Powered by Certanta · Bookkeeping · Audit · Hong Kong
Accounting & bookkeeping — with a human behind every number.
818HI delivers accounting through Certanta, our human-led, AI-assisted bookkeeping, ledger and audit-management service for Hong Kong businesses and the accountants who serve them. AI does the heavy lifting; a real bookkeeper makes sure it’s right.
Always audit-ready. Always someone to talk to.
The big idea
Upload in bulk. Classified, posted and reconciled — automatically.
Hand over a batch of receipts, invoices and statements. Certanta reads, codes and books each one into a balanced, audit-traceable ledger — so neither you nor an in-house bookkeeper does the data entry.
How it works
From a receipt to an audit-ready entry — in five steps.
Bulk upload
Drop in a batch of receipts, invoices and PDF / CSV statements — all at once.
AI reads it
Vendor, amount, currency and date are extracted from each document — no fields typed.
AI classifies
The right account is suggested from your chart of accounts.
Auto-posts
A balanced debit + credit is written to the ledger as true double-entry.
Reconciles
Matched against your uploaded statement and flagged audit-ready.
Your only job is step 1. Certanta runs steps 2–5 — checked by a real bookkeeper.
The human difference
A real person behind every number.
We use AI to do the heavy lifting — but people own the outcome. Certanta uses AI; we’re not an AI company.
Reviewed by a real bookkeeper
AI reads, codes and reconciles — then a person checks the numbers before they reach your books.
Someone you can actually talk to
Reach a real bookkeeper for questions or guidance — not a chatbot or a ticket queue.
Flexible to how you work
We adapt to your files, your pace and your process — not the other way around.
AI assists, people decide
Automation removes the busywork; the judgment calls stay with people.
Built for Hong Kong
Designed around the Hong Kong compliance cycle.
HKD-first, multi-currency
Functional currency in HKD with automatic FX on USD, CNY, EUR and more.
Statutory audit & IRD ready
Structured for the annual statutory audit and the Profits Tax return cycle.
HKFRS / IFRS aligned
Chart of accounts and statements follow the frameworks HK companies report under.
Year-round readiness
Books that stay current — so your CPA and filings are never waiting on a clean-up.
Why Certanta
Faster and cheaper, however you keep the books today.
| Do it yourself | In-house hire | Certanta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Your time on the books | Hours every week | You manage the staff | Minutes — just bulk-upload |
| Cost to you | Your time (hidden) | Salary + MPF + overhead | A fraction of a hire |
| Speed to current books | Weeks behind | Depends on capacity | Days — processed in bulk |
| Accuracy & audit trail | Error-prone | Varies by person | Consistent, fully traceable |
| Year-end audit readiness | Year-end scramble | Manual prep | Always ready |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which jurisdictions do you provide accounting for?
We provide online accounting and bookkeeping for companies across the jurisdictions we serve — including Hong Kong, Singapore, the BVI, China, and the US — as well as for individuals with cross-border needs.
Do you handle audits as well as bookkeeping?
Yes. We cover day-to-day bookkeeping, the preparation of financial statements, and the audit process, coordinating with registered auditors where an audit is required — for example, for Hong Kong companies.
How do I send you my records?
Everything is handled online. You can upload invoices, receipts, and bank statements digitally, and we organise and code them for you — there is no need to post physical paperwork.
How often will I receive reports?
We agree a reporting schedule that fits your business — monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually — so you always have an up-to-date view of your accounts. We also offer right-sized packages for dormant companies.
Can you take over from my current accountant mid-year?
Yes. We can take over partway through a financial year, review the work done so far, and continue without disruption.
Do you offer bookkeeping for dormant or holding companies?
Yes. Even companies with little or no activity usually have annual filing and reporting obligations, and we offer right-sized packages for dormant and holding entities.
Will you help with tax filing as well?
Yes. We prepare and file the relevant corporate tax returns alongside your accounts, so bookkeeping, financial statements, and tax filing are handled together.
What information do you need to get started?
Your company's incorporation documents, access to bank statements and transaction records for the period, and details of any prior accounting records.
Get started
See your own books run on Certanta.
Tell us about your entities and volumes — we’ll take it from there.