# Rightworks > Find out the benefits of cloud hosting for accounting professionals, from scalability to enhanced security features tailored for accountants\. Generated by Yoast SEO v28.1, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [About us](https://www.rightworks.com/about/) - [Rightworks Connect plans](https://www.rightworks.com/products/rightworks-onespace/rightworks-connect/rightworks-connect-plans/): The best way to optimize your business? Data intelligence\. Better understand your clients, increase your revenue and track your sales pipeline with Connect\. - [Grow your firm](https://www.rightworks.com/solutions/accounting-firms/grow-your-firm/): From growth strategy, expert guidance and an active peer community to a leading technology platform, compelling analytics and client insights, we’re here to help you with it all\. - [Improve firm productivity](https://www.rightworks.com/solutions/accounting-firms/improve-firm-productivity/): Improve your accounting firm’s productivity while fostering a culture of security and collaboration with Rightworks at your side\. - [Improve security](https://www.rightworks.com/solutions/accounting-firms/improve-security/): We secure your people and your data, no matter where you operate\. It starts with our OneSpace secure cloud and extends to ongoing services that give you the peace of mind to just work\. ## Posts - [Cloud Desktop Hosting: What It Is and Why It Matters](https://www.rightworks.com/blog/what-is-cloud-technology/): Cloud hosting, cloud desktops, IaaS, DaaS—cut through the jargon and learn what each model means for your accounting firm or business\. - [The 5 Essential Layers of SMB Security: Understanding the Framework](https://www.rightworks.com/blog/the-5-essential-layers-of-smb-security/): Learn the five overlapping layers of protection every SMB needs, and why closing every gap is the only way to stay truly secure\. - [5 Signs Your Small Business Is Ready for the Cloud](https://www.rightworks.com/blog/cloud-small-businesses/): What are the main benefits of cloud hosting for small businesses? And how do you know it's time to make the switch? Here are five signs to watch for\.\.\. - [FTC Safeguards Rule: A Complete Compliance Checklist for Accounting Firms](https://www.rightworks.com/blog/complete-ftc-safeguards-rule-checklist/): Use this FTC Safeguards Rule guide to see what accounting firms and tax preparers must do: nine program elements, MFA, encryption, and breach notice\. - [The Ultimate WISP Guide: Requirements for Accounting Firms](https://www.rightworks.com/blog/wisp-requirements-accountants-guide/): Does your firm have a Written Information Security Plan? Learn the essential WISP requirements for accountants to stay compliant\. ## Applications - [SurePrep\- Lacerte Integration](https://www.rightworks.com/application-directory/sureprep-lacerte-integration/) - [Canopy](https://www.rightworks.com/application-directory/canopy/) - [Truss](https://www.rightworks.com/application-directory/truss/) - [Filed](https://www.rightworks.com/application-directory/filed/) - [ADP](https://www.rightworks.com/application-directory/adp/) ## Resources - [Compliance Readiness Checklist for Accounting Firms](https://www.rightworks.com/resources/infographic-firm-compliance-readiness-checklist/): A five\-step checklist to understand your current readiness and build a stronger, more provable compliance foundation\. - [2026 Accounting Firm Technology Survey](https://www.rightworks.com/resources/becoming-modern-firm/): Learn the steps firms are taking to modernize their workflows, strengthen security, and streamline firm management—and see how your firm compares\. - [2026 Accounting Compliance Map: US Regulatory \& Security Assurance](https://www.rightworks.com/resources/infographic-firm-accounting-compliance-map/): A complete map of 2026 US cybersecurity obligations for accounting and bookkeeping firms\. - [Top 5 Alternatives to FileCabinet CS® for Accounting Firms](https://www.rightworks.com/resources/ebook-firm-filecabinet-cs-alternatives/): Explore SmartVault and four more options for document management before FileCabinet CS sunsets in 2027\. - [How Secure Is Your Firm? A 10\-Point Self\-Assessment](https://www.rightworks.com/resources/infographic-firm-security-assessment/): A free self\-assessment to score where your firm stands across five areas of security—before an attacker or auditor finds the gap first\. ## Webinars - [QuickBooks® Sales Tax Assessment: 7 Questions Every Growing Business Should Ask](https://www.rightworks.com/webinars/quickbooks-sales-tax-assessment/) - [Can Your Firm Prove Compliance? Practical Readiness for Accounting Firms](https://www.rightworks.com/webinars/firm-compliance-practical-readiness/): Data protection only counts if you can prove it\. Learn how to show clients, insurers, and regulators how you control access to sensitive data\. - [From Requirement to Readiness: WISP Compliance for Today's Firm](https://www.rightworks.com/webinars/requirement-to-readiness-wisp/) - [How Firms Are Driving Success with AI: A Boomer and Rightworks AI Discussion](https://www.rightworks.com/webinars/boomer-rightworks-ai-discussion/): See how firms are using AI to eliminate repetitive tasks, enhance client accounting services, and create more capacity for strategic work\. - [Your QuickBooks,® Your Way: Making Sense of Desktop, Online, and Hosted](https://www.rightworks.com/webinars/your-quickbooks-your-way/): See which QuickBooks setup is the best fit for your small business needs, from remote access to stronger security\. ## Events - [Synergy 2026](https://www.rightworks.com/events/2026-synergy/) - [Intuit Connect](https://www.rightworks.com/events/2026-intuit-connect/) - [MSP Summit](https://www.rightworks.com/events/2026-msp-summit/) - [56th Annual Virginia Accounting \& Auditing Conference](https://www.rightworks.com/events/vscpa-conference-2026/) - [Firm Growth Forum East](https://www.rightworks.com/events/firm-growth-forum-east/) ## Solutions - [Protecting Client Data: Security for Accounting Firms](https://www.rightworks.com/solutions/use-case/data-protection/) - [Cybersecurity Solutions For Accounting \& Tax Professionals](https://www.rightworks.com/solutions/use-case/cybersecurity/) - [QuickBooks Desktop Hosting Services](https://www.rightworks.com/solutions/use-case/quickbooks-hosting/) - [Managed IT Services For Accounting Firms](https://www.rightworks.com/solutions/use-case/managed-it-services/) ## News - [Paxus CPA Group Strengthens Security and Streamlines Operations with Rightworks](https://www.rightworks.com/news/paxus-cpa-group-strengthens-security-and-streamlines-operations-with-rightworks/): Boutique bookkeeping advisory firm enhances client data protection and improves team efficiency with secure, one\-click access - [Rightworks Launches Unified Security and IT Solution Purpose\-built for Bookkeepers](https://www.rightworks.com/news/rightworks-launches-security-and-it-solution-for-bookkeepers/): All\-in\-One Platform Combines Secure Cloud Applications, Managed Microsoft 365, and Built\-in Cybersecurity So Bookkeepers Can Grow Without Managing IT - [Investing in Innovation: Rightworks Appoints New Chief Product Officer](https://www.rightworks.com/news/rightworks-appoints-new-chief-product-officer/): Rightworks, the only intelligent cloud service provider of solutions purpose\-built for accounting firms and professionals, today announced the appointment of Mason Swenson as Chief Product Officer \(CPO\)\. - [Rightworks Honors Exceptional Accounting Firms and Partners with Inaugural RightNOW26 Customer \& Partner Impact Awards](https://www.rightworks.com/news/rightworks-honors-exceptional-accounting-firms-and-partners-with-inaugural-rightnow26-customer-partner-impact-awards/): Seven awards presented at RightNOW26 conference recognize firms and partners advancing cloud technology, security, innovation, and growth across the accounting ecosystem - [Rightworks Pioneers Unified Access Security Across Users, Devices, and Applications to Reduce Risks of Outsourcing](https://www.rightworks.com/news/rightworks-pioneers-unified-access-security-across-users-devices-and-applications-to-reduce-risks-of-outsourcing/): New Accounting\-Focused AI Embedded into OneSpace, and Partnerships that Expand Secure Staffing Options Also Highlighted during RightNOW26 Keynote ## Customer Stories - [Cole Contracting Keeps Business Moving with Rightworks](https://www.rightworks.com/customer-stories/cole-contracting/): Hear from Rightworks customer Yvonne Naese, Controller at Cole Contracting, on partnering with Rightworks to enable secure, anywhere access to QuickBooks Desktop - [Secure Growth for a Modern Advisory Firm](https://www.rightworks.com/customer-stories/paxus/): Discover how Paxus Group established a secure operational foundation that supports both its client\-first culture and its long\-term growth strategy\. - [Novinger, Ball, and Zivi Become a More Secure Firm with Rightworks](https://www.rightworks.com/customer-stories/novinger-ball-and-zivi/): Learn how Novinger, Ball \& Zivi improved security and reduced the burden of handling everything internally with Rightworks\. - [Creating a Seamless and Secure Experience: How Simon Lever Supports Flexible Work with Rightworks](https://www.rightworks.com/customer-stories/simon-lever/): With team members working across offices and remotely, Simon Lever needed consistent, secure access to firm systems\. Rightworks provides a centralized login experience that allows employees to work the same way from anywhere\. The firm also values having a technology partner that advocates for them and supports long\-term growth\. - [Simplifying Access While Strengthening Security: How Modern CPAs Centralized Login and Control with Rightworks Protect](https://www.rightworks.com/customer-stories/modern-cpas/): Modern CPAs operates as a hybrid firm with team members across multiple locations, including offshore staff\. To improve access management and protect firm data, the firm implemented Rightworks Protect to centralize logins and strengthen security controls\. The result is a simpler daily workflow and added confidence as the firm continues to grow\. ## Categories - [Security \& Compliance](https://www.rightworks.com/blog/category/cybersecurity/) - [Growth \& Strategy](https://www.rightworks.com/blog/category/accounting-firm-improvement/) - [Apps \& Software](https://www.rightworks.com/blog/category/apps-and-software/) - [Cloud \& Hosting](https://www.rightworks.com/blog/category/cloud-hosting/) - [Staffing \& Retention](https://www.rightworks.com/blog/category/culture/) ## Tags - [How\-to](https://www.rightworks.com/blog/tag/how-to/) - [security](https://www.rightworks.com/blog/tag/security/) - [technology](https://www.rightworks.com/blog/tag/technology/) - [listicle](https://www.rightworks.com/blog/tag/listicle/) - [tax season](https://www.rightworks.com/blog/tag/tax-season/) ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://www.rightworks.com/sitemap_index.xml)