How technology can help your accounting practice keep moving
An unprecedented event like the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has put Australian businesses to the test – forcing them to adapt to unforeseen and rapidly evolving changes. One way many businesses have adapted is by allowing their staff to work from home. Those businesses set up with remote working capabilities, thanks to cloud software, have been […]

eBook: How to transform into a paperless practice
In this ebook created jointly with leading Australian accounting consultancy Smithink, we share some of the best practice insights its founding director, David Smith, has gleaned from his years of work helping practices transition to paperless working.
Discover the key challenges practices face on the road to success and the practical steps you can take to become a paperless practice.

How are accounting practices embracing cloud practice management software?
A 2019 Sage survey reveals Australian practices are adopting new technology like cloud software faster than those across the globe. 46% of Australian accountants say they’re earlier adopters of technology, compared to the 35% global average. In addition, 70% of Australian accountants believe Australian firms need to increase technology adoption to stay competitive.[1] So why are Australian practices increasingly adopting new technology like cloud software? Our survey reveals that 89% percent of Australian accountants believe technology advancement is delivering value to their business, whether to free up time so they can focus on customers or to boost productivity. It’s also helping them connect with today’s increasingly tech savvy clients, who anticipate the same tech savvy in their accountant. And it helps them attract the new breed of young accountants. 41 percent of millennials believe technology will soon make the concept of “your desk” redundant. Instead, they think everybody will work via a mobile device.[2]Top 6 benefits of cloud practice management software for accounting practices
So what are the specific benefits cloud practice management software can offer your practice? It can help you:-
Access your practice data anywhere, anytime
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Save time and eliminate IT costs
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Automate manual processes
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Keep your data safe and secure
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Gain more flexibility and control
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Stay compliant