Technology is the future for accountants, but not without risk
Technology

Technology is the future for accountants, but not without risk

6y Adam Harper

Technology is the future for accountants, but not ...

In 2018, it is important to keep up with developments in accounting technology, however, it is also essential that you have checks and balances, and p...

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Four tech updates from Accountex 2018
Technology

Four tech updates from Accountex 2018

6y Idris Nagri

Four tech updates from Accountex 2018

Here are four key tech takeaways from Accountex 2018 Read More...

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Why are accountants in demand in 2018?
Career

Why are accountants in demand in 2018?

6y Josh Rufus

Why are accountants in demand in 2018?

Jobs in accountancy are ever-increasing across the UK, with firms currently having to use contractors or outsourcing to meet their needs Read More...

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Is predictive analytics the end of the annual audit?
Audit

Is predictive analytics the end of the annual audit?

6y Martin Herron

Is predictive analytics the end of the annual audi...

Predictive technology is turning traditional audit work on its head so audit teams need to embrace these tools and hone their skills in it Read More...

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Back to the Future: why financial transformation just hasn’t happened
Technology

Back to the Future: why financial transformation just hasn’t happened

6y Workday | Sponsored

Back to the Future: why financial transformation j...

What constitutes financial transformation, and how can organisations take full advantage of new technology to create an effective finance function? Re...

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5 key tech innovations helping accountants transform their businesses
Accounting Software

5 key tech innovations helping accountants transform their businesses

6y Heather Darnell

5 key tech innovations helping accountants transfo...

Founder of Ask the BOSS shares the top five things that have transformed the industry and how accountants can save time, money and add more value to t...

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How to find a work-life balance as an accountant
Career

How to find a work-life balance as an accountant

6y Laura Little

How to find a work-life balance as an accountant

Striking a work-life balance is difficult in our 'always on' culture, but it's imperative for individuals to stay productive and therefore businesses ...

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What is the role of governance, compliance, and control in financial transformation?
Corporate Governance

What is the role of governance, compliance, and control in financial transf...

6y Workday | Sponsored

What is the role of governance, compliance, and co...

Governance, compliance, and control can no longer be an afterthought. It is vital that organisations get governance right when it comes to finance Rea...

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Grant Thornton joins with Immersive Labs to increase cyber talent
Career

Grant Thornton joins with Immersive Labs to increase cyber talent

6y Idris Nagri

Grant Thornton joins with Immersive Labs to increa...

Now that cybersecurity is such an important consideration for businesses, Grant Thornton's involvement in the Digital Cyber Academy is another step to...

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How can accounts payable departments protect themselves from fraud?
Technology

How can accounts payable departments protect themselves from fraud?

6y Kristina Russell

How can accounts payable departments protect thems...

Is digitisation the best defence against fraud in accounts payable? Read More...

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How can accountants meet the needs of contractors?
Practice

How can accountants meet the needs of contractors?

6y Nixon Williams | Sponsored

How can accountants meet the needs of contractors?

With the self-employed workforce ever-growing, it's important for specialist accountants to understand the challenges of their self-employed clients R...

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Six benefits of automating the financial close
Technology

Six benefits of automating the financial close

6y Trintech | Sponsored

Six benefits of automating the financial close

How can businesses ensure that the financial close is conducted effectively, leaving finance free to provide the strategic insight needed to achieve b...

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Audit, MTD, women in accountancy: 5 things we learned from Accountex Summit North
Brexit & Economy

Audit, MTD, women in accountancy: 5 things we learned from Accountex Summit...

6y Idris Nagri

Audit, MTD, women in accountancy: 5 things we lear...

We take a look at five highlights from Accountex Summit North, including the future of the audit sector, how accountants can embrace change, requireme...

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Open Banking: an interview with Xero
Business

Open Banking: an interview with Xero

6y Idris Nagri

Open Banking: an interview with Xero

Accountancy Age speaks to Edward Berks of Xero about Open Banking and the future of the accounting industry Read More...

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Hire finance people who welcome and embrace change
Technology

Hire finance people who welcome and embrace change

6y Workday | Sponsored

Hire finance people who welcome and embrace change

It’s important to have the right systems and processes in place to handle regulatory and economic changes. Yet just as importantly, the ability to ada...

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How the fourth industrial revolution is impacting accountancy
Technology

How the fourth industrial revolution is impacting accountancy

6y Idris Nagri

How the fourth industrial revolution is impacting ...

What we learned from the Accountancy Age Fourth Industrial Revolution webinar Read More...

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7 ways accountants can use technology to fulfil their growth strategies in 2018
Technology

7 ways accountants can use technology to fulfil their growth strategies in ...

6y Receipt Bank | Sponsored

7 ways accountants can use technology to fulfil th...

Here's how accountants can use technology to grow their business in 2018 Read More...

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Finance and the tech foundation: how auditing can serve a more strategic purpose
Technology

Finance and the tech foundation: how auditing can serve a more strategic pu...

6y Idris Nagri

Finance and the tech foundation: how auditing can ...

Traditionally, auditing has mostly focused on evaluating the past and ensuring compliance but now the role is evolving to serve a more strategic purpo...

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How can practices gain a competitive edge in the AI era?
Technology

How can practices gain a competitive edge in the AI era?

6y Inspire

How can practices gain a competitive edge in the A...

With the AI era upon us, how can practices ensure that they get ahead of the competition in delivering services to clients? Read More...

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Finance and the tech foundation: making business change easier
Technology

Finance and the tech foundation: making business change easier

6y Idris Nagri

Finance and the tech foundation: making business c...

An organisation's survival often depends on its ability to navigate disruption but this can be a major struggle for companies that don’t have the righ...

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Finance and the tech foundation: making collaborative and continuous planning a reality
Technology

Finance and the tech foundation: making collaborative and continuous planni...

6y Idris Nagri

Finance and the tech foundation: making collaborat...

Done effectively, planning can improve achievement of business outcomes and mitigate the risks of underperformance. But how can organisations do this?...

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Finance and the tech foundation: what’s needed to deliver impactful business insights?
Accounting Software

Finance and the tech foundation: what’s needed to deliver impactful busines...

6y Idris Nagri

Finance and the tech foundation: what’s needed to ...

The ability to use data to make better decisions is a huge competitive advantage for businesses. But while the amount of data is growing, getting the ...

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The most sought after accountancy skills for 2018
Career

The most sought after accountancy skills for 2018

6y Adrian O'Connor

The most sought after accountancy skills for 2018

In an age when automation is rife, employers are becoming more discerning about the skills they desire Read More...

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Finance and the tech foundation: real-time consolidation and a shorter financial close
Technology

Finance and the tech foundation: real-time consolidation and a shorter fina...

6y Idris Nagri

Finance and the tech foundation: real-time consoli...

Complying with statutory and management reporting requirements in today’s regulatory and economic environment is no easy task. Here's how technology c...

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Making sense of enterprise tech concepts for finance teams – Part 2
Technology

Making sense of enterprise tech concepts for finance teams – Part 2

6y Idris Nagri

Making sense of enterprise tech concepts for finan...

By understanding some core concepts of how a finance system works, finance leaders can make the right decisions about what technology is required to s...

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Open Banking: what you need to know
Accounting Software

Open Banking: what you need to know

6y Edward Berks

Open Banking: what you need to know

Edward Berks, Director of Banking, Fintech and Ecosystem at Xero, explains how Open Banking will drive the next accounting revolution Read More...

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Why technology is killing time-based pay
Technology

Why technology is killing time-based pay

6y Receipt Bank | Sponsored

Why technology is killing time-based pay

Technological advancements require accountancy firms to review not only their internal processes relating to workflow and business management, but als...

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