Accounting is changing. Firms and in-house departments are under pressure to do more with less — tighter deadlines, stricter compliance requirements, and growing remote teams. The question is: can your IT keep up?
For many, the answer lies in application hosting in the cloud.
The Old Way vs. The New Way
Traditionally, accounting firms relied on local servers or even desktops to run QuickBooks, Sage, or Profile. While this worked for a time, it came with big drawbacks:
- High IT costs (servers, maintenance, staff)
- Difficulty supporting remote work
- Security risks with sensitive financial data
- Limited scalability
Now, accounting firms are embracing cloud-based application hosting — and for good reason.
Why Accounting Firms Are Moving to the Cloud?
- Anywhere, Anytime Access: Staff and clients can securely log into applications from anywhere, whether in the office, at home, or on the go.
- Improved Security: Financial data is a prime target for cyberattacks. Cloud hosting with Cloudnet includes firewalls, backups, and enterprise-grade monitoring to protect sensitive information.
- Lower Costs: No need to buy or maintain expensive servers. Cloudnet’s flat $300/month model replaces unpredictable IT costs with simple, predictable pricing.
- Scalability: Adding users or applications is as simple as a click — no hardware upgrades required.
- Compliance & Insurance Alignment: Many insurers now require advanced IT protections. Hosting with Cloudnet helps firms meet compliance and insurance standards easily.
Who Benefits Most?
- Accounting Firms: Public accountants hosting QuickBooks, Sage, and Profile.
- In-House Accounting Departments: Companies with finance teams that need secure, collaborative access to accounting tools.
Conclusion
The cloud is no longer optional for accounting. It’s the new standard. With Cloudnet, firms get enterprise-level security and performance at a cost SMBs can actually afford.
