Transition From Desktop QuickBooks To QuickBooks On Cloud - Smooth?

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Transition From Desktop QuickBooks To QuickBooks On Cloud - Smooth?

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Switching from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Hosting is undoubtedly a big step for CPAs, Bookkeepers and SMBs. Truth about the transition being smooth depends on the QuickBooks hosting provider. This presentation explores the issues to be considered while making a switch to QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks On Cloud.

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Transition From Desktop QuickBooks To QuickBooks On

Cloud - Smooth?

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QuickBooks Desktop Premier, Pro or Enterprise solution may appear to be the best and manageable choice for a single or multiple user but as time begins to shorten and workloads increases, the fear of missing deadlines starts hurting the users. As a result it leaves users chained to their desk all of the time.

Cloud has been a prominent topic for quite long but its connection with accounting has shown its existence only a few years back. QuickBooks on cloud has brought a revolution in the accounting area.

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As per Gartner Report 2012, Bookkeepers, SMBs and CPAs have been adopting Hosted QuickBooks for streamlining their financial and accounting activities.

When observed on a massive scale, 81.4% of the total audience considered the adoption of cloud accounting software while ditching their applications at work.

The Current Trend of Switching to QuickBooks Cloud Hosting

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Round-the-clock accessibility of application and data – 48.1%

Multi-user accessibility to data and consistent state of the centralized and distributed data – 21.6%

Freedom from IT hassles that lead to wastage of time – 10.8%

Security of data hosted on cloud environment – 3.6% 24x7 technical support services to customers to solve their

issues– 2.4% No unexpected expenses due to scaling on pay-as-you-go

basis – 1.2%

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Migration of data Cloud Environment Accessibility Know about the Way Out

The Transition from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks On Cloud

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Data files and applications stored on the desktop computers are transferred to the service provider’s remote data servers. The transfer of this fiscal and confidential information is a crucial process. That’s why a secure method is required for this data transfer.

The most important thing is reliability of a service provider which depends upon whether they takes security considerations while performing the transfer. 

Migration Of Data

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What is important for you to consider when your data is on the cloud and accessed through Internet–

1. It must be safe. 2. Data should be easily accessible at any time,

anywhere.3. There should be no loopholes in the accessibility

pathway.

Also, Availability and Accessibility concerns should be tested with the server speed beforehand.

Cloud Environment Accessibility

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Adapting QuickBooks on the cloud is a big decision that’s why it is important to consider all possibilities well before. When you will on the cloud all the applications and data will be transferred over the Internet. What if you will be unsure about the data security? What if after some time, you feel like setting up your

own data servers for accessing and storing your data? What if you’re not happy with the QoS delivered?

So be prepared for the worst well in advance.

Know About The Way Out

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Of course, planning about Migration to Cloud is quite difficult and there may be some serious hurdles associated but everything can be smooth if you choose the right service provider.

With QuickBooks On Cloud, the accountants and SMBs can simply carry their crucial accounting files anytime, anywhere irrespective of what time of the day it is or what the location is!

Conclusion