Question: Mike, we own an Apple Mac and would like to access a hosted Windows or PC based accounting application such as QuickBooks or Sage 100 ERP. Is it possible to run these applications hosted in the cloud?
Answer: Yes, accounting applications can definitely be hosted in the cloud. Popular programs such as QuickBooks, Sage 100 ERP (formerly known as MAS 90 and MAS 200, Sage 50 (formerly known as Peachtree) can all be hosted in the cloud by service providers. What is a service provider? A service provider can mean many things to many people. In the most general sense, it refers to a firm who can help you better utilize the accounting software and business management solutions you use to run your business. In this case, we are referring to a service provider who will helps as a hosting service to move your accounting software like Sage 100 ERP and QuickBooks to the cloud. The Apple Mac can access the hosted application via its internet browser.
We have an example of a customer that owns an Apple Mac, they wanted us to help them with their accounting work so we needed to also access the application which is QuickBooks Pro Manufacturing. We used a service provider named INSYNQ that provided the hosting at a very reasonable cost to our customer. INQYNQ is great to work with because they are a service provider that will host almost any accounting application.We at Computer Accounting Services help small and medium sized businesses like you assess and implement the accounting software and business applications that are the best fit for your business. In our over 20 years of experience, we are highly certified and help identify areas for business process improvement with a thorough needs analysis. We then report our findings and make our recommendations, accordingly. There are many cases where there is an opportunity for training where new software is not necessary. We also help customers who are already on a solution like QuickBooks and Sage 100 (formerly Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200). Sage 100 Fund Accounting, Sage Grant Management and Sage CRM.
Written by Mike Renner, Partner WAC Consulting, Owner at Computer Accounting Services Mike is an expert on Sage 100 ERP with over 25 years in the accounting software industry. Mike is also a Sage Certified Trainer and a recognized leader in the design, implementation and support of ERP systems, including Sage.