Comments on: The Future of Accounting is Online – Part One http://blog.xero.com/2009/09/the-future-of-accounting-is-online-part-one/ Xero Accounting Software Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:30:47 +0000 hourly 1 By: Rod Drury http://blog.xero.com/2009/09/the-future-of-accounting-is-online-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-4625 Rod Drury Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:38:02 +0000 http://blog.xero.com/?p=6339#comment-4625 I think the security perception is swinging in favour of cloud applications which have a robust security framework. Compared to desktop software where there are few controls, passwords often available over the internet, and entire data files emailed around. But it will take time for people to build trust in new models. Rod I think the security perception is swinging in favour of cloud applications which have a robust security framework. Compared to desktop software where there are few controls, passwords often available over the internet, and entire data files emailed around. But it will take time for people to build trust in new models.

Rod

]]> By: Bookkeeping http://blog.xero.com/2009/09/the-future-of-accounting-is-online-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-4624 Bookkeeping Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:33:08 +0000 http://blog.xero.com/?p=6339#comment-4624 This is informative. However, the idea of web-based accounting records raises security/confidentiality issues. Though I agree that web-based accounting brings in all the convenience. This is informative. However, the idea of web-based accounting records raises security/confidentiality issues. Though I agree that web-based accounting brings in all the convenience.

]]> By: Catherine Walker http://blog.xero.com/2009/09/the-future-of-accounting-is-online-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-4347 Catherine Walker Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:41:20 +0000 http://blog.xero.com/?p=6339#comment-4347 Hi Neil, actually yes we do have one planned! And really soon as well - just working on making the set up easier then all going to plan will be releasing it early January. Regards, Catherine Hi Neil, actually yes we do have one planned! And really soon as well – just working on making the set up easier then all going to plan will be releasing it early January.

Regards,
Catherine

]]> By: Neil Gray http://blog.xero.com/2009/09/the-future-of-accounting-is-online-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-4345 Neil Gray Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:19:27 +0000 http://blog.xero.com/?p=6339#comment-4345 We use salesforce.com. Do you have an integration implemented or planned? Neil We use salesforce.com. Do you have an integration implemented or planned?

Neil

]]> By: The Future of Accounting is Online – part 2 http://blog.xero.com/2009/09/the-future-of-accounting-is-online-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-2842 The Future of Accounting is Online – part 2 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:16:12 +0000 http://blog.xero.com/?p=6339#comment-2842 [...] week I looked at having access to client accounting systems and being able to collaborate in real-time, anywhere. This week I’d like to look at how the client relationship can change if they have a better [...] [...] week I looked at having access to client accounting systems and being able to collaborate in real-time, anywhere. This week I’d like to look at how the client relationship can change if they have a better [...]

]]> By: » The Future of Accounting is Online – part 2 http://blog.xero.com/2009/09/the-future-of-accounting-is-online-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-2828 » The Future of Accounting is Online – part 2 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 03:12:47 +0000 http://blog.xero.com/?p=6339#comment-2828 [...] week I looked at having access to client accounting systems and being able to collaborate in real-time, anywhere. This week I’d like to look at how the client relationship can change if they have a better [...] [...] week I looked at having access to client accounting systems and being able to collaborate in real-time, anywhere. This week I’d like to look at how the client relationship can change if they have a better [...]

]]> By: Please Articulate the Value Add, Not the Substitution for SaaS http://blog.xero.com/2009/09/the-future-of-accounting-is-online-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-2822 Please Articulate the Value Add, Not the Substitution for SaaS Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:34:08 +0000 http://blog.xero.com/?p=6339#comment-2822 [...] running series with the not-too-modest title “The Future of Accounting is Online”. In the first post Hamish introduces the first key theme for accountants to look for in a software solution “Access [...] [...] running series with the not-too-modest title “The Future of Accounting is Online”. In the first post Hamish introduces the first key theme for accountants to look for in a software solution “Access [...]

]]> By: Please Articulate the Value Add, Not the Substitution for SaaS | CloudAve http://blog.xero.com/2009/09/the-future-of-accounting-is-online-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-2820 Please Articulate the Value Add, Not the Substitution for SaaS | CloudAve Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:34:37 +0000 http://blog.xero.com/?p=6339#comment-2820 [...] running series with the not-too-modest title “The Future of Accounting is Online”. In the first post Hamish introduces the first key theme for accountants to look for in a software solution “Access [...] [...] running series with the not-too-modest title “The Future of Accounting is Online”. In the first post Hamish introduces the first key theme for accountants to look for in a software solution “Access [...]

]]> By: Rod Drury http://blog.xero.com/2009/09/the-future-of-accounting-is-online-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-2801 Rod Drury Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:45:10 +0000 http://blog.xero.com/?p=6339#comment-2801 Hi Caleb, Wow we haven't had a non-believer here for a while. Welcome. I hope someone from the desktop solution you're looking at also takes the time to state their case. 1. With online. No servers, no back up and support is included. Online software will be cheaper and make your business more successful.TCO is much less if you count everything. 2. You'll find that the time the Accountant takes to load up the right version of software, then load your file is probably way more than the monthly charge of an online solution. And now you have multiple copies of your data. 3. With an online solution your accountant can be your real time business coach and help you make better decisions. 4. Emailing your data file is less secure than dealing with an online solution. 5. You are not locked in. No contracts. SaaS providers have to earn your business very month. 6. Online accounting is new. We're updating the software every month as we can do more and more for you. We'd suggest trying our free demo for a month, and seeing the difference for yourself. Hope that helps you make the right decision. Rod Hi Caleb,

Wow we haven’t had a non-believer here for a while. Welcome.

I hope someone from the desktop solution you’re looking at also takes the time to state their case.

1. With online. No servers, no back up and support is included. Online software will be cheaper and make your business more successful.TCO is much less if you count everything.
2. You’ll find that the time the Accountant takes to load up the right version of software, then load your file is probably way more than the monthly charge of an online solution. And now you have multiple copies of your data.
3. With an online solution your accountant can be your real time business coach and help you make better decisions.
4. Emailing your data file is less secure than dealing with an online solution.
5. You are not locked in. No contracts. SaaS providers have to earn your business very month.
6. Online accounting is new. We’re updating the software every month as we can do more and more for you.

We’d suggest trying our free demo for a month, and seeing the difference for yourself.

Hope that helps you make the right decision.

Rod

]]> By: Caleb http://blog.xero.com/2009/09/the-future-of-accounting-is-online-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-2800 Caleb Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:25:15 +0000 http://blog.xero.com/?p=6339#comment-2800 Interesting - i am looking at both desktop and online systems and my comments are below - Agree that if the cost was the same an online system would be better. But cant we simply email our data to our accountant and thats basically the same thing, safe, secure, fast etc... I understand we will need to import some transaction when we get the file back but for the cost why not? Destop products maybe less flexible at the moment but total ownership cost is alot less and we are not locked into a provider... Prospect Interesting – i am looking at both desktop and online systems and my comments are below – Agree that if the cost was the same an online system would be better. But cant we simply email our data to our accountant and thats basically the same thing, safe, secure, fast etc… I understand we will need to import some transaction when we get the file back but for the cost why not? Destop products maybe less flexible at the moment but total ownership cost is alot less and we are not locked into a provider…

Prospect

]]> By: Hamish Edwards http://blog.xero.com/2009/09/the-future-of-accounting-is-online-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-2771 Hamish Edwards Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:11:44 +0000 http://blog.xero.com/?p=6339#comment-2771 Thanks for your comment John. The benefits to Bookkeepers using Xero online accounting are certainly numerous. The most important being saving travel time and fixing problems fast and easily because they can be connected to the accounting system whenever it suits them. Thanks for your comment John. The benefits to Bookkeepers using Xero online accounting are certainly numerous. The most important being saving travel time and fixing problems fast and easily because they can be connected to the accounting system whenever it suits them.

]]> By: John Birse http://blog.xero.com/2009/09/the-future-of-accounting-is-online-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-2763 John Birse Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:18:15 +0000 http://blog.xero.com/?p=6339#comment-2763 I agree Hamish. The amount of time wasted in transfering data files between client, bookkeeper and accountant and the possibility for error makes Web based accounting solutions a cost effective solution. It also means that remote clients can be serviced by professionals without having to travel and continue to use their accounting program while their bookkeeper is updating information. I agree Hamish. The amount of time wasted in transfering data files between client, bookkeeper and accountant and the possibility for error makes Web based accounting solutions a cost effective solution. It also means that remote clients can be serviced by professionals without having to travel and continue to use their accounting program while their bookkeeper is updating information.

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