{"id":15932,"date":"2025-02-11T14:22:09","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T14:22:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ie\/blog\/?p=15932"},"modified":"2025-02-11T14:22:11","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T14:22:11","slug":"the-practice-of-now-accountants-good-to-great","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ie\/blog\/the-practice-of-now-accountants-good-to-great\/","title":{"rendered":"The Practice of Now: How 1,000 accountants and bookkeepers are going from good to great"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header has-dark-background-color entry-header--has-illustration entry-header--has-illustration--generic\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-header__row row align-center\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col col-lg-7 col-xlg-6 entry-header__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"component component-single-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-header__misc text--subtitle text--uppercase text--small\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ie\/blog\/category\/growth-customers\/\" class=\"entry-header__link\">Growth &amp; Customers<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Practice of Now: How 1,000 accountants and bookkeepers are going from good to great\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"entry-header__description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"single-post-details container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on \"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2025-02-11T14:22:09+00:00\">11 February, 2025<\/time><\/span><span class=\"reading-time\"> min read<\/span>\n\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"social-share-button button button--icon button--secondary js-social-share-button\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-title=\"The Practice of Now: How 1,000 accountants and bookkeepers are going from good to great\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ie\/blog\/the-practice-of-now-accountants-good-to-great\/\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-text=\"Please read this interesting article\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__share-label\">Share<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__copy-label\" hidden>Copy Link<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__copy-tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\" hidden>Copied<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/header>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-author has-dark-background-color alignfull\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-authors\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-author-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"entry-author\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ie\/blog\/author\/ashleyhindsmansage\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/02\/Ashley-Thompson-350x350.jpg\" class=\"entry-author__image\" alt=\"Ashley Thompson\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/02\/Ashley-Thompson-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/02\/Ashley-Thompson.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 40px) 100vw, 40px\" \/>\t\t\t\t<span class=\"entry-author__name\">Ashley Thompson<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Like most professions in recent years, accounting and bookkeeping are going through extraordinary change. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We surveyed 1,000 accountants and bookkeepers across six countries to understand what they\u2019re feeling, their challenges, and how they plan to thrive in the immediate future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While most professionals say they are excited about the future of the industry, many are feeling a strain caused by shifting tax laws, heightened client expectations, and technology advancements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is many accountants and bookkeepers seem to be clear on what they need to focus on, and this article reveals the three main areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Download the full report to learn about the common concerns and challenges of accountants and bookkeepers across the globe, the actions they plan to take to adapt to future requirements and find more fulfilment and balance in their work, and the biggest opportunity for accountants and bookkeepers in 2025 and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s what we cover in this article:<\/p>\n\n\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a href=\"#h-growing-skills-and-attributes\" data-level=\"2\">Growing skills and attributes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-building-client-relationships\" data-level=\"2\">Building client relationships<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-leverage-ai-and-automation\" data-level=\"2\">Leverage AI and automation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-going-from-good-to-great\" data-level=\"2\">Going from good to great<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"single-cta\">\n\t<a\n\t\tclass=\"button button--primary gate-2a5dbb4f-c6bd-45cc-ad96-ef4e55a29eb6\"\n\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\tdata-button-location=\"content_area\"\n\t\thref=\"#gate-2a5dbb4f-c6bd-45cc-ad96-ef4e55a29eb6\"\n\t>Download your free copy of the Practice of Now 2024-2025<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-growing-skills-and-attributes\">Growing skills and attributes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Professional development and upskilling are key priorities for accounting professionals across the globe, and many recognise the value of both as important factors in future-proofing their practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More than half worry they don\u2019t have the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ie\/blog\/digital-skills-accountants-need\/\">right skills<\/a> as the industry evolves, and 41% want to dedicate more time to upskilling themselves or others on their team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the majority, upskilling is a priority to develop key attributes such as becoming more reliable for their clients, getting better at problem-solving, better strategic thinking for their practices and clients, and improving operational skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-building-client-relationships\">Building client relationships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Globally, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ie\/accountants\/\">accountants and bookkeepers<\/a> want to get back to human, personal client interactions. These touchpoints are what they value most about their careers, not number-crunching and juggling compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The value add is two-fold: as accountants and bookkeepers free up more time to focus on the client management they enjoy, they can deepen their understanding of their client\u2019s financial challenges and goals, and deliver the strategic guidance that leads to growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, only 21% of accountants and bookkeepers would describe their work as human or personal, and two in five say they spend less than a tenth of their time on client management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"single-cta\">\n\t<a\n\t\tclass=\"button button--primary gate-2a5dbb4f-c6bd-45cc-ad96-ef4e55a29eb6\"\n\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\tdata-button-location=\"content_area\"\n\t\thref=\"#gate-2a5dbb4f-c6bd-45cc-ad96-ef4e55a29eb6\"\n\t>Download your free copy of the Practice of Now 2024-2025<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-leverage-ai-and-automation\">Leverage AI and automation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent advancements in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ie\/blog\/will-ai-replace-accountants\/\">AI and automation<\/a> are bringing limitless opportunities to improve ways of working and service levels for accountants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today\u2019s professionals are most excited about the time savings and improved client experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>92% of the professionals we surveyed agree they spend too much time on manual tasks. Automating routine tasks can free up your time, and your team\u2019s time, to focus on better serving and advising your clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key uses for automation in your practice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sending payment reminders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appointment reminders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invoicing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managing client payroll<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data entry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bank reconciliations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generating reports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Integrating AI-powered tools and machine learning into your practice allows you to quickly and easily extract actionable recommendations from client financial data. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These insights mean more valuable conversations with your clients, bringing them closer to their business goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use these tools to improve your own productivity and spend significantly less time on admin tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-going-from-good-to-great\">Going from good to great<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most crucial insight from our research is the clear gap between what accountants and bookkeepers know they need to do to, and how many have started. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, 89% of our survey respondents said automating processes would free up time, yet only 37% are already doing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This insight isn\u2019t limited to technology either, it applies across all three focus areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what are the first steps to navigating the change and becoming an accountant or bookkeeper of the future?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start closing those gaps\u2014whether they\u2019re in growing your skills, building client relationships, or leveraging AI and automation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explore new AI and automation solutions that support productivity. You may already be familiar with generalist tools, but the true power of generative AI lies in accounting-specific tools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider which of your processes you could start to automate, focussing on repeatable tasks that aren\u2019t time-sensitive first. These are the areas you\u2019ll free up the most time to focus on the work you want to do.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, think about how your personal and professional development impacts your transition. Consider the skills and attributes you\u2019ll most likely need to improve in the future and look into training opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, take a look at your client list and assess who you could start approaching about providing advisory services. See if you can book some conversations and start building those close relationships.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a new era for accountants and bookkeepers, and embracing your changing role will be key to going from good to great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about what\u2019s trending globally and what it means for your role and practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"single-cta gated-content\">\n\t<div class=\"single-cta__positioner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__wrapper has-dark-background-color\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"single-cta__title h3\">The Practice of Now 2024-2025<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Get your copy of this global insights report into the accounting and bookkeeping profession. 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tag-electronic-payments tag-financial-decisions tag-make-receive-payments tag-payment-processing tag-payments tag-state-of-small-business business_type-small-business business_type-medium-sized-business business_type-accountants\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\tclass=\"card-post__link\"\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ie\/blog\/e-invoicing-what-business-should-do-now\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"card-post__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/09\/GettyImages-1314879006-684x384.jpg\" class=\"card-post__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/09\/GettyImages-1314879006-684x384.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/09\/GettyImages-1314879006-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/09\/GettyImages-1314879006-1215x810.jpg 1215w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 48em) 250px, (min-width: 30em) 100vw, 100vw\" \/>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card-post__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"card-post__meta-text\"><span class=\"posted-on \"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2025-11-18T12:25:29+00:00\">18 November, 2025<\/time><\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"card-post__meta-text\"><span class=\"reading-time\">8 min read<\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card-post__title h5\">\n\t\t\tNew e-invoicing mandate: What your business should do now\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col col-6 col-lg-3 card-grid__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\tclass=\"card-post related-post related-post-3 post-16786 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-money-matters category-strategy-legal-operations tag-accounting-102 tag-bookkeeping tag-business-finances tag-cash-flow tag-profit-loss business_type-small-business business_type-accountants\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\tclass=\"card-post__link\"\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ie\/blog\/net-income-formula\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"card-post__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/09\/GettyImages-1402342490-684x384.jpg\" class=\"card-post__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/09\/GettyImages-1402342490-684x384.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/09\/GettyImages-1402342490-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/09\/GettyImages-1402342490-1215x810.jpg 1215w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 48em) 250px, (min-width: 30em) 100vw, 100vw\" \/>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card-post__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"card-post__meta-text\"><span class=\"posted-on \"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2025-10-31T09:30:00+00:00\">31 October, 2025<\/time><\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"card-post__meta-text\"><span class=\"reading-time\">15 min read<\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card-post__title h5\">\n\t\t\tHow to calculate Net Income (NI): formula and guide\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col col-6 col-lg-3 card-grid__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\tclass=\"card-post related-post related-post-4 post-16597 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-money-matters category-strategy-legal-operations tag-bookkeeping tag-business-intelligence tag-cash-flow tag-financial-decisions tag-moving-money tag-profit-loss business_type-small-business business_type-accountants\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\tclass=\"card-post__link\"\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ie\/blog\/what-is-markup-percentage\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"card-post__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/04\/GettyImages-1035512574-1-684x384.jpg\" class=\"card-post__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" 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