The cloud is transforming the practice of accounting, but we still need to push more firms to adopt and remove roadblocks. Firms are clearly realizing that the cloud is more secure than their local environments.

The unprecedented pace of technological change requires firms to adapt quickly, and realize the challenges of the partnership model in being able to meet that goal. Business owners who want to reduce time on work unrelated to their core business turn to their accounting partner for expertise and proactive strategic advice.

The field of accounting continues to evolve. Developing a leadership strategy and fostering a culture of change, as well as, supporting partners and owners in successfully leading their firms down the digital path, will be one of the most important undertakings for future-ready firms.