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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Australia’s $10 billion side hustle economy presents opportunities for accountants
Australia’s $10 billion side hustle economy presents opportunities for accountants
At a glance Nearly one million Australians have side hustles worth $9.8 billion. Three in ten side hustlers struggle with business/hobby...
5 areas of non-compliance to be wary of in 2025
5 areas of non-compliance to be wary of in 2025
At a glance The Australian community expects increasingly high ethical and professional standards from practitioners. New reforms in areas like...
Payment times reporting: latest developments for 2025
Payment times reporting: latest developments for 2025
At a glance Consolidated group reporting now required, with first reports due June 30, 2025. Payment times show gradual improvement...
Fast track to the future: 5 ways finance professionals can AI proof their jobs
Fast track to the future: 5 ways finance professionals can AI proof their jobs
For those working in accounting at any level, AI represents much more than just a new technological offering. It’s also an opportunity to...
A cashless future: What this means for small businesses
A cashless future: What this means for small businesses
Australia is moving towards a cashless economy, with digital transactions vastly dominating payments. This change presents both opportunities and...
Managing crypto tax compliance
Managing crypto tax compliance
Almost a decade ago, one of Lisa Greig’s clients told her that he had invested cryptocurrency within his self-managed super fund (SMSF). At...
Top 6 (non-tax) compliance challenges for the finance profession in 2025
Top 6 (non-tax) compliance challenges for the finance profession in 2025
This year is bringing accountants a host of new compliance challenges beyond tax law. In everything from cybersecurity to financial advice to...
5 timeless tips from a Roman emperor to eradicate your worries
5 timeless tips from a Roman emperor to eradicate your worries
At a glance Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius used stoic philosophy to manage difficult situations, with his timeless wisdom applicable to modern...
What the DBFO package means for financial advisers
What the DBFO package means for financial advisers
In theory the FSG change, which is not obligatory, should reduce the administrative burden for advisers. However, consultant to the financial...
5 essential climate reporting questions for finance professionals
5 essential climate reporting questions for finance professionals
At a glance New climate standards affect large entities now and smaller entities by 2027. SMEs may need to provide Scope 3 emissions data for...
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