What exactly is the cloud, and what does it mean for businesses today? At this point, the term "cloud" may seem overused and a little worn out to many. Accounting has never been more relevant to SMBs than it is today, especially in the cloud. The cloud, or "cloud computing," is a way of delivering computing services over the internet. In the case of this article, the services are accounting services. Cloud accounting software can revolutionize your bookkeeping, streamline your financial administration, and provide you with a real-time snapshot of your key numbers. But with so many platforms available, how can you decide which one to use? As part of this article, we'll walk you through the key benefits of switching to cloud accounting, including advice on which platforms to choose.