Beyond the grid: AI inventors target Excel’s formula
For 40 years, Excel has seen off every challenger. Now AI innovators think they may finally have the recipe that can break Microsoft's spreadsheet dominance.
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3 experts on how the second-term government can drive SME productivity growth
3 experts on how the second-term government can drive SME productivity growth
Productivity growth – doing more with less – has made the rich nations rich and modern incomes the highest in history. But in the past...
EOFY checklist: 4 steps to better manage compliance and client challenges
EOFY checklist: 4 steps to better manage compliance and client challenges
At a glance Superannuation changes require client education and planning. Poor inventory management can distort financial reporting for product...
Are small firms heading for a wellness crisis?
Are small firms heading for a wellness crisis?
At a glance Accountants in small firms face unique stressors beyond technical work. Burnout can manifest through subtle behavioural changes...
IPA profile: Letty Chen on tax, advocacy and small business
IPA profile: Letty Chen on tax, advocacy and small business
Letty Chen has worked in public practice in both large and boutique firms, with a focus on small business and individuals. Her passion for...
Fact, fiction and the ledger: what pop culture gets right (and wrong) about accountants
Fact, fiction and the ledger: what pop culture gets right (and wrong) about accountants
At a glance From Affleck's deadly accountant to Marty Byrde's money laundering, Hollywood loves financial professionals with dark secrets. Films...
4 HR tactics to give finance leaders a competitive edge
4 HR tactics to give finance leaders a competitive edge
From attracting top talent to optimising productivity, the way you lead and support your people directly impacts your bottom line. However, for...
How IPA is rebuilding trust in the accounting profession
How IPA is rebuilding trust in the accounting profession
Trust can be eroded in an instant through the actions of a few individuals, and the global accounting profession's reputation has been in sharp...
5 common mistakes BAS agents can’t afford to make
5 common mistakes BAS agents can’t afford to make
At a glance BAS agents face growing compliance expectations. Late lodgments, outdated documentation and unchecked client data are key pitfalls. ...
How to win at the name game
How to win at the name game
Image: “Barber Streisand" by Duncan Cumming is licenced under CC BY-NC 2.0 At a glance Your business name can be a powerful marketing...
Compliance to advisory: How to manage the transition
Compliance to advisory: How to manage the transition
The efficiency gains from automation and artificial intelligence (AI) has shifted strategic advice from a nice-to-have to a must-have client...
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