- Are accountants still on the chopping block of automation?As far back as 2014, a chilling prediction was made: 47 per cent of job categories could face automation within the next two decades. For accountants and auditors, this forecast was particularly dire, as they ranked second on the list of professions most at risk. Fast forward to today, and these projections are becoming a stark reality… Read more: Are accountants still on the chopping block of automation?
- The great digital hunt: Tracking and capturing elusive dataPicture the scene… An accountant, armed with a cup of coffee, sits down to tackle the morning’s emails. This has become part of her routine by now, but little does she know that the perfect storm is brewing. On average, replying to emails may take up to an hour in the morning, a task that sets the… Read more: The great digital hunt: Tracking and capturing elusive data
- Struggling to get P11D information? The deadline is getting closer…We’ve noticed many accountants are currently struggling to submit P11D and P11D(b) forms due to a lack of efficiency and cooperation on the part of their clients. As the 6 July deadline looms, the pressure must be getting harder and harder to carry, not least for your wider team too. If you don’t start receiving the necessary… Read more: Struggling to get P11D information? The deadline is getting closer…
- Analysing the recruitment crisis in accountingIt’s a problem we’re all trying to get our heads around – how do we fix the skills shortage and recruitment crisis in the accounting profession? Firms are constantly reporting lower numbers of applicants, year on year. Our clients frequently bemoan an increasing number of job vacancies, facing challenges in attracting younger professionals and often… Read more: Analysing the recruitment crisis in accounting
- It’s National Payroll Week – Time to reflect?This week is National Payroll Week! Now’s the time we tip our hats to the unsung heroes buried in spreadsheets and tax codes and rightly so! The payroll professionals work incredibly hard to ensure we all get our pay slips on time and with accurate figures. However, this isn’t just about handing out a few… Read more: It’s National Payroll Week – Time to reflect?