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Why Enterprise Technology is Essential to Professional Services Firms

April 24, 2018 By incloudblog Leave a Comment

Professional services firms are not behind the times in terms of technology. In fact, one survey showed that 95% of firms rely on best-of-breed technologies. But these firms are also not unique in struggling to use technology to the fullest.

The issue is that while individual capabilities may be strong, cross-functionality and interoperability are weak. Technology serves individual aspects of the enterprise but doesn’t extend across departments, data sets, or workflows. Consequently, tech tools cause as many problems as they solve. [Read more…] about Why Enterprise Technology is Essential to Professional Services Firms

Software CFOs: Managing Metrics for Continued Success

March 15, 2018 By incloudblog Leave a Comment

The Next Innovation from Sage Intacct

The software industry is evolving away from a focus on on-premises software and towards a focus on SaaS offerings. Even companies that continue to provide on-premises options now often sell subscription-based services as well.
That evolution is distinctly important for CFOs because key metrics and performance benchmarks are changing as well. Traditionally, software CFOs looked at revenue, expenses, and profits to measure performance. And since sales figures are what drives the bottom line, the sales department led the way in revenue forecasting. [Read more…] about Software CFOs: Managing Metrics for Continued Success

Multi-Tenancy – The Must-Have Feature of Modern Accounting Solutions

February 20, 2018 By incloudblog Leave a Comment

The Next Innovation from Sage Intacct

There are lots of factors to consider when upgrading your accounting solution – cost, capability, complexity etc. But one feature that is non-negotiable is that your solution exists in a multi-tenant environment. This has become the leading option for forward-thinking firms, and it’s on the way to becoming an industry standard. [Read more…] about Multi-Tenancy – The Must-Have Feature of Modern Accounting Solutions

Why Two Factor Authentication is Now Mandatory for Accounting

February 13, 2018 By incloudblog Leave a Comment

Financial data is your company’s greatest asset. As a result, it’s also your company’s biggest liability.

The global cost of cybercrime is projected to reach $6 trillion annually by 2021. In response, more than $1 trillion will be spent on cybersecurity between now and then. Hackers are highly motivated to go after financial data, and companies are scrambling to stay ahead of attacks.

The good news is that one of the most effective defenses is also one of the most affordable and accessible. [Read more…] about Why Two Factor Authentication is Now Mandatory for Accounting

Sales Tax Triggers for Software Companies on the Rise

January 8, 2018 By incloudblog Leave a Comment

Sales Tax Triggers for Software Companies

Growing is the end goal of any software company, but that does not mean success is seamless or simple. Companies must be aware of the sales tax triggers their growth is propelling them towards in order to avoid the kinds of obstacles and oversights that can slow down momentum. [Read more…] about Sales Tax Triggers for Software Companies on the Rise

Sage Intacct’s Contract and Revenue Management Module

May 23, 2016 By incloudblog Leave a Comment

Sage Intacct Release 2: Sage Intacct’s Contract and Revenue Management Module

Sage Intacct’s Contract and Revenue Management Module automates and optimizes the financial processes associated with complex contractual relationships. It frees you from managing revenue with dedicated staff and complicated spreadsheets, which lead to inevitable errors, lost revenue and compliance risks.