“The Only Constant in Life Is Change.” - Heraclitus The world has undergone many changes, over the years businesses have evolved with these changes; one other factor that remains constant is, customers are what make businesses remain viable. Every customer-centric...
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Special articles relevant to current issues and challenges for accounting firms
If It Doesn’t Challenge You, It Doesn’t Change You!
by Peter Towers | May 12, 2015 | Featured Articles, Latest News, Practice Management
There are significant challenges for accountants at present, including: “Digital Disruption” – forecast 32% change. Standard Business Reporting (SBR) – ATO claims $500 million per annum “red tape reduction”. Outsourcing of accountancy work to overseas organisations....
Policy Complacency Could Be Costing You More Than You Think
by Accountancy Insurance | May 12, 2015 | Featured Articles, Latest News, Practice Management
A typical concern for accountants if they change professional indemnity insurance providers is that they will lose their continuous cover should a claim arise. The solution is simple - accountants should ask staff if they are aware of any circumstances that may give...
CEO Insights: Minimalism in Business
by Scott Whitaker | Apr 30, 2015 | Featured Articles, Latest News, Practice Management
Today, we have a brand new episode of our CEO Insights series to share with you, on Minimalism in Business. If you’re like most business owners, and often experience being overwhelmed, this episode is a must-watch. Minimalism plays a very valuable role in creating a...
Business Evaluation Workshops Help SMEs Add Value
by Peter Towers | Apr 27, 2015 | Featured Articles, Practice Management
One way an accountancy business can be seen to be proactive in assisting small/medium enterprise clients to add value to their businesses is to offer to conduct an annual business evaluation workshop for the key people within the small/medium enterprise. There’s an...
Measure what matters!
by Dale Crosby | Apr 23, 2015 | Featured Articles, Latest News, Practice Management
Traditionally, accounting firms use productivity (the proportion of time charged to WIP) as a key measure of staff performance. However, increasingly firms are seeing that a strong focus on production can lead to behaviour which is actually counter-productive and...
Superannuation Continues to Develop – Do You?
by TaxBanter | Apr 23, 2015 | Featured Articles, Financial Services
The SMSF sector has continued to develop and change over the past 12 months. Important developments occurring over this time include the reforms to non-concessional contributions tax, and clarification of a number of important issues around the tax treatment of...