by David Walker | Nov 13, 2025 | Features
At a glance A successful domain registrar was destroyed by a lone hacker in just 11 days. The breach exploited a single unpatched server and a reused password. Team exhaustion and a flawed crisis response worsened the initial attack. The fallout included total...
by Sholto Macpherson | Nov 6, 2025 | Technology
At a glance A new AI-driven ledger promises to automate bookkeeping with very high accuracy. Its unique data model gives it context and classification accuracy. The system automatically reconciles 95% of transactions, flagging outliers for human review. The dream of a...
by Phoebe Armstrong | Nov 6, 2025 | Features
At a glance Capture institutional knowledge in shared, accessible systems. Automate and standardise processes to reduce dependency on key individuals. Formalise continuity and succession plans for compliance and future security. Small accountancy practices tend to...
by Baubre Murray for IFAC | Nov 4, 2025 | Features
At a glance Move beyond compliance to offer strategic advisory services your SME clients need. Use the Business Health Check Question Bank to spark insightful client conversations. Uncover client needs and build trust without a hard sales pitch. DOWNLOAD the Business...
by Luke Atkinson | Nov 4, 2025 | Blog
At a glance The IPA’s disciplinary function enforces high ethical and professional standards for its members. This process is crucial for maintaining public trust in the accounting profession. Self-regulation makes the IPA’s enforcement role vital for the...