Cloud Bookkeeping
Accounting & Bookkeeping Glossary
Definition
Cloud bookkeeping means managing your financial records using internet-based software like QuickBooks Online, Xero, or FreshBooks instead of desktop programs or spreadsheets. The advantages are huge: real-time access from anywhere, automatic bank feeds, seamless collaboration with your bookkeeper and CPA, and automatic backups. There's really no reason to use desktop software anymore.
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