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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...
UK Budget 2025: chancellor announces further tax hikes and HMRC reforms to close tax gap
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has used the 2025 UK Budget to announce £26bn in tax rises. The chancellor announced tax increases on...
Get found: a five-step local SEO guide
At a glance Most potential clients find local accountants using online search. Build and regularly update a complete Google Business Profile....
Dodge these 6 pitfalls on MTD for IT
At a glance Start telling clients now about the upcoming MTD for IT changes. Update your internal processes and choose the right software for...
This IFAC tool aims to end the awkward advisory pitch
At a glance Transition from compliance work to deeper, strategic advisory services. Use a question bank to spark insightful conversations with...
An Excel star explains the spreadsheet’s enduring power
For many accountants, Excel is both a cornerstone of work and a frequent test of patience. For Leila Gharani, it has become rather more: a...
Benchmarking: Can you tell if your firm measures up?
At a glance Use benchmarking to compare your firm's performance against competitors and improve. Reports help compare fees, profitability, and...
Growth, value, leadership: the IPA Group’s new plan
At a glance The IPA Group has a new 2025–30 strategic plan targeting growth, value, and leadership. The IFA remains focused on supporting its...
Build a firm that can run without you
At a glance Capture institutional knowledge in shared, accessible systems. Automate and standardise processes to reduce dependency on key...
HR on a shoestring: What to do now, and what can wait
For a small business owner, human resources is another job competing for attention – and it's one that is easily sidelined. But people are the...
The fraud risk you might not be looking for – culture
Wells Fargo’s John Stumpf oversaw a corporate culture that enabled fraud and rule-breaking. (Fortune Global Forum 2015” by Fortune Global Forum,...
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