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Why banks are now chasing your SME clients
Australia’s big banks and non-bank lenders have a new focus: small business. This pivot is driving competition and improving access to finance for SMEs.
Q&A: How Sharon Hewitt builds client relationships
Sharon Hewitt performed well at school. Smart and confident, she became a school captain in year 10 and excelled in many subjects. Despite this,...
On balance: Lessons from the Hobart stadium fumble
In April, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that the Federal Government would fund $240 million for the development of a stadium district...
Compare your results: Technology adoption quiz
Chris Hurn, General Manager at Envisage Technology, supports multiple accounting firms. He believes the need for accountants to respond to a...
Are you ready to use chatbots in your accounting practice?
Recent research has found that 58% of consumers had used chatbots for simple customer service requests in 2022 – 35% more than in 2020. Another...
Businesses told to brace for ‘challenging’ FY24
Leading economic indicators point to a difficult financial year for businesses in 2023–34 with consumer sentiment deteriorating and costs...
Q&A: How Zac Hayes defied expectations to grow four practices across Australia
Zac Hayes is a country boy at heart. Having grown up in Bowral and Deniliquin, he brings a deep understanding of regional life to his work in...
How to make the four-day week work for accountants: Test, gather data, and adapt
Unilever is almost seven months into its four-day work week pilot. Grant Thorton began a six-month trial of the shortened week in March. That...
Compare your results: Cybersecurity quiz
Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services the Hon Stephen Jones MP this week shared a warning about common tax-time scams....
EOFY to-do list: What your clients need to know about the instant asset write-off scheme
Temporary full expensing will end 30 June 2023. From 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024, the instant asset write off threshold will be $20,000 per...
Technology adoption: How do you compare?
Technological enablement is no longer a nice-to-have. It’s become an essential part of operating a company in today’s digital-first environment....
