The 4 Dark Clouds Hovering Over Cloud Accounting Software

And the two professional remedies you already know.

By Frank Stitely, CPA
Stitely & Karstetter PLLC

Cloud accounting software revolutionizes our relationships with our clients, enhancing our ability to provide real-time and forward-looking tax and accounting services. At the recently concluded Sleeter Conference in Las Vegas, cloud vendors promised zero data entry, the editing of transactions in spreadsheet format and seamless integration with best of breed third-party applications.

They didn’t mention, however, that their programmers redefine accounting principles by sacrificing sound internal control at the ease of use altar. Before launching your clients into the accounting cloud, evaluate the risks currently ignored by many, if not most, cloud vendors.