Managed IT + Cybersecurity Included
Run CCH ProSystem fx in a Microsoft Azure hosted desktop backed by CPA-focused IT support, layered cybersecurity, managed backups and one accountable technology partner.
Hosted desktop plans typically start at $189 per user, per month. Final pricing depends on users, applications, storage, licensing and security requirements.
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One secure
cloud environment for your CCH workflow
Instead of maintaining an office server or forcing staff to work
through unreliable remote-access tools, your firm can use a centrally
managed Azure environment built for accounting workloads.
InnerPC can host and support an environment that includes:
- CCH ProSystem fx Tax
- CCH ProSystem fx Engagement
- CCH ProSystem fx Document
- CCH ProSystem fx Scan and AutoFlow
- Microsoft 365 applications
- QuickBooks Desktop and other compatible accounting applications
- Shared firm files, workpapers and supporting documents
Your software licensing remains with the appropriate software
provider. InnerPC manages the Microsoft Azure infrastructure, security,
access, backups and day-to-day IT support that keep your environment
available and productive.
CCH ProSystem fx Tax hosting
CCH ProSystem fx Tax is a central part of many firms’ tax preparation
and compliance workflow. Hosting it in a professionally managed Azure
environment allows preparers, reviewers and partners to reach the same
applications and data without relying on a physical server located in
the office.
Benefits for your tax team
- Secure access from the office, home or another approved
location - A consistent desktop and application experience for every authorized
user - Centralized tax data and supporting files
- Easier onboarding and removal of seasonal staff
- Infrastructure that can be adjusted as the firm grows
- Managed backups, monitoring and security controls
- Technical support from a team experienced with CPA firm
workflows
CCH ProSystem fx Engagement
hosting
CCH ProSystem fx Engagement supports workpaper management,
trial-balance work and engagement workflows. These workloads can place
significant demands on servers, storage and network
connections—especially when multiple team members are working
simultaneously.
InnerPC builds the hosting environment around the application’s
technical requirements and the firm’s real-world usage. Keeping
authorized users, workpapers and related applications together in the
Azure environment can reduce dependence on office-to-home connections
and provide a more consistent remote-work experience.
Benefits for audit and
accounting teams
- Centralized access to engagement binders and workpapers
- A consistent environment for in-office and remote staff
- Better control over user access and permissions
- Managed server resources, storage and system monitoring
- Centralized support when application, server or connectivity issues
overlap - Backup and recovery planning for critical firm data
CCH ProSystem fx Document
hosting
CCH ProSystem fx Document helps firms organize and retrieve digital
files. Because a document-management system contains sensitive client
and firm information, the surrounding infrastructure must be secure,
reliable and carefully managed.
InnerPC places the application and related data in a controlled Azure
environment with layered security, monitored access and managed backups.
Staff can work from a centralized document repository without depending
on an individual office computer or exposing files through informal
sharing methods.
Benefits for document
management
- Centralized access to client and firm documents
- Role-based access for authorized team members
- Reduced dependence on local office servers
- Managed backup and recovery processes
- Secure access for remote and multi-office teams
- Monitoring and maintenance of the supporting cloud
infrastructure
CCH ProSystem fx
Scan and AutoFlow hosting
CCH ProSystem fx Scan and AutoFlow help firms turn source documents
into an organized digital tax workflow. A properly designed hosted
environment keeps the scanning workflow connected to the applications,
storage locations and users who rely on it.
InnerPC evaluates scanners, data locations, network requirements and
user workflows before migration. We test the complete process so your
team can scan, review and access source documents with minimal
disruption.
Benefits for tax-document
processing
- Centralized processing and storage of scanned source documents
- Secure access to scanned files for authorized preparers and
reviewers - Integration planning across the hosted CCH environment
- Workflow testing before the firm goes live
- Support for local scanning and cloud-access requirements
- Backup protection for stored firm data
Why host CCH
ProSystem fx on Microsoft Azure?
Microsoft Azure gives CPA firms access to enterprise-grade cloud
infrastructure without requiring the firm to purchase, maintain and
eventually replace another office server.
Secure remote access
Authorized staff can reach their familiar applications and files
through a protected cloud desktop. Multi-factor authentication and
access controls help prevent unauthorized entry.
Centralized applications and
data
Tax software, workpapers, documents and related applications can be
kept within the same managed environment, helping the firm maintain a
consistent workflow.
Resources built around your
firm
The environment is sized according to the number of users,
applications, storage requirements and expected workload. Capacity can
be reviewed as the firm grows or enters busy season.
Managed security and
monitoring
InnerPC can provide layered protection that includes endpoint
detection and response, identity monitoring, multi-factor
authentication, DNS protection, security monitoring, email protection
and vulnerability management, depending on the firm’s selected plan.
Backup and business
continuity
Managed backups and recovery planning help protect the firm from
accidental deletion, system failure, ransomware and other
disruptions.
Built for the demands of
tax season
Tax deadlines are not the time to discover that a server lacks
capacity, a remote connection is unreliable or nobody knows which vendor
should handle a problem.
InnerPC works exclusively with accounting firms and understands the
operational realities of busy season. We plan migrations around your
deadlines, test critical workflows before launch and provide ongoing
support for the hosted environment.
When your team needs help, our goal is to answer within five minutes,
with 80% of issues resolved within 15 minutes.
How InnerPC migrates
your CCH environment
1. Assessment
We review your existing servers, CCH applications, user count,
storage, integrations, scanners, printers, security controls and
remote-work requirements.
2. Cloud design
We design a Microsoft Azure environment based on your firm’s
applications, workload and security needs.
3. Build and configuration
We prepare the cloud servers, user access, security controls, storage
and supporting Microsoft services.
4. Data and application
migration
We coordinate the movement of applications and firm data, working
around business hours and critical deadlines whenever possible.
5. Testing
Before launch, we test user access and the firm’s important
workflows, including CCH applications, documents, scanning, printing and
related software.
6. Go-live and ongoing
support
We help users transition into the new environment and continue
managing its security, backups, monitoring and technical support.
Why CPA firms choose InnerPC
- Technology services focused exclusively on accounting firms
- Experience supporting CCH and other leading tax and accounting
applications - Microsoft Azure environments designed around each firm
- Cybersecurity and FTC Safeguards Rule support
- Managed backups and disaster-recovery planning
- Support for remote, hybrid, seasonal and multi-office teams
- One partner for cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity and IT
support - Five-minute answer-time goal
- 80% of support issues resolved within 15 minutes
Frequently asked questions
Can CCH
ProSystem fx Tax be hosted in Microsoft Azure?
Yes. CCH ProSystem fx Tax can run within a properly designed
Microsoft Azure environment. The environment must be sized and
configured around the firm’s users, applications, storage, integrations
and performance requirements. InnerPC evaluates these factors before
building and testing the hosted environment.
Can
Engagement, Document and Scan be included in the same environment?
They can be included as part of a coordinated CCH ProSystem fx
hosting project when the firm’s licensing, application versions and
technical requirements support the proposed configuration. InnerPC
reviews the complete workflow before migration rather than treating each
application in isolation.
Is CCH ProSystem fx
the same as CCH Axcess?
No. CCH ProSystem fx and CCH Axcess are distinct product families.
CCH ProSystem fx Tax is an on-premises application that can be deployed
in a hosted Azure environment, while CCH Axcess includes cloud-based
applications provided by Wolters Kluwer. InnerPC can support the
surrounding desktops, Microsoft 365 services, security and IT
environment used by firms working with either platform.
Can staff use
the hosted applications from home?
Yes. Authorized users can access the hosted desktop from supported
devices with a reliable internet connection. Access can be protected
with multi-factor authentication and firm-defined permissions.
Can
we continue using Microsoft Office and QuickBooks Desktop?
Compatible Microsoft 365 and accounting applications can often be
included in the same hosted desktop. InnerPC reviews application
versions, licensing and integrations during the assessment.
How do you handle
scanners and printers?
We review the firm’s scanning and printing requirements before
migration and test essential workflows before go-live. The final
configuration depends on the device, application, location and network
connection.
Will migrating interrupt our
firm?
Our migration plan is designed to minimize disruption. We coordinate
timing around your deadlines, build and test the environment before
launch, and commonly schedule the final transition during a lower-impact
period.
Does cloud
hosting make our firm FTC compliant?
Cloud hosting can support important technical safeguards, but no
hosting provider can independently guarantee compliance. InnerPC can
help implement and manage security controls and documentation that
support your firm’s FTC Safeguards Rule program. Your firm remains
responsible for its compliance obligations and should consult qualified
legal or compliance professionals when appropriate.
Does InnerPC
provide the CCH software licenses?
No. CCH software licensing is obtained from Wolters Kluwer or an
authorized source. InnerPC provides and manages the Azure hosting
environment and related IT, security, backup and support services.
Move your CCH ProSystem fx workflow to a secure, managed cloud
Your firm should not have to choose between familiar accounting software and modern cloud access. InnerPC can help you move CCH ProSystem fx Tax, Engagement, Document, Scan and related applications into a secure Microsoft Azure environment built around the way your team works.
Ready to see whether InnerPC is the right fit?
Book a quick 15-minute call to discuss your CCH environment and see whether your firm qualifies for a complimentary cybersecurity assessment.