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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...
Who’s thriving, who’s struggling and who’s stuck at the kitchen table: how working lives are changing in the UK
A new national survey — organised and managed by my colleagues and I — paints a mixed picture of UK working life. What makes the Skills and...
AI is inherently ageist. That’s not just unethical – it can be costly for workers and businesses
By 2030, more than half of the labour force in many EU countries will be aged 50 or above. Similar trends are emerging across Australia, the US...
One conversation could prevent insolvency
Supply chain instability and rising overheads have increased the strain on small businesses in particular. And while many directors are doing...
9 tax changes every SME needs to know (and what to do about them)
At a glance This April, SMEs need to be aware of the raft of tax and regulatory changes coming into play Navigating the changes successfully can...
Compliance to advisory: How to manage the transition
Ever since automation and artificial intelligence (AI) began helping us take care of various parts of our roles, the wisdom of a shift from a...
Are Britons really poorer than they were 20 years ago, or does it just feel that way?
Council tax has risen by an average of 5% across England (some rises in Scotland and Wales are even greater). Water bills are up by £10 per month...
Hopes of a ‘Brexit benefit’ from tariffs were short-lived. Here’s what Trump’s pause means for the UK
The announcement is only a partial reprieve. High tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, as well as on global imports of steel, aluminium and...
6 accounting predictions for the coming financial year
1. Making Tax Digital Despite the April 2026 start date, the lead up to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment represents an...
3 strategies for generating accounting client leads and boosting your sales pipeline on a budget
At a glance Sales is key for any successful business – and accountancy firms are no different Many are time-poor and don’t have spare cash to...
Thinking of setting up your own practice? Here’s your essential first-step guide
At a glance There are many opportunities for accountants looking to set up on their own Regulatory, compliance, and financial requirements must...
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