by Richard Messik | Jul 11, 2014 | Accountants, Cloud computing, e-conomic
There are many well known advantages to working in the Cloud – not least, the flexibility of anytime, anywhere working. One of the least discussed aspects, however, is the ability to connect to and import from – or export to – other software...
by Richard Messik | May 25, 2014 | Accountants, Taxation
The recent announcement of the death of Prince Rupert Ludwig Ferdinand zu Loewenstein -Wertheim-Freudenverg would normally be of passing interest. However, apart from a fabulous name and title, Prince Rupert’s main claim to fame was that he was the brains behind...
by Richard Messik | Jun 4, 2012 | Accountants, Cloud computing, Technology
At an international conference of accountants recently I was told the following story: “A partner in a top twenty firm of accountants had a meeting with a prospective new client. After the usual pleasantries had been exchanged, the partner opened his notepad –...
by Richard Messik | Mar 17, 2012 | Accountants, Cloud computing, Technology
For those who are regular followers of my blogs, my passion for all things cloud will be well known. I have been writing for some time about how the Cloud is the way to interact with your clients and that accountants need to get on board or loose out. I had the...
by Richard Messik | Feb 5, 2012 | Accountants, Cloud computing, Technology
When I first started writing and commenting on the cloud, the main focus was that here was a groundbreaking technology that, apart from other things, would add value to Accountants and the services they would be able to offer their clients. Those who were early...
by Richard Messik | Nov 25, 2011 | Accountants, Cloud computing, Technology
Towards the end of last year I stated that 2011 would be the Year of the Cloud and as we hurtle headlong into 2012 (I am convinced the Government have cancelled a few months as part of their cost cutting exercise!), I thought it worthwhile to look back and see if I...