APPLICATION OF CLOUD TECHNOLOGIES IN ACCOUNTING

Abstract

Traditional accounting in modern conditions of digitalization of the economy requires significant changes in terms of the use of new information tools. One of these opportunities is the use of new information technologies in accounting. These new information technologies include cloud technologies, which are a specific environment (for storing, processing, and protecting information) that combines technical tools, software, communication channels, and technical support. Services that may be based on technology (MCloud) are a software as a service (SaaS), infrastructure as services (IaaS), platform as services (PaaS). From the point of view of an accounting organization, the most convenient of these three types of services is the service as a software. Cloud technologies are the storage and processing of information on servers on the Internet. The positive aspects of using cloud technologies include the fact that accountants do not need to purchase, install the program on their computer, maintain it in working order, and ensure data protection and security. All this can be done in the cloud. Cloud storage - is online storage where information is stored on the network on servers provided by an information service provider for the use of customers. At the same time, cloud providers provide services for renting a server from various companies based on cloud technologies. The article analyzes the opportunities that cloud technologies provide in accounting, considers the advantages and disadvantages of using such technologies.