What is Cloud Accounting?

By |2021-10-24T09:52:59+00:00July 5th, 2021|Accounting, Technology, Xero|

If you have a business and you've been looking for an efficient way to manage your books and records, you've probably heard about cloud accounting. QuickBooks Online and Xero are two of the most popular online accounting programs. If you haven't heard the term cloud accounting then it’s likely you’ve heard of either one of these programs. Something that's often not discussed in relation to cloud accounting is what it means to have your accounting in the cloud. And what are the benefits of doing this? Before we get into the benefits, let's talk about what it means. The Cloud is [...]

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Why Your Accountant Should Have Access to Your Books and Records Even if You Are Your Own Bookkeeper

By |2021-10-24T09:53:15+00:00July 23rd, 2020|Accounting, Business, Xero|

In this situation, when we say, “Books and Records” we mean your bookkeeping program. It’s important that your accountant have access to your bookkeeping program for many reasons, not the least of which is making life easier for both you and your accountant. Thankfully, accounting apps like Xero have made giving your accountant access to your books and records much easier than it used to be. Providing Access to Your Books and Records Makes Life Easier Things are so much simpler in the world of cloud-based accounting. Here are a few ways giving your accountant access to your books makes your [...]

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Going Paperless through Cloud Accounting 

By |2021-10-24T09:53:15+00:00November 5th, 2019|Uncategorized|

Go paperless in your small business. Set it up the right way using cloud accounting software you will come to love.   Step 1) Get off the desktop solution and sign up to a cloud accounting software like Xero and Quickbooks Key advantages: Access invoicing on the go and connect your bank accounts for an automated download of your transactions. You can also easily add a pay button to your invoices. This will get you paid faster and save you time while also getting better clarity on your business. Step 2) Stop using cheque’s - Look for other payment methods like credit [...]

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Why I became a Cloud Accountant (3 minute read)

By |2021-10-24T09:53:19+00:00November 22nd, 2016|Uncategorized|

Cloud accounting is when the accounting software you use is accessible by the internet and not downloaded onto a specific computer. In my practice, I am a Cloud Accountant (also called a Virtual Accountant) and work only with cloud software. Before I outline the main reasons why I became a Cloud Accountant it is important to understand what cloud accounting is. Cloud software is software that is stored on someone else’s server (Amazon or Google are the two main providers). Individuals access it through an internet connection.   Ease of Use – Apps on your Phone I love that I can [...]

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