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The new race to control accounting’s reporting layer
At a glance AI is accelerating the automation of routine accounting tasks. The focus is shifting from bookkeeping to reporting and forecasting. Conversational AI assistants are becoming the new user interface. The accountant's role could well shift to supervising...
How AI can (and can’t) help lighten your load at work
Legend has it that William Tell shot an apple from his young son’s head. While there are many interpretations of the tale, from the perspective...
Spring Statement 2025: 5 experts say more could be done for small business
At a glance The Labour Chancellor’s first Spring Statement was met with disappointment by small businesses. With announcements from October...
Spring Statement 2025: chancellor targets tax advisers and scheme promoters in bid to close tax gap
Tax advisers and scheme promoters face a crackdown, as the government looks to target those pushing tax avoidance. Delivering the Spring...
Financial wisdom from Dragon’s Den: 4 key lessons for accountants
At a glance Dragons’ Den is not only entertaining, but also offers valuable business lessons. From clear financials to data-backed valuation,...
What are the key incentives and tax breaks to unlock EV savings?
At a glance 80% of small businesses want to improve sustainability, with many investing in EVs—making up 75% of UK EV sales in 2023. Businesses...
UK businesses face a big tax hike. So what does it mean for workers and the economy?
Unsurprisingly, business owners are not happy. Since the change was announced last autumn, many have complained about the effect it will have on...
Six challenges keeping accountants awake at night
From the struggle to find good talent, to complex and evolving tax regulations, the constant drive to innovate and grow, and finding that elusive...
An essential end-of-year reporting checklist for accountants
As the end of the tax year looms on 5 April, it’s crunch time for accountants. Now's the time to ensure you're on top of any changes, such as...
Practical AI tools transforming small accounting practices
At a glance AI tools automate routine tasks like invoice classification, bank reconciliation and email management, freeing up time for advisory...
‘I’ve never paid myself’: why the reality for female entrepreneurs doesn’t always match the rhetoric
Inspiring stories of female entrepreneurs are a familiar part of International Women’s Day. Typically, these portraits follow a narrative arc of...
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