twice in the Account Reconciliation section.
  • Fixed an issue where connecting to QuickBooks Online for the first time during Keeper account setup caused an error.

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fixed

File Reviews

Workflow / Task Management

Time Tracking

Receipts

March 13, 2025

Take Control of Email Access in Keeper!
We’re thrilled to introduce a powerful update to Keeper Emails—giving you full control over email access across your team. Now, you can choose:
✅ Who can view and interact with the
Firm inbox
✅ Who has access
Shared email history
with your clients
✅ Who can connect
individual email accounts
while keeping sensitive info private
This update helps you manage communication effortlessly while ensuring the right people have the right access.
Try it out today! 🎉
Email Improvements
  • Added a 30-second option for Undo Send in Keeper Emails
Receipts Improvements
  • Added support for products and services in bills and expenses.
  • Added an option to be notified when clients submit documents via their receipts forwarding email.
Other Improvements
  • Added a setting to restrict starting new closes to manager and admin users.
  • Added the ability to exclude groups of accounts by account type from Transaction Review reports.
  • Added the ability to move tasks between sections in templates.
  • Added a step to e-signatures requiring signers to confirm their intent to sign a legally binding document.
  • Made major improvements to client list performance and load times.
  • Added granularity to timer exports, including the ability to expand decimals to 6 places.
Bug Fixes
  • Fixed a bug where managers could not view firm tasks assigned to them while standards could.
  • Fixed a bug where users received vendor uploaded file notifications but couldn’t see them in Vendor Requests.
  • Fixed a bug where removing a user and then trying to re-add them in the same session didn’t work.
  • Fixed a bug where e-signatures were not downloadable.
  • Fixed a bug where the typing indicator was white in the mobile app, making it unclear when someone was typing.
  • Fixed a bug where navigating out of and back into the mobile app froze the screen.
  • Fixed a bug where updating transaction files produced a “Business Validation Error: Make sure all your transactions have a GST/HST rate before you save,” and resolved related tax code issues for invoices and sales receipts.
  • Fixed a bug by adding a “more options” button to the non-transaction question file modal.
  • Fixed a bug where client notes could not be opened.
  • Fixed a bug that caused white-labeled portal custom domains to be down.
  • Fixed a bug where an error occurred when re-activating a client.
  • Fixed a bug where the “Transfers are currently disabled for transactions with multiple line items” error incorrectly appeared for single line item transactions.
  • Fixed a bug where attachment portal files could not be located.
  • Fixed a bug where the Signatures folder appeared in portal files even when the practice did not have Tax Suite.
  • Fixed a bug where the New Onboarding Keeper template no longer appeared in Task Template options.
  • Fixed a bug where the “Delete a Xero client” button was missing.
E-signature request templates
You can now create e-signature request templates and apply them to your clients for routine forms like e-file authorizations or engagement letters! Save draft requests as templates, browse existing templates from a client's page, or even bulk apply templates to multiple clients - saving you time and ensuring each form is consistently filled out.
Other Improvements
  • Increased performance of the All contacts list for practices with many contacts.
Bug Fixes
  • Fixed a bug where editing a property to be empty caused the filter to show an empty option.
  • Fixed a bug where the Excel/CSV preview library was throwing a runtime error.
  • Fixed a bug where an error message appeared when deleting a contact.
  • Fixed a bug in the non-transaction questions files section where the ellipsis was cut off when there was enough space.
  • Fixed a bug where an error message appeared when loading the Reporting tab.
  • Fixed a bug where a user revoking personal inbox access did not persist.
  • Fixed a bug where forwarding one receipt to two @books.cc emails resulted in both receipts landing in one client.
  • Fixed a bug where reviewing an attachment triggered a “Something went wrong” error.
  • Fixed a bug where users could not create a draft email from the Templates modal.
  • Fixed a bug where the Keeper Sign Up logo did not load correctly on the /sign-up/ page.
  • Fixed a bug causing slow load times for search transactions; table defaults now revert to 20 items per page.

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Client Portal

Workflow / Task Management

Receipts

February 27, 2025

Undo send in Keeper Emails
This week we made it possible to cancel sending your email from Keeper if you notice errors, missing information, or unintended recipients in your message.
You can configure the amount of time you want to be able to undo send (between 5-20 seconds) in your user settings, giving you flexibility and confidence in all outgoing messages from your firm.
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Receipts Improvements
  • Client note formatting is now preserved after posting or matching the receipt to a transaction.
  • Clients searching for receipts in the mobile app can now search by keywords in the receipt's memo, making it easier to find what they're looking for.
Tax Suite Improvements
  • Users can now mark organizers as complete on behalf of their clients.
  • Tax return workflow settings (assignees, due dates, customizations) will now copy over when opening a new tax year.
Other Improvements
  • Merge tags have been redesigned to improve visibility and clarity.
  • Clients can now switch between firms in the mobile app without having to log out in the cases where they work with more than one firm using Keeper.
  • Admins have the ability to delete saved firm-wide views in the case they are no longer relevant.
Bug Fixes
  • Fixed a bug where users were not receiving password reset emails.
  • Added a feature allowing users to mark organizers as complete.
  • Fixed a bug that prevented the tax basis from loading on the tax page.
  • Fixed a bug where the organizer “action required in other files” notification did not display in the mobile app.
  • Fixed a bug where transaction questions were appearing twice.
  • Fixed a bug where Mexican Xero clients were added to Keeper but did not appear on the client list.
  • Fixed a bug where text did not clear when adding users, requiring manual deletion after hitting “enter.”
  • Fixed a bug that caused an authentication conflict between the Client Portal and Keeper.
  • Fixed a bug where Excel previews sometimes displayed $0.
  • Fixed a bug where a “Transfers are currently disabled for transactions with multiple line items” error incorrectly appeared for single line item transactions.
  • Fixed a bug where the deleted tag was removed when moving to another close.
  • Fixed a bug where the OpEx setting in the Executive Summary report did not work for the bar graph.
  • Fixed a bug where the NOI on the Executive Summary was incorrect.
  • Fixed a bug where users received question emails even though there were 0 questions.
  • Fixed a bug where the merge tag was not populating in the subject line of email drafts.
  • Fixed a bug where standard users were unable to update tasks after adding them in firm tasks.
  • Fixed a bug where users repeatedly received an “Action Required: Please reconnect your practice email and resend your reminders” email.
  • Fixed a bug where the email signature PNG resized too small in email drafts to clients.
  • Fixed a bug where the “Remove to inbox” option appeared in both the draft and sent folders.
  • Fixed a bug where sorting the Linked Email column did not sort alphabetically by email subject.
  • Fixed a bug where the Forward button was not displayed correctly.
  • Fixed a bug where the Files tab in client info appeared distorted in the extension when a long word (e.g., “detail”) had no spaces.

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Client Portal

Workflow / Task Management

Collaboration / Commenting

Receipts

February 20, 2025

KBA E-signatures
The latest addition to our tax suite includes e-signatures with optional KBA verification! No more searching for an e-signature solution outside of Keeper - send your engagement letters, ACH authorizations, or other requests for free! Need an extra layer of identity verification for sensitive tax docs? We've got you covered. Add KBA verification for any recipient - check out this article to learn more.
Note: Templates for e-signatures are coming next week!
Receipts Improvements
  • You can now create and post Invoices from within Keeper Receipts.
  • Receipts submitted in the same email will now show up as "related" files, making it easier to understand if certain files should be merged and posted to the same transaction.
Tax Suite Improvements
  • We introduced a Tax Returns tab in the client portal so your clients can view completed projects and track the status of open returns.
  • Tax return projects marked as "Filed" will now be removed from the dashboard and will populate in a completed state on the Tax return tab.
  • The Tax Return client list can now be exported as a csv file.
Other Improvements
  • Comments are now available in the quick-view from the client list for non-transaction and inbound client questions.
Bug Fixes
  • Fixed a bug where extra automated email reminders were sent to clients.
  • Fixed a bug where an error occurred when emailing clients from the Firm Inbox.
  • Fixed a bug where sent texts could not be viewed due to a blank pop-up.
  • Fixed a bug allowing users to edit the name of a published organizer.
  • Fixed a bug where the portal’s ‘unanswered question count’ for tax did not display for unfinished organizers.
  • Fixed a bug where filtering for billable = false did not work.
  • Fixed a bug where the Prepare 1099s search tool did not search for legal names.
  • Fixed a UX issue where comments sometimes appeared off screen.
  • Fixed a bug where an empty message box was displayed after all organizers were submitted and questions were answered.
  • Fixed a bug where an error occurred when adding questions to identical transactions from the bank feed.
  • Fixed a bug where an “Error updating draft” message consistently popped up while composing an email.
  • Fixed a bug where expanding task assignees pushed the user to the top of the page when the picker expanded.
  • Fixed a bug where the archived client banner in the client portal had excessive white padding.
  • Fixed a bug where contacts had trouble taking pictures on the mobile app and uploading images successfully.
  • Fixed a bug where contacts for archived clients could not access Financial Reports.
  • Fixed a bug where the portal preview kept loading indefinitely.
  • Fixed a bug where downloading multiple completed PDFs with multiple signature recipients only downloaded the first document.
  • Fixed a bug where the message formatting was incorrect.
  • Fixed a bug that prevented archived clients from being allowed to create new requests.
  • Fixed a bug where the “Download all” function in the client portal downloaded signature files without including the file type.
  • Fixed a bug where, for a request awaiting response, the icon on the download button appeared active even though it was not.

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Client Portal

Workflow / Task Management

Receipts

February 13, 2025

Batch upload receipts in the mobile app
Your clients' experience in the mobile app just got even better! They can now batch upload receipts in the same submission, merge multi-page documents in one, and more intuitively upload documents from their devices - all while easily adding the context you need for accurate processing.
Note: this feature is pending approval in the app stores and should go live in the coming hours.
Other Improvements
  • We continued our upgrades of text editors across the app, bringing enhanced functionality to Receipt notes, Executive Summary notes, and in our email composers.
  • When adding new clients, the list of workflow templates available is now alphabetized for easier scanning and application.
Bug Fixes
  • Fixed a bug that caused flickering and performance degradation on the close page.
  • Fixed a bug where the compose function remained disabled if the inbox page was not loaded.
  • Fixed a bug in email editor that prevented line breaks from being added between the template and signature.
  • Fixed a bug that caused client details to flicker during close page load.
  • Fixed a bug where merge tags were rendered incorrectly in Safari.
  • Fixed a bug where users received client notification emails at an outdated email address.
  • Fixed a bug where automated reminders did not send on the correct day.
  • Fixed a bug by removing the support button from the client portal.
  • Fixed a bug where adding a new tax preparer to a tax-only client did not assign them to tasks in templates.
  • Fixed a bug where standard and manager permissions did not default to granting access to all clients.
  • Fixed a bug that prevented vendor addresses from being saved due to a greyed-out save button.
  • Fixed a bug where text history did not display links.
  • Fixed a bug by capitalizing Yes/No labels in organizers.
  • Fixed a bug that triggered a “Something went wrong” error when filtering monthly closes in ascending/descending order.
  • Fixed a bug where only one of four P&L by class reports correctly displayed the filtered class in the header.
  • Fixed a bug that caused users to be redirected back to the client list when trying to access a Xero client.
  • Fixed a bug where Message Client crashed in Safari.
  • Fixed a bug where viewing files in preview mode caused an error.
  • Fixed a bug where contacts in the Chrome extension were sorted in random order.
  • Fixed a bug that caused an error when duplicating a tax template.
  • Fixed a bug where monthly and quarterly recurring tasks displayed incorrect dates.
  • Fixed a bug that prevented the creation of a January 2025 close.
  • Fixed a bug ensuring that the {client_name} merge tag correctly pulls in all client names in email drafts.
  • Fixed a bug by hiding the ‘Notify client’ checkbox in the ask question modal in the client portal.
  • Fixed a bug where resizing images before sending did not work in emails for Gmail.
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