Cloud 101
Your clients may ask you, “So what is the cloud?” A great example to use is online banking, which uses the cloud for secure data storage.
Your clients can access online banking from anywhere, at any time. They can do the same thing with cloud accounting software. Your clients no longer have to rely on a single hard drive for their financial data. Instead, they can access that data online from wherever they want, at any time.
In this guide we'll explain how you can share the benefits of cloud accounting software with your clients.
“Considering the important role that accountants can play in the success of small business clients, it makes sense that clients turn to you for many needs,” says Isaac O’Bannon, the Managing Editor of CPA Practice Advisor.
“Whether you’ve made technology consulting a part of your accounting practice or not, it makes sense that if you discover a product or service that might help your clients be more productive in their day-to-day business, that you share the information with them. After all, your firm’s success depends on the success of your clients and on your reputation as a business expert.”
The cloud is fun – the desktop is not
Traditional accounting software ties business owners to a single office or desk. It takes up resources and reduces the fun of actually being in business.
But cloud accounting software lets you work from anywhere at any time. You can use a laptop, tablet or smartphone to access accounts data securely – and all the IT support is handled remotely.
Let's look at how traditional accounting software compares with cloud accounting software.