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Online accounting has been the coming thing for many years.  Now it is here and ready for clients of all sizes to use.  Choosing the right package is important.  We support different solutions for different business needs – and don’t force clients down a particular route.

We have spent a lot of time evaluating three or four potential online accounting services.   Our concerns were all about the functions of the software; the ease of use; the security; and the relevance to our clients.

We can use all these programs and we always believe in choosing the best program for the client. We do not have a sole recommended option.

Kashflow

However, we do suggest that our clients look at Kashflow as we believe it meets all the criteria for the majority of our clients.

In addition, we had been very concerned that the lack of reliability of some broadband services.  This meant that trying to use the cloud services was frustrating and not of as much benefit as the services could be.

Until recently, we could not recommend any package as being sufficient reliable across the broadband services.  Recently we have been much more impressed with both the software and the reliability of available broadband services.

If you have (nominal) broadband speeds of 4Mb or more, then the cloud may be for you, and we recommend that you look at Kashflow as having all the likely services you may need.  If you have other needs, then please contact us for other potentially suitable services.

Xero certified

We are also a Xero certified advisor, meaning that we can give you expert advice on implementing and operating Xero to the ultimate level.

Online accounting and Making Tax Digital

If you move to online accounting then meeting all the requirements for Making Tax Digital will be much easier.  We can’t guarantee it will be painless, as HMRC really, really, don’t understand how it is going to impact businesses; and their guidance is – frankly – useless.

Disclaimer

The information provided is for general information purposes only.

Legislation and details may have changed since this was written.  The text may not include all matters that are relevant to your individual situation.

You should not make decisions, or refrain from making decisions, without taking further professional advice about your specific circumstances.

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