UK behind foreign markets in digital accounting, but gap is narrowing

Accounting Software UK behind foreign markets in digital accounting, but gap is narrowing

6y Alia Shoaib, Reporter

UK behind foreign markets in digital accounting, b...

A report from Xero shows that UK accounting and bookkeeping firms are closing the gap on foreign markets in shifting clients to the cloud ahead of the...

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The rise of the progressive accountant

Accounting Software The rise of the progressive accountant

6y Emma Smith, Managing Editor

The rise of the progressive accountant

With the rise of cloud accounting technology, Paul Haydock of DueCourse discusses the increasing number of accountants taking a more progressive appro...

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Making Tax Digital: Revolution or revolt?

Accounting Software Making Tax Digital: Revolution or revolt?

6y Emma Smith, Managing Editor

Making Tax Digital: Revolution or revolt?

We look back on the journey so far to tax digitalisation, examining the government’s digital objectives and industry concerns, and explore the key iss...

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Making Tax Digital: Is HMRC’s recent system fault a cause for concern?

Accounting Software Making Tax Digital: Is HMRC’s recent system fault a cause for concern?

6y Emma Smith, Managing Editor

Making Tax Digital: Is HMRC’s recent system fault ...

Following recent issues with HMRC’s personal tax computation software, Brian Palmer of the AAT questions whether the government’s implementation timef...

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Four reasons why SME owners should switch to cloud accounting

Accounting Software Four reasons why SME owners should switch to cloud accounting

7y Emma Smith, Managing Editor

Four reasons why SME owners should switch to cloud...

With 65% of UK accountancy practices already using or planning to use cloud accounting software, Paul Haydock of DueCourse examines four reasons why S...

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BDO strikes technology partnership with Receipt Bank

Accounting Firms BDO strikes technology partnership with Receipt Bank

7y Emma Smith, Managing Editor

BDO strikes technology partnership with Receipt Ba...

BDO has implemented data submission and extraction technology to improve efficiency and automate manual processes Read More...

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Navigating the changing landscape of UK business at Sage Summit UK

Accounting Software Navigating the changing landscape of UK business at Sage Summit UK

7y Emma Smith, Managing Editor

Navigating the changing landscape of UK business a...

Driving opportunity for all and empowering businesses for success are the key themes for the Sage Summit UK this year, which takes place on 5-6 April ...

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Advanced opens extended regional HQ

Accounting Software Advanced opens extended regional HQ

7y Accountancy Age editorial

Advanced opens extended regional HQ

Advanced has extended its West Midlands HQ following the creation of 200 jobs and planned hiring of a further 200 employees over the next nine months ...

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Deloitte go ‘tech crazy’ with latest investments

Accounting Firms Deloitte go ‘tech crazy’ with latest investments

7y Stephanie Wix, Writer

Deloitte go ‘tech crazy’ with latest investments

Big Four firm Deloitte has announced its investment in blockchain start-up SETL as well as a partnership with VTC Group Read More...

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Xero links accountants to potential clients through Facebook Messenger service

Accounting Software Xero links accountants to potential clients through Facebook Messenger service

7y Stephanie Wix, Writer

Xero links accountants to potential clients throug...

Clients and business advisers can now connect to small businesses through a Facebook Messenger chatbot service, provided by Xero Read More...

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British Accountancy Awards 2016: The Winners

Accounting Firms British Accountancy Awards 2016: The Winners

7y Kevin Reed, Writer

British Accountancy Awards 2016: The Winners

It has been another glittering night in the accountancy calendar. A range of practices big and small, plus outstanding individuals, have been rewarded...

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Autumn Statement: MTD followup in New Year, frustrating some advisers

Accounting Software Autumn Statement: MTD followup in New Year, frustrating some advisers

7y Stephanie Wix, Writer

Autumn Statement: MTD followup in New Year, frustr...

Making Tax Digital responses to the consultations expected in January 2017 Read More...

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Tech as important as accountancy ... for accountants

Accounting Software Tech as important as accountancy ... for accountants

7y Stephanie Wix, Writer

Tech as important as accountancy ... for accountan...

Accountants - and their clients - view the future of accountancy as digital - which brings both opportunities and risks to the adviser community Read ...

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MTD - yes please, but with major caveats

Accounting Software MTD - yes please, but with major caveats

7y Paul Aplin

MTD - yes please, but with major caveats

The drive towards a fully digital tax regime is an admirable one, but mandation is simply wrong, according to one of the UK's most senior tax technolo...

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Barclays to link transaction data into Xero

Accounting Software Barclays to link transaction data into Xero

7y Stephanie Wix, Writer

Barclays to link transaction data into Xero

Barclays has partnered with accounting software company Xero to provide businesses with access to transaction data through its direct feed. Read More...

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MTD a 'multi-billion pound cost' to SMEs, warns senior practitioner

Accounting Firms MTD a 'multi-billion pound cost' to SMEs, warns senior practitioner

7y Kevin Reed, Writer

MTD a 'multi-billion pound cost' to SMEs, warns se...

Government's estimate of a £400m admin saving from Making Tax Digital is way off - and is instead a huge cost burden, warns Lamont Pridmore chief exec...

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3 key questions about cloud accounting

Accounting Software 3 key questions about cloud accounting

7y Stephanie Wix, Writer

3 key questions about cloud accounting

Accountant practices have been trying to gain more clients and higher reputations through the use of cloud accounting software. But what does this mea...

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Xero launches global partner programme expansion

Accounting Software Xero launches global partner programme expansion

7y Stephanie Wix, Writer

Xero launches global partner programme expansion

Xero unveiled its expanded global partner programme at Xerocon South, the accounting technology conference in Australasia Read More...

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Sage hit by client data breach

Accounting Software Sage hit by client data breach

7y Richard Crump, Writer

Sage hit by client data breach

Accountancy software firm Sage has been hit by a data breach which may have compromised the personal details and bank account details of as many as 30...

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What does CDIO Mark Dearnley’s departure mean for HMRC’s making tax digital strategy?

Accounting Software What does CDIO Mark Dearnley’s departure mean for HMRC’s making tax digital strategy?

7y Accountancy Age, Reporters

What does CDIO Mark Dearnley’s departure mean for ...

Sooraj Shah questions what a change in leadership will mean for the disentanglement of the Aspire contract and for HMRC’s digital strategy Read More...

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What accountancy firms can learn from the gaming industry

Accounting Software What accountancy firms can learn from the gaming industry

7y Accountancy Age comment

What accountancy firms can learn from the gaming i...

Accounting software could do well to mimic the traits and qualities of the gaming industry Read More...

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Business services sector jobs at risk of automation, Deloitte warns

Accounting Software Business services sector jobs at risk of automation, Deloitte warns

7y Richard Crump, Writer

Business services sector jobs at risk of automatio...

Of the 3.3 million jobs currently classed as business services, 800,000 to one million have a high chance of being automated, Deloitte report finds Re...

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Taking Stock: Xero sings to the tune of frustrated SME owners

Accounting Software Taking Stock: Xero sings to the tune of frustrated SME owners

7y Taking Stock

Taking Stock: Xero sings to the tune of frustrated...

Xero is getting in to the music business with a parody of one of Adele's biggest hits Read More...

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Take part in our ‘Seven Days in Accountancy’ quiz

Accounting Firms Take part in our ‘Seven Days in Accountancy’ quiz

7y Fraser Simpson, Reporter

Take part in our ‘Seven Days in Accountancy’ quiz

The latest edition of our 'Seven Days in Accountancy' quiz is here Read More...

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Mobile payments on the agenda for Xero with SME invoice update

Accounting Software Mobile payments on the agenda for Xero with SME invoice update

7y Fraser Simpson, Reporter

Mobile payments on the agenda for Xero with SME in...

Cloud-based accounting software business Xero has launched an update for its online invoice feature Read More...

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Deloitte propels into SME market with £2.5m accounting services investment

Accounting Firms Deloitte propels into SME market with £2.5m accounting services investment

7y Fraser Simpson, Reporter

Deloitte propels into SME market with £2.5m accoun...

Deloitte has made a move into the SME market with Propel, a cloud-based, £2.5m accounting services tool Read More...

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Oracle faces shareholder lawsuit over accounting methods

Accounting Software Oracle faces shareholder lawsuit over accounting methods

7y Richard Crump, Writer

Oracle faces shareholder lawsuit over accounting m...

A lawsuit has been filed against Oracle over claims it used improper accounting methods to inflate its cloud computing revenues Read More...

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