{"id":7952,"date":"2022-03-16T10:00:31","date_gmt":"2022-03-16T10:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ie\/blog\/?p=7952"},"modified":"2026-01-07T12:31:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T12:31:12","slug":"tech-important-practice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ie\/blog\/tech-important-practice\/","title":{"rendered":"6 reasons why tech is important for your accountancy practice"},"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\/technology-innovation\/\" class=\"entry-header__link\">Technology &amp; Innovation<\/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\t6 reasons why tech is important for your accountancy practice\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 \">Published <time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2022-03-16T10:00:31+00:00\">16 March, 2022<\/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=\"6 reasons why tech is important for your accountancy practice\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ie\/blog\/tech-important-practice\/\"\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\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\/keirthomasbryant\/\">\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\/04\/Keir-350x350.jpg\" class=\"entry-author__image\" alt=\"Keir Thomas-Bryant\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/04\/Keir-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/04\/Keir.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 40px) 100vw, 40px\" \/>\t\t\t\t<span class=\"entry-author__name\">Keir Thomas-Bryant<\/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\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accountants need to keep up to date with technological advances in order to respond to market conditions and clients\u2019 needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Technological innovation has led the way in how accounting is done nowadays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Digital resources and online tools improve productivity and organisation. Manual accounting has virtually disappeared and has been replaced by electronic accounting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This has not only reduced errors but, at the same time, provided better and more accurate reporting, among other advantages. It is therefore imperative that accountants keep aware of the latest technological advances and use them to drive business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article highlights six advantages of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ie\/sage-business-cloud\/accounting\/\">cloud accounting<\/a>. and using technology at your practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s what we cover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#virtual-anchor-link\">1. Virtual storage of documents<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#elimination-anchor-link\">2. Elimination of bureaucracy through the use of platforms<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#calendars-anchor-link\">3. Virtual calendars and task management<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#use-anchor-link\">4. Use of specific online tools for accounting and tax<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#importance-anchor-link\">5. Importance of regular training<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#connecting-anchor-link\">6. Connecting to customers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#automating-anchor-link\">7. Automating your processes so you can deliver more value<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#gate-4a77f055-e14b-4c64-9344-a5a65da0e711\">Download your free copy of Automate your practice<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"virtual-anchor-link\">1. Virtual storage of documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keeping paper records is an expensive and time-consuming task. Few would argue otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And there are other issues to consider such as physical space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Digitalising documents has gradually been replacing physical storage. Speed of access is one such benefit, but there are many more, particularly through the use of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ie\/blog\/practice-management-cloud-accountants\/\">cloud computing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"elimination-anchor-link\">2. Elimination of bureaucracy through the use of platforms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cloud accounting systems are simple and intuitive platforms that provide direct channels to clients as well as conduits for information, documents and any other materials that can be digitalised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This flexibility eliminates layers of bureaucracy and therefore saves time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These platforms also provide online management tools that help complete tasks and achieve goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"calendars-anchor-link\">3. Virtual calendars and task management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The online diary is the cornerstone of the day-to-day running of the office. Digital platforms offer calendar management tools such as alerts that will contribute towards meeting deadlines and avoiding fines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These tools are easily accessible via mobile devices and any updates are shared instantly between all those involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"use-anchor-link\">4. Use of specific online tools for accounting and tax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some digital platforms offer specific tools for accountants. You\u2019ll want a system that is fully compliant and updated regularly to reflect the latest changes in legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If it offers additional tools such as automation and reporting, the end result is increased productivity and operational efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"importance-anchor-link\">5. Importance of regular training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In order to maximise any gains derived from technology, it&#8217;s essential that employers provide training. It&#8217;s only through regular training that accountants and other professionals will be able to deliver and fulfil expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A trained professional will avoid mistakes and save time for the business. Training should also go beyond technology to include legal compliance and changes in legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"connecting-anchor-link\">6. Connecting to customers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Technology has brought accounting professionals and customers closer. Dedicated platforms make communication easier and instant which for many clients translates in saving time and increased efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It also makes it easier to track customer service and easily make improvements, therefore, improving customer satisfaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"automating-anchor-link\">7. Automating your processes so you can deliver more value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Technology gives you the power to spend less time on admin. And how can you do that? With automation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By automating your processes, you won&#8217;t need to do something hundreds of times. With a click of a button, you can set up a process that means a task is completed in seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And the benefit?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apart from you having to spend less time on boring admin, you&#8217;ll be freed up to spend more time working with and support your clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And that in turn will allow you to generate more revenue and grow your practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"single-cta gated-content\">\n\t<div class=\"single-cta__positioner on-scroll-highlight__target\">\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\">Automate your practice<\/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>Discover how you can use automation to reduce your manual processes, so you can elevate the performance of your accountancy or bookkeeping 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