{"id":3104,"date":"2009-04-07t08:44:06","date_gmt":"2009-04-07t13:44:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/48e130086c.nxcli.net\/?p=3104"},"modified":"2015-10-23t03:36:22","modified_gmt":"2015-10-23t07:36:22","slug":"aicpa-intacct-deal-could-bring-cloud-computing-down-to-earth-for-cpas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.g005e.com\/2009\/04\/07\/aicpa-intacct-deal-could-bring-cloud-computing-down-to-earth-for-cpas\/","title":{"rendered":"aicpa, intacct deal could bring cloud computing down to earth for cpas"},"content":{"rendered":"

venture gives intacct access to millions of small and mid-sized businesses through cpa channel.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"cloud computing, software-as-a-service, or web-based software — whatever you call it — has long been evolving as the next step beyond cd platters, downloads and endless versioning. with the aicpa deal, intacct (a dramatic business story in it’s own right) may get the push it needs to challenge intuit, sage or microsoft among small and medium-sized businesses.<\/p>\n

\"\"but more than that, the aicpa’s imprimatur on a saas model could well accelerate adoption of the delivery method, overcoming a common stumbling block — the reluctance of cpas to be pioneers. with the aicpa behind them, cpas need no longer feel like trail-blazers in adopting and recommending cloud computing.<\/p>\n

here’s the full news release: <\/em><\/p>\n

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aicpa, cpa2biz and intacct form alliance to
\nbenefit millions of small businesses<\/strong><\/p>\n

partners to drive adoption of cloud computing; cpa2biz and intacct to
\nco-develop new version of intacct for cpas and their clients<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

new york and san jose, calif.<\/strong> – april 7, 2009 – <\/strong>the american institute of certified public accountants (aicpa), its subsidiary cpa2biz, and intacct today announced a groundbreaking alliance to benefit millions of small businesses across america and improve the productivity of the cpa profession.<\/p>\n

the alliance will help cpa firms and small and mid-sized businesses adopt “cloud computing” to improve their financial performance, take better advantage of financial advice and make better and faster business decisions.\u00c2\u00a0 intacct and cpa2biz will also co-develop a new version of intacct’s on-demand financial management and accounting applications specifically for cpa firms and their clients that includes unique content from the aicpa.<\/p>\n

“in today’s economic climate, small and mid-sized businesses need to actively manage their financial performance by becoming continuously aware of their financial position and collaborate with trusted cpa advisors to make the best possible business decisions,” said barry melancon, president and ceo, aicpa.\u00c2\u00a0 “our vision for this new alliance is to improve productivity, increase transparency and reduce costs for both aicpa member firms and the millions of small and mid-sized businesses they serve.”<\/p>\n

“we have seen a dramatic shift in the way cpa firms provide accounting services to small businesses, with technology being the primary driver,” said erik asgeirsson, president and ceo, cpa2biz.\u00c2\u00a0 “we’ve believed for some time that cloud computing was an effective model for firms to better support and collaborate with clients, but it’s taken many years for on-demand financial applications to mature.\u00c2\u00a0 after an extensive, multi-year search for the right solution and partner we’re excited to be working with intacct, whose applications, people, policies and track record are outstanding.”<\/p>\n

“we’re honored and excited to join forces with the aicpa and cpa2biz as their preferred provider of financial applications,” said mike braun, president and ceo, intacct. “when you combine advocacy and education from the aicpa with a new offering co-developed by intacct and cpa2biz, we are poised to improve the productivity of the cpa profession and millions of small and mid-sized businesses by driving the adoption of cloud-based financial applications.”<\/p>\n

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key details of the new alliance:<\/strong><\/p>\n