Role of cloud computing in global accounting information systems

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to underpin the impact of cloud computing in global accounting information systems (AIS). Moreover, it investigates the key aspects that ought to be considered by the organization before choosing to pick the correct accounting system.

Design/methodology/approach

The study looks at and depends on narrative investigation of previous studies. In the examination talked about the principle issues with respect to the utilization of cloud and database the executives in the AIS through developing research model.

Findings

The focal point of the paper is the impact of cloud computing worldview on the business area. This paper highlights different facts of cloud accounting, published research papers and the benefits and possible risks determined by the implementation of cloud services, mostly in relation to the accounting department.

Originality/value

Considering the numerous ramifications of cloud advancements on the present business process, there is a need for an examination of how these innovations will be used in AIS to improve precision, benefits and risks. At the same time, there is need to investigate the determinant elements of actualizing cloud advances in the AIS. More importantly, to the author’s knowledge, this is the first study that focuses on the number of published research works to show the importance of cloud computing in accounting and information systems.

Citation

Moudud-Ul-Huq, S., Asaduzzaman, M. and Biswas, T. (2020), "Role of cloud computing in global accounting information systems", The Bottom Line, Vol. 33 No. 3, pp. 231-250. https://doi.org/10.1108/BL-01-2020-0010