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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...
Choppy waters: how to help clients navigate economic challenges
Accountants can help SME clients build resilience to stay afloat in choppy trading conditions. At a glance The economic climate is increasingly...
Nearly three-quarters of small businesses faced late payments in Q1 2025: What can be done?
At a glance The problem of customers paying invoices late is worsening. The government has strengthened regulations as a priority. However, the...
Co-working spaces aren’t just about convenience – they bring a whole range of benefits for employees and communities
As workplaces adapt to new ways of operating, from hybrid to “digital nomadism”, co-working spaces can do more than simply offer flexibility....
MTD sets the timer for small practices to drive efficiencies
Sole and small practitioners must “pull the levers” to drive efficiencies and scale in their firm with MTD a key driver for change, according to...
Strong growth for UK accounting practices as digital transformation accelerates
At a glance UK accounting practices are experiencing strong revenue and profit growth. Cloud technology adoption is driving success, with 87% of...
How to identify and tackle financial abuse in business
At a glance Economic abuse has huge financial and emotional impacts on small business owners. The cost-of-living crisis is increasing the...
5 digital note-takers every accountant should know
At a glance Digital note-taking tools help accountants create "second brains" to manage information overload. From Notion's powerful databases...
Stuck in a creativity slump at work? Here are some surprising ways to get your spark back
This raises an interesting and broader question about creativity at work. Most advice on this focuses on having one creative idea. But what does...
Top 5 compliance blunders for accountants to avoid
Pinkney cautions many practitioners are leaving themselves exposed to significant risks unless they uphold strong ethical standards and heed the...
Bridging the SME data gap: how accountants can help clients navigate uncertainty in 2025
Despite operating in one of the most unpredictable economic climates in recent memory, a growing number of UK SMEs are pursuing major financial...
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