Advisory Services Benefits of the cloud for tax professionals Read the Article Open Share Drawer Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Written by Tara Stratton Modified Aug 22, 2023 2 min read Many tax accountants are already using the cloud in some shape or form, be in through cloud document storage and management, or using QuickBooks® Online Accountant to offer cloud accounting for business clients. Whether you’re using cloud professional tax products, accounting storage, practice management, document management or perhaps all of these, there are many benefits to using cloud tax software that our internal experts and customers have written about. Check out these Intuit® ProConnect™ Tax Pro Center articles to learn more about how the cloud can benefit your practice, and why it’s especially important to transition from desktop or hosted to the cloud if you are going beyond tax preparation to serve as a trusted advisor to your clients. 5 Unexpected Benefits of Moving Your Tax Firm to the Cloud by Robbie Randall Get an overview of the many benefits of cloud technology, from collaboration internally and with clients, to a more efficient workflow. As a trusted advisor, you can benefit from the ability to glean real-time insights and share them with your clients. Cloud vs. Desktop: What Does the Choice Mean for Security? by Christopher Denton Learn why there are often some strong advantages to using the cloud when it comes to security compared to all the minutia surrounding a comprehensive security program that you manage for your own office when using desktop software. 6 Reasons Why the Cloud Can Improve Your Practice Management by Jeff Wilson II, CPA/PFS, CGMA, CFE, AFC Learn how you can improve your firm’s practice management, efficiency and maybe even profitability by moving to the cloud. How Staffing is Easier in the Cloud by Susan Tinel, EA Read why, from first contact to online interview, staffing your tax and accounting practice may be easier in the cloud. How Cloud Tax and Accounting Makes Tax Season a Breeze by Kessla Sloan Find out how tax and accounting firm SKYsmb uses Intuit ProConnect Tax Online, QuickBooks Online Accountant and Intuit Link to improve collaboration and help its clients. From ensuring closer collaboration with and providing real-time insights to your small business clients, to helping protect your client’s data, the cloud can help you be a stronger and more proactive advisor to your clients. Ready to take the next step and explore the benefits of the cloud for your own firm? Find out more about Intuit’s cloud software, including ProConnect Tax Online and QuickBooks Online Accountant. Previous Post Transforming your practice to advisory services? Participate in Pro Community… Next Post Why Tax Pros Are Ideally Suited to Niche in Forensic… Written by Tara Stratton Tara Stratton is a marketing manager for Intuit® Accountants, where she has worked since 2015. She earned her MBA from Southern Methodist University. In her free time, she enjoys running, camping, traveling, and spending time with her friends, family, and dog. More from Tara Stratton Comments are closed. Browse Related Articles Tax Law and News Annual inflation adjustments for TY24 and TY25 Practice Management Intuit is committed to your success Practice Management Lacerte® Tax spotlight: Karl J. Strube, CPA Practice Management ProConnect™ Tax Online spotlight: Alejandra Matias Practice Management ProConnect Tax Virtual Bootcamp: Jan. 15-16 Webinars Navigating Common IRS Red Flags: Jan. 20 Webinars Pay-by-Refund: Jan. 20 Webinars Practical Security Checklist: Jan. 14 Tax Law and News January 2025 tax and compliance deadlines Workflow tools On the Books podcast: Merry books-to-tax season