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Is OneSpace Firm’s tax app hosting right for you?

Discover how tax app hosting works, which applications (in addition to Thomson Reuters and Wolters Kluwer) OneSpace Firm supports, and if an integrated hosting solution is right for you.

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Last Updated July 26, 2024

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Imagine this: You’re in the middle of tax season, drowning in paperwork, switching between multiple software applications and trying to keep up with messages.

The pressure is high. The stakes are even higher. Every moment counts.

If only there were a way to make managing files, software and communications easier…or more secure. That’s where OneSpace Firm comes in.

OneSpace Firm: Hosting Thomson Reuters, Wolters Kluwer (and many more) in the cloud

Like most accounting and tax professionals, your tech stack consists of one software suite (QuickBooks®, Thomson Reuters®, Wolters Kluwer) plus a combination of other professional applications (Microsoft Office, Canopy, BILL).

And while some of those are already cloud-based, others must be installed on a physical server—on-premises—to use. If you’re familiar with Rightworks, you know that hosting those “others”—the traditionally desktop-only software—is our specialty.

But did you know: We don’t just host QuickBooks® anymore?

That’s right! OneSpace Firm, our accounting and tax app cloud platform, now hosts…

  • Thomson Reuters® CS Professional Suite
  • CCH Axcess™ Suite
  • CCH® ProSystem fx®

in addition to QuickBooks (and more).

This expansion of our capabilities to support a wide range of tax apps alongside accounting software means you can host your entire ecosystem of professional tools in one secure cloud environment. The need for multiple hosting solutions? Gone.

“Our [OneSpace Firm] platform is very simplified. I don’t need to be an IT guy. I can click on the app and it downloads the print and scan driver and all of a sudden I can scan…. The simplicity—you can’t put a price on that.” – Mark Smith, MASWEN PC CPAs

Is OneSpace Firm tax app hosting right for you?

Consider these questions to determine if OneSpace Firm is the ideal solution for your practice:

  1. Do your applications and software feel a bit disorganized? Would you benefit from having them installed on and launchable from one secure environment?
  2. Do you experience clunky, slow technology performance when you work remotely, whether at home or at a client’s office?
  3. Would having client-sent documents, firm-only files and anything else that you work on stored in one spot be…helpful? Would knowing that all of that is backed up automatically, ease your mind?
  4. Are you worried about how secure your firm’s data is? Concerned with compliance?
  5. Would it be helpful to have one number to call for everything related to software, apps, security and hosting—all available 24/7?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, we’ve got you covered. Let’s look now at how exactly hosting tax software, like Thomson Reuters or Wolters Kluwer, works.

How does tax software hosting work?

  • First, we move your software to the cloud: This lets you access your apps—from UltraTax CS and NetClient CS to CCH Axcess, QuickBooks, BILL, Canopy, Microsoft Office—in one secure environment.
  • Next time you log in, log in to the cloud: Move between tax, accounting and other business-critical apps, work from any device with an internet connection, and enjoy true mobility and flexibility in your work.
  • Start working with teammates and clients in real-time: Work on the same files simultaneously regardless of location, reduce version control issues and be more productive.
  • Avoid manually updating software: Cloud-hosted applications receive automatic updates, ensuring you’re always working with the latest versions without the need for manual installations.
  • Rest easy, knowing your tax data’s safe: Meet regulatory requirements with our compliance measures and get ongoing intrusion monitoring, antivirus protection, encryption and more, to ensure private information stays that way.
  • Recognize improved performance: You may notice things load faster. That’s because cloud hosting offers faster processing speeds for complex tax work, especially during peak tax seasons.

By using OneSpace Firm to host your tax applications, you’re not just moving to the cloud—you’re embracing a more efficient, secure and collaborative way of working.

“The ease of running the firm—it’s simple to do, easy to get up and get going. The uploading process with the files—you guys helped me with that—very easy to do. I think within three days you’d be up and running in the cloud. With this product it was very quick.” – Mark Smith, MASWEN PC CPAs

Which applications does OneSpace Firm host?

OneSpace Firm is customizable depending on what type of accounting and tax software your firm uses.

Popular apps hosted in the OneSpace Firm cloud

Image of AppHub in OneSpace

If your firm wants to host your Wolters Kluwer software, our cloud supports:

  • CCH Axcess Suite
  • CCH ProSystem fx
  • UltraTax CS 2014-2023
  • UltraTax CS Barcode Scanner 2023
  • UltraTax CS Source Data Entry 2023

If your firm wants to get your Thomson Reuters applications in the cloud, OneSpace Firm supports:

  • Thomson Reuters CS Professional Suite
  • Checkpoint Edge
  • GoFileRoom Add-ins
  • GoFileRoom Control Panel
  • GoFileRoom Quick Launch

As of today, there are 59 additional “host-able” applications available—but that number grows as the needs of our customers change:

Image of AppHub in OneSpace

To learn more about the applications we support, get in touch with us today.

Take the next step

Ready to explore how OneSpace Firm can transform your accounting and tax practice? Here’s what you can do:

  1. Schedule a demo: Get a personalized walkthrough of OneSpace Firm’s features and capabilities.
  2. Assess your needs: Our experts can help you evaluate your current setup and identify areas for improvement.
  3. Join the ranks: Experience the benefits of OneSpace Firm firsthand.

Don’t let outdated technology hold your practice back. Contact us today to discover how OneSpace Firm lets you work smarter, faster and more securely.

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