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Federal Budget 2016 – Reflection

The Federal Budget has been and gone for 2016 and as we knew, it was going to be an “election” budget. Purposeful is the term I used to describe it and in my opinion its a shame that a budget will pass by for another year without there being any major benefit for anyone. SoContinue reading “Federal Budget 2016 – Reflection”

6 practical steps to introduce advisory services in your firm

The next phase of the accounting industry — where accountants become true advisers to their clients and not just data hoarders — is very much underway. But it’s often difficult to know exactly where to start, and what changes to make to help that transition. Having made that change myself in recent years, with aContinue reading “6 practical steps to introduce advisory services in your firm”

Accountants need to embrace Value Pricing…

  Following the February Roadshow in Sydney, my thoughts on the changes in the industry were captured in an Article on Accountants Daily…. Accounting firms should adopt a value-based pricing model in response to the new era of accounting, where technology is driving greater efficiencies in compliance work, says Xero’s head of accounting, James Solomons.Continue reading “Accountants need to embrace Value Pricing…”

Ten big challenges facing small businesses in 2016

10 challenges and tips to help overcome them for SMEs and their advisers  

6 accounting trends to watch in 2016

Many business owners are still getting used to operating in the cloud but we’ve reached a critical mass in Australia and are deep in the adoption curve. Accountants who have led the transition to cloud are already realising the number of opportunities which open up for them, especially around streamlining compliance and increasing transparency. OverContinue reading “6 accounting trends to watch in 2016”