New Payments Platform – another cog in the automation wheel
Are you aware of the New Payments Platform (NPP) (www.nppa.com.au) being developed by the RBA…
Sharing – the lost opportunity
As many readers would be aware, for many years, I have conducted reviews of practices….
Business Advisory Trends around the Globe
I was recently asked to give my impression of business advisory trends and developments from…
The struggle for accountability
As I have conversations with and work with firms, a constant theme is frustration with…
Estate planning: a unique opportunity
Wikipedia defines estate planning as the process of anticipating and arranging, during a person’s life,…
The Top 5 Strategies for Accounting Practice Leadership – Part One
One of the most important qualities of a great leader of an accounting practice is…
The Accountants Ten Steps to Better Customer Service
I was recently asked “what are the key things you see in successful accounting firms…
Report as Though You Are the Client
As I’m sure you’re aware, big data and data analytics has the potential to transform…
Accountants and ‘Raving Fans’, Is It Possible?
If you had asked me that question when I first got into accounting many decades…
What SME’s Really Want From Their Accountant
I’ll give you a hint… it’s not “how much tax do I owe?” Today’s Small…
Your Branding Influences 18% Of A Purchase Decision
In today’s dynamic accounting market, brands are so much a part of our day to…
Over Management Is Costing Your Firm Thousands…
A few years ago, I travelled over to the United States and was very fortunate…
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