Benefits of a true cloud platform
A true cloud platform like QuickBooks Online Accountant offers scalability, automatic updates and real-time access from anywhere. Game-changing for an accountant, these features are often limited in hosted or partial cloud platforms.
Take access, for example. Whatever the time, wherever you happen to be, you and your clients will both have access to the same real time financial data. This allows you to respond promptly to questions or concerns and gives your clients the flexibility to slot meetings into their busy schedule. Both can strengthen client relationships with enhanced collaboration.
"In today's era, everything is on the cloud,” says Jawazim Jishty. “If the client is educated about the benefits correctly, they will definitely go for online."
Integrated AI and cloud technologies
As a true cloud platform, QuickBooks Online Accountant has the power to integrate cutting-edge technologies like AI, opening up even more opportunities for growth and scalability.
Head of Operations, Adelline predicts that, by automating routine tasks such as data entry, AI will empower accountants to “work smarter than before”. Eric Chan also believes that AI will drive a significant shift in the accounting profession. “The traditional role of a data entry clerk will be replaced by technology," he says.
AI can also expand a firm's reach beyond local borders.
“Our market opportunity is no longer local,” says Cheah Chun How, an accountant from Malaysia. “We can service anyone in any country."