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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...
New late payment rules: how to advise clients
At a glance New late payment rules require shorter payment terms, audit committees, and stronger enforcement powers. Experts are cautiously...
Nine quick-and-easy ways to add more AI to your practice
At a glance AI adoption faces barriers, but simple tools can help shrink your workload. AI excels at language tasks like summarising, but always...
The biggest barrier to AI adoption in the business world isn’t tech – it’s user confidence
The Little Engine That Could wasn’t the most powerful train, but she believed in herself. The story goes that, as she set off to climb a steep...
Why your clients lie, and what to do about it
At a glance Accountants rely on accurate data. Managing unreliable information can have serious commercial, legal and reputational consequences....
Succession planning, without the drama
At a glance Establish formal structures to separate business decisions from family matters. Address succession early and openly by creating a...
The cognitive traps that can lead you astray
At a glance Cognitive biases are mental shortcuts that can distort professional judgment and decision-making. These biases can lead to poor...
Breaking up: a guide to client offboarding
At a glance Offboarding difficult clients is crucial for profitability, well-being, and managing legal risks. Spot red flags like unreasonable...
The real threat to accounting jobs isn’t AI – it’s skills
At a glance Experts predict an AI threat, but accounting firms face an acute skills shortage. An aging workforce and weak talent pipeline are...
Getting a grip on open banking
At a glance Open banking lets clients securely share bank data via authorised software, with improved security. Challenges include client...
Buried in subscriptions? Here’s how to help clients clear the clutter
At a glance Subscription software models can create hidden, rising costs for SMEs. A new generation of AI tools is driving costs still higher....
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