Financial information arguably is often the most heavily guarded. Industries in every sector and of every size go the extra mile to protect and safeguard their financial records against all forms of theft and intrusion. This is especially true of accounting firms. Keeping a transparent record of all financial dealings, assets, and accounts makes sure that accounting operations and audits can run smoothly. Security is a taciturn requirement in this area, which is why accounting firms are known to hesitate before adopting cloud technologies.  

 

The Biggest Concern 

When data is hosted off-premises on servers controlled by third-party cloud service providers, having security concerns is perfectly normal. This is also the reason why some companies with stricter compliance standards choose to deploy workspaces on a virtualized desktop infrastructure (VDI) that is created and maintained within the office or on remote servers but does not involve a third-party cloud-service provider. This is and has been the traditional use of the VDI technology. However, many businesses today and especially accounting firms – big and small – are transitioning to the cloud. Why? 

 

Features-only Cloud Desktops for Accounting like a Pro 

The features of cloud hosted desktops or HVDs (hosted virtual desktops) are many and clear:  

  • Customized Processes – With the elimination of hardware restrictions that come with an on-site setup of the virtual desktop infra, customization of accounting processes becomes a reality for the first time. From inventory tracking and payroll management to report processing and online accounting, accounting involves a host of operations that occur synchronously across multiple applications.  
  • Centralized Access – Cloud desktops hosted on the cloud bring together all apps and add-ons on a singular platform, so access becomes centralized and more convenient. For accountants, this is the key. The less time it takes to access the information they need, the more time they have in utilizing the information! 
  • Enhanced Collaboration – The ability to collaborate with colleagues in real-time is another boost to productivity and ease of information sharing, as it cuts down on the time taken to email accounting files among multiple users. The serious issue of file multi-versioning does not arise.  
  • Guaranteed Uptime – The presence of multiple high-end servers lends an uptime guarantee of 99.99%, so accounting applications run uninterrupted and data is accessible at all times. 

  

Bottomline 

Like other sectors, the accounting world is still grappling with the post-pandemic permanence of a distributive workforce. Accounting firms have embraced the emergent global trend of a hybrid workforce, because the latter greatly multiplies workforce productivity. Cloud hosted desktops offer f a secure and high-performing environment for managing complex accounting operations remotely. With ease of access and the convenience of use, cloud desktops have become vital tools for a range of accounting tasks. That is the reason accounting firms are taking the virtual route to security, growth, and ease of operation.