Construction clients need automated WIP reports from QBO, but QBO lacks built-in WIP reporting, forcing manual Excel work each month.

QBO does not have a built-in WIP report, so construction accountants must manually aggregate job costing and billing data in Excel, which is time-consuming and error-prone.

Severity

4High

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

May 31, 2026

Workarounds Described

ends up in Excel every month end

Implied Software Gaps

QuickBooks Online lacks native WIP reporting, forcing manual data extraction and spreadsheet maintenance

App Concept

WIPAlytics

WIPAlytics automates WIP schedule generation directly from QuickBooks Online, delivering job costing, over/under billing reports in seconds. Built specifically for construction accounting, it eliminates manual Excel work and provides real-time financial insights.

Key Features

One-click WIP schedule generation from QBO data
Automatic job costing and over/under billing calculation
Export to Excel or PDF for client reporting
Real-time dashboard with project profitability metrics

Target Users: Construction accountants and bookkeepers using QuickBooks Online, at small to mid-sized construction firms (5-200 employees)

Revenue Model: $29/mo per QBO company subscription with a free 30-day trial

Existing Solutions Mentioned

Excel

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