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MTD for ITSA software: the big four compared
At a glance: MTD for ITSA starts in April 2026 for sole traders earning over £50,000. This guide compares four leading MTD software options: Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and FreeAgent. Each platform balances features like mobile access, AI-powered tools, and cost in...
Checking Ledgerbot: We diagnose the health of UK accounting’s AI assistants
In Murderbot (2025), a robot gains the ability to act unrestrained by its human creators and their rules. At a glance The dream of a fully...
AI stars prepare for a new game
At a glance Generative AI is now being tailored for specific industries like finance and accounting. Early examples include Microsoft’s Copilot...
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...
Programmable money is here. Is the UK ready?
At a glance Stablecoins are digital currencies pegged to traditional money like the pound or dollar. They enable fast, cheap international...
Always on, always tired, sometimes rude – how to avoid the ‘triple-peak trap’ of modern work
A recent Microsoft report headlined “Breaking down the infinite workday” found that 40% of Microsoft 365 users online at this hour are...
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....
HMRC’s digital overhaul: What agents need to know
By Carlos Delgado, CC BY-SA 3.0, Link At a glance HMRC aims for 90% digital interactions by 2030. Agents will gain new digital tools and advanced...
UK small business finance welcomes new challengers
At a glance High street banks are retreating from SME lending. Alternative finance providers are filling the gap. Algorithms, not relationships,...
Work from anywhere: The new SME advantage
At a glance Work-from-anywhere removes geographic constraints, expanding recruitment beyond local talent pools. Cost savings come from reduced...
AI answers: Four strategies to combine critical thinking with 2025’s new tools
At a glance For the best possible decision-making, accountants must combine AI tools with the uniquely human skill of critical thinking....
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