This guide introduces Sage Intacct, a cloud-based financial management software designed for modern CFOs managing complex business needs with speed. It addresses the challenges with traditional financial software, emphasizing the inability to provide real-time financial insights, and highlights the evolution of financial management systems since the 1980s. The guide discusses choosing between on-premises, hosted, and cloud computing models, with a detailed comparison to assist in decision-making. It advocates for the cloud's advantages, such as agility, real-time data access, and cost efficiency. Key considerations for evaluating and selecting a cloud vendor, including implementation success, operational track record, and service level agreements, are outlined.

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