2020 and beyond: Tech trends and human outcomes
Practice

2020 and beyond: Tech trends and human outcomes

5y Dave Coplin

2020 and beyond: Tech trends and human outcomes

Dave Coplin, former Chief Envisioning Officer at Microsoft UK, talks about how the world will change in the next decade as technology promises incredi...

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OK Computer - audit embraces technological innovation
Accounting Firms

OK Computer - audit embraces technological innovation

10y Chris Warmoll , Writer

OK Computer - audit embraces technological innovat...

The Big Four have been at the forefront of shifts in audit technology, where deeper pockets can provide market advantage. The significant costs could ...

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A CFO's predictions for a technological future
Corporate Finance

A CFO's predictions for a technological future

12y Steve O'Neill

A CFO's predictions for a technological future

Technology predictions that could be set to evolve the finance function, from CFO Steve O'Neill Read More...

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How technology is transforming the accountancy sector
Accounting Firms

How technology is transforming the accountancy sector

5y Stephen Browning

How technology is transforming the accountancy sec...

Key technological trends and obstacles within the accountancy sector are having a huge impact on pricings, operational efficiencies and customer exper...

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Four reasons why tech investment is critical for accountants
Technology

Four reasons why tech investment is critical for accountants

7y Accountancy Age

Four reasons why tech investment is critical for a...

In 2017, accountants must stay on top of technological trends in order to safeguard their future. Here are four reasons why tech investment is critica...

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Why are finance teams not using AI to harness real-time data?
AI in Accounting

Why are finance teams not using AI to harness real-time data?

23h Accountancy Age

Why are finance teams not using AI to harness real...

CFOs admit their finance team are struggling to harness the full potential of their data in real-time but could AI be the solution? Read More...

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Embracing artificial intelligence: A new era for accountants
Skills

Embracing artificial intelligence: A new era for accountants

10m Accountancy Age

Embracing artificial intelligence: A new era for a...

51% of UK accountants believe that upskilling their existing workforce will provide them with the necessary talent to leverage AI Read More...

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The future of accounting is in the cloud – how to make the transition?
Cloud

The future of accounting is in the cloud – how to make the transition?

1y Accountancy Age

The future of accounting is in the cloud – how to ...

Accountants are aware of the transformative potential of cloud technology, but how do they get there? Read More...

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Top 50+50: Are firms investing more in technology?
Accounting Firms

Top 50+50: Are firms investing more in technology?

5y Austin Clark , Editor

Top 50+50: Are firms investing more in technology?

Is technology investment by top accountancy firms increasing and does investment correlate to growth? We sought to find out in Top 50+50 Ranking surve...

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Accountancy practices need to radically change
Accounting Firms

Accountancy practices need to radically change

13y Rachael Singh

Accountancy practices need to radically change

The growing popularity of the internet will see accountancy practices overhauled in the future according to Access UK Read More...

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Blair wants better broadband strategy
Technology

Blair wants better broadband strategy

22y Ian Lynch

Blair wants better broadband strategy

Prime minister Tony Blair has asked the Cabinet Office's Performance and Innovation Unit to produce a strategic overview of the UK's networks. Read Mo...

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IT Focus - The paper free zone
Management

IT Focus - The paper free zone

26y John Stokdyk

IT Focus - The paper free zone

Document management and workflow can shift financial managers' paperwork, says John Stokdyk. Read More...

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What Mobius' fee-driven decision teaches about client value
Audit

What Mobius' fee-driven decision teaches about client value

4w Accountancy Age

What Mobius' fee-driven decision teaches about cli...

Earlier this month, Mobius Investment Trust decided to part ways with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), its long-standing auditor, in favour of Johnst...

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What did we learn from the FRC's latest audit quality review?
Accounting Standards

What did we learn from the FRC's latest audit quality review?

1m Accountancy Age

What did we learn from the FRC's latest audit qual...

The Financial Reporting Council’s Annual Review of Audit Quality for 2024, released on July 30, 2024, paints a picture of an audit landscape in ...

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Grant Thornton's transatlantic ambitions could result in a merger
Mergers And Acquisitions

Grant Thornton's transatlantic ambitions could result in a merger

2m Accountancy Age

Grant Thornton's transatlantic ambitions could res...

Grant Thornton is  reportedly exploring a plan to unify its US and UK/Irish operations through a potential three-way merger. Earlier this year, Grant ...

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The evolution of audit skills in an era of complex regulation, disclosure and increasing transparency
Opinion Blog

The evolution of audit skills in an era of complex regulation, disclosure a...

2m Dilek Cilingir, EY Partner

The evolution of audit skills in an era of complex...

Talent is the lifeblood of any organization, but attracting and retaining the right people is no mean feat. Recently I’ve had several opportunities to...

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Q&A: Dains’ CEO Richard McNeilly on Olympian-inspired growth and strategic acquisitions
Accounting Firms

Q&A: Dains’ CEO Richard McNeilly on Olympian-inspired growth and strategic ...

2m Rachael King

Q&A: Dains’ CEO Richard McNeilly on Olympian-inspi...

Dains is making significant strides as it approaches its 100th anniversary. Recently, the firm has embarked on a series of strategic acquisitions and ...

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The human touch
Skills

The human touch

2m Peter Spence

The human touch

In a period of rapid technological advance, almost every organisation is going through some form digital transformation project. AICPA & CIMA’s Associ...

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Q&A: Xero’s UK MD, Alex von Schirmeister, on empowering small businesses
AI in Accounting

Q&A: Xero’s UK MD, Alex von Schirmeister, on empowering small businesses

3m Rachael Kennedy

Q&A: Xero’s UK MD, Alex von Schirmeister, on empow...

On the side lines of Xerocon 2024, an event known for gathering the brightest minds in accounting and bookkeeping, Alex von Schirmeister, UK MD of Xer...

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It's time to rethink what it means to be an accountant
People In Practice

It's time to rethink what it means to be an accountant

3m Rachael Kennedy

It's time to rethink what it means to be an accoun...

When we think of an accountant, the image that often comes to mind is one of a stuffy, dull professional, hunched over a desk crunching numbers all da...

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35 under 35 2024: Third wave of winners revealed!
35 under 35

35 under 35 2024: Third wave of winners revealed!

3m Rachael Kennedy

35 under 35 2024: Third wave of winners revealed!

Showcasing the industry's rising talent, the second instalment of our 35 under 35 rankings highlights ten young UK professionals who are making great ...

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Xerocon 2024: Where technology meets tradition
AI in Accounting

Xerocon 2024: Where technology meets tradition

3m Rachael Kennedy

Xerocon 2024: Where technology meets tradition

The accounting industry is experiencing significant changes due to several key factors. New technologies are altering how accounting is done and enabl...

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Private equity + accounting: An equation waiting to be solved
Mergers And Acquisitions

Private equity + accounting: An equation waiting to be solved

3m Rachael Kennedy

Private equity + accounting: An equation waiting t...

Private equity firms have recognised the potential of accounting firms as lucrative investment opportunities due to their stable revenue streams, rece...

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Q&A: Gravita's CEO on the challenger firm's tech driven strategy
Accounting Firms

Q&A: Gravita's CEO on the challenger firm's tech driven strategy

4m Rachael Kennedy

Q&A: Gravita's CEO on the challenger firm's tech d...

When I asked ChatGPT to show me a picture of a typical accountant, the output was not surprising – sat at a desk covered in paper and a calculat...

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How EY upskills in the age of AI and sustainability
Big Four

How EY upskills in the age of AI and sustainability

4m Rachael Kennedy

How EY upskills in the age of AI and sustainabilit...

Partners Paul Goodhew and Dilek Çilingir Kostem explain how EY is harnessing the power of AI and sustainability to redefine the future of professional...

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How to foster innovation and a performance culture
Skills

How to foster innovation and a performance culture

5m Peter Spence

How to foster innovation and a performance culture

Innovation is essential to survival in the modern marketplace. AICPA & CIMA’s Associate Technical Director Peter Spence discusses how to foster a cult...

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Technology is a talent magnet for accountants
Practice

Technology is a talent magnet for accountants

8m Accountancy Age

Technology is a talent magnet for accountants

Facing a global talent shortage, accounting firms are turning to technology to attract and retain top talent. Tech-savvy firms offer streamlined opera...

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Are accountants underutilising AI in the realm of risk assessment?
Technology

Are accountants underutilising AI in the realm of risk assessment?

8m Accountancy Age

Are accountants underutilising AI in the realm of ...

Integrating AI in accounting isn't just a technological upgrade; it's a fundamental shift in how we understand and interact with financial data. For t...

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