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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A lifeline for accountants in crisis
A lifeline for accountants in crisis
At a glance The IPA Group Benevolent Fund supports members and students experiencing unexpected financial hardship. It provides grants of up to...
Expert tips: How to lift fees and still keep clients happy
Expert tips: How to lift fees and still keep clients happy
At a glance Fee increases are necessary for your firm's sustainability and client service quality. Calculate your true costs and build a strong,...
Lori Hauck has a plan to solve accounting’s image problem
Lori Hauck has a plan to solve accounting’s image problem
At a glance Accounting suffers from a dull image, unlike professions glamorised by pop culture. This poor perception is contributing to a growing...
IPA National Congress hears ATO plan to shrink small business “tax gap”
IPA National Congress hears ATO plan to shrink small business “tax gap”
At a glance A new AI-driven ledger promises to automate bookkeeping with very high accuracy. Its unique data model gives it context and...
How the AML burden might expand your workload
How the AML burden might expand your workload
Australia's "Tranche 2" rules expand AML/CTF regulations from 1 July 2026. Most accountants will be covered, facing significant new compliance...
AUSTRAC’s chief on the AML rules you will likely need to follow
AUSTRAC’s chief on the AML rules you will likely need to follow
At a glance AUSTRAC CEO Brendan Thomas is overseeing the introduction of new Tranche 2 anti-money laundering rules. The new rules target the flow...
Anatomy of a hack: Inside the 11-day implosion of Distribute.IT
Anatomy of a hack: Inside the 11-day implosion of Distribute.IT
At a glance A successful domain registrar was destroyed by a lone hacker in just 11 days. The breach exploited a single unpatched server and a...
Is Digits the future of accounting software?
Is Digits the future of accounting software?
At a glance A new AI-driven ledger promises to automate bookkeeping with very high accuracy. Its unique data model gives it context and...
Build a firm that can run without you
Build a firm that can run without you
At a glance Capture institutional knowledge in shared, accessible systems. Automate and standardise processes to reduce dependency on key...
Better client conversations with a health checker
Better client conversations with a health checker
At a glance Move beyond compliance to offer strategic advisory services your SME clients need. Use the Business Health Check Question Bank to...
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