--- title: What to Know About Switching to the Cloud Based Software description: If switching from on-premise to cloud-based accounting software is something you’re considering for your accounting firm. --- [![mg-headerr-logo](https://go.mangopractice.com/hubfs/mg-headerr-logo.svg "mg-headerr-logo")](https://mangopractice.com/) ### **Before You Buy: What to Know About Switching to the Cloud** Cloud-based software is growing in popularity as the software of choice for accountants. But making the decision to switch to a cloud-based tool can be a difficult one, especially if your accounting firm has long relied on on-premise or legacy software tools. In this guide, we’ll discuss: - Key benefits to switching to a cloud-based software - What functions a cloud-based software can perform - What boxes to check before switching to the cloud Download our guide to learn "What to Know About Switching to the Cloud". ### Download Guide Now! ## Why Mango? 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