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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Why banks are now chasing your SME clients
Why banks are now chasing your SME clients
At a glance SME borrowing conditions are the most favourable they have been in several years. Banks and non-bank lenders are actively targeting...
The 2026 global economy: nervously muddling through
The 2026 global economy: nervously muddling through
At a glance Political and regulatory volatility is creating a nervous environment for global business. AI is emerging as a top business priority...
Payday Super arrives midyear. Are your clients ready?
Payday Super arrives midyear. Are your clients ready?
At a glance New rules from 1 July 2026 require superannuation to be paid with wages. The change will increase costs, administration, and cash...
Five defences in your fight against cyber villains
Five defences in your fight against cyber villains
At a glance AI is supercharging cybercrime, making digital threats smarter and more relentless. Cybersecurity teams can also use AI to detect...
Glad tidings for 2026
Glad tidings for 2026
This festive-looking salamander was the unlikely source of some of 2025’s good news. At a glance Extreme poverty fell to a new low, while global...
Data hoarding is a risk you can’t afford
Data hoarding is a risk you can’t afford
At a glance Holding excess client data increases your firm's cybersecurity risk and potential legal liability. Regulations require destroying...
Avoiding your own Deloitte AI moment
Avoiding your own Deloitte AI moment
At a glance A major firm’s AI error highlights the need for responsible use and disclosure. Disclose to clients why and how AI tools were used in...
A fairer GIC? The ATO promises change
A fairer GIC? The ATO promises change
Kirsten Fish, ATO second commissioner, speaking at the IPA National Congress 2025 in November. At a glance The ATO is reforming its general...
The Big Four’s towers start to shake
The Big Four’s towers start to shake
At a glance The Big Four’s growth has slowed since 2018. A wave of scandals has eroded government trust and increased media scrutiny. Internal...
Tax ombudsman to IPA members: please complain
Tax ombudsman to IPA members: please complain
At a glance Tax Ombudsman Ruth Owen urges accountants to complain to drive systemic change. Owen is disappointed by the ATO’s response to agent...
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