Async Workflow

Definition

An async (asynchronous) workflow is a work process designed so that team members can complete tasks independently without requiring real-time communication or simultaneous availability. In accounting firms, async workflows allow preparers, reviewers, and admins across different time zones to hand off work through structured task queues and documentation rather than meetings or instant messaging. Firms that build async-first processes typically reduce coordination overhead and scale more effectively with distributed or remote teams.