> ## Documentation Index
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# Introduction to our Accounting APIs

One API to access and manage accounting data across all major software providers.

## Why use the Accounting API?

* Connect to multiple accounting platforms with a single integration
* Access standardized data models for journals, invoices, expenses, and more
* Handle provider-specific differences seamlessly
* Reduce implementation and maintenance time

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## How it works

```mermaid theme={null}
flowchart LR
    A[Your App] --> B[Unified Accounting API]
    B --> C[Sage]
    B --> D[Cegid]
    B --> E[Xero]
    B --> F[QuickBooks]
```

**Explore our Accounting API:**

* **API Reference** – [Accounting's API Documentation](/api-reference/endpoints/accounting)
* **Data Types & Concepts** – [Accounting's data types and concepts](/unified-apis/accounting/datatypes)
* **Implementation Guides** – [Accounting implementation guides](/developer-guides/api-guides/accounting)
* **Connector Overview** – [Accounting connectors overview](/connectors/accounting/overview)
* **Connector Coverage** – [Accounting connectors coverage](/connectors/accounting/coverage)