by Sholto Macpherson | Sep 11, 2025 | Features
In Apple’s 2025 show Murderbot, a robot gains the ability to act unrestrained by its human creators and their rules. Image: Apple At a glance Xero’s AI chatbot, JAX, has disappointed users with its slow speed and unreliability. MYOB is cautiously upgrading existing...
by Caroline Riches | Sep 10, 2025 | Features
At a glance Offboarding difficult clients is a crucial, though often overlooked, business skill for accountants. Identify problem clients by red flags like poor communication and bad financial habits. Create clear disengagement policies and document all communications...
by Michelle Cardwell, Nadine Kater, Zaakirah Mohamed and Bruce Vivian | Sep 9, 2025 | News
This was the resounding message from a landmark roundtable co-hosted by the International Association for Accounting Education and Research (IAAER), the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB), the South African Independent Regulatory Board for...
by Greg Edwards | Sep 8, 2025 | Features
The Little Engine That Could wasn’t the most powerful train, but she believed in herself. The story goes that, as she set off to climb a steep mountain, she repeated: “I think I can, I think I can.” That simple phrase from a children’s story still holds a lesson for...
by Sholto Macpherson | Sep 4, 2025 | Features
At a glance Specialised generative AI platforms are now being developed for the finance industry. Early versions like Claude for Financial Services show significant productivity gains. These tools integrate multiple data sources to automate research and reporting...
