Is your firm Cloud-ready? Learn what aspects of your technology, firm culture, and business lines can be moved to the Cloud.

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Get Cloud-ready

Moving to the Cloud is inevitable, and though conceptually it’s simple, it’s a much larger process than simply flipping a switch.  We can assess the key areas where moving to the Cloud will benefit your firm and expose any areas for concern that could present challenges after the transition.

Strategy

Do capabilities of the Cloud align with your firm’s business goals and needs?

• Short and long-term vision
• Growth strategy/M&A
• Recruiting/retention

Process

What process changes will be required to optimize support of running the firm in the Cloud?

• Remote employee
• Multi office
• Audit teaming

Architecture

How will your current software and hardware assets function within the Cloud?

• Application compatibility
• Internet/connectivity
• Workstation capabilities
• Network

Skills

What IT and business skillsets will be necessary post transition to the Cloud?

• IT Helpdesk
• Software management/procurement
• Hardware management/procurement

Alignment

What specific areas of  stakeholder and staff alignment will be required to successfully ensure accountability and collaboration?

This assessment requires completion of  team and organizational objectives surveys and an IT budget worksheet prior to our visit.  Staff will also need to be available throughout the onsite visit (usually one day) for interviews. Two to five members from Tax, Audit, Accounting, Administration, and network support must each attend interviews, and the owners must attend a two-hour session providing a summary of the findings at the conclusion of the Cloud Readiness Assessment.

We will provide a detailed written report that indicates the firm’s position within each of the 5 key readiness categories, details specific recommendations, and provides an executive analysis of the firm’s IT budget.  The Cloud Readiness Assessment requires one day on-site and one and a half days offsite to complete.

Assessment fees:

$8,500 for firms with greater than 70 personnel/workstations or 3+ locations

$7,750 for firms with between 40 and 70 personnel/workstations

$7,000 for firms with less than 40 members/workstations

Pricing valid through October 15, 2012.  The firm will reimburse all related travel expenses.

All prices are quoted in US Dollars and are subject to change until services contracted.