Guide

A step-by-step guide to adopting the Cloud in finance

How to migrate to Cloud-based accounting in the public sector

With the demands of the current economic climate, increased expectations from key stakeholders, and improved technological capabilities within the sector, it is becoming less viable for finance teams to use on-premise solutions for their daily operations. They can arguably no longer achieve the results needed to thrive with outdated technologies, especially given the government’s 2025 roadmap for digital transformation.

Making the jump to a Cloud-based accounting solution can be a big change. The magnitude of this change may be off-putting for those thinking of switching. Also, there may be a lack of clarity around what the new system will be used for.

In most circumstances, the benefits of implementing a Cloud-based accounting solution outweigh the associated challenges.

In this guide we have used our experience to provide you with all the steps needed to complete your successful migration to the Cloud. These include:

• Assessing your organisational objectives
• Getting buy-in from the finance and leadership teams
• Researching providers
• Calculating ROI
• Building the right infrastructure
• Bridging the digital skills gap
• And more…