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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Employee vs contractor: what the ATO’s new draft ruling means for small business
Employee vs contractor: what the ATO’s new draft ruling means for small business
At a glance New guidance clarifies the difference between employee and contractor status. Contracts are now at the centre of worker...
4 areas to turbocharge your professional growth in finance
4 areas to turbocharge your professional growth in finance
At a glance Artificial intelligence (AI) is creating clear winners, with tech-savvy firms growing 50% faster than peers. Sought-after finance...
The hidden costs of free advice and how to avoid them
The hidden costs of free advice and how to avoid them
For public accountants, time is money. Yet many find themselves constantly giving away expertise and advice for free. Quick queries,...
5 digital note-takers every accountant should know
5 digital note-takers every accountant should know
At a glance Digital note-taking tools help accountants create "second brains" to manage information overload. From Notion's powerful databases...
10 steps to ensure efficient client onboarding
10 steps to ensure efficient client onboarding
Securing new clients is exhilarating, but that excitement can swiftly turn to frustration if you mishandle the onboarding process. Poor...
Small business the key to unlocking productivity growth
Small business the key to unlocking productivity growth
Image: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas Small businesses contribute $483 billion to the economy, equating to 33 per cent of Australia's GDP and employing...
IPA profile: Michael Davison on advocacy and small business
IPA profile: Michael Davison on advocacy and small business
Part of Davison's role is also ensuring that small business compliance is proportionate and not burdensome. He discusses how public interest,...
Balancing the books and self: wellbeing strategies for women in accounting
Balancing the books and self: wellbeing strategies for women in accounting
At a glance Professional women often use alcohol and food to cope with workplace pressure, creating counterproductive stress cycles. Experts say...
Federal election 2025: parties throw lifeline to small business drowning in red tape, but IPA says more needs to be done
Federal election 2025: parties throw lifeline to small business drowning in red tape, but IPA says more needs to be done
Election 2025: Red tape reduction proposals from major parties The Coalition’s proposals focus on immediate deregulation for small...
Half-year economic update: how to stay competitive in 2025
Half-year economic update: how to stay competitive in 2025
At a glance Inflation easing, but cash flow pressures remain high. Rate cuts expected, but financing conditions stay tight. Global volatility...
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