Accounting stories

“VIQ Solutions delivered a tailored solution that met the organisation’s new needs when Covid halted in-person hearings and meetings.”More

Payroll company MYOB has launched a new extension for its business management platform.More

BlackLine AI Intelligence is a new offering that provides deep insights into financial risks within a customer base.More

"Their expertise and shared knowledge will continue to guide business health as we navigate our way through economic recovery."More

“The global pandemic is bringing to the forefront what we’ve seen for years.  Traditional manual accounting processes are not sustainable."More

The challenges caused by manual processes have been highlighted by the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to finance teams working remotely. Processes that may have worked when everyone was in the same location now need to be replaced.More

In this interview, we speak with BlackLine A/NZ regional vice president Claudia Pirko, who discusses the role of automation and AI in finance departments and how COVID-19 has affected this.More

Scores of finance teams around Australia are working remotely but those which practise continuous accounting are likely to find it easier to maintain business as usual while they’re out of the office.More

The third ledger' could transform the way that organisations interact with each other, says Dr Sanjaya Kuruppu.More

"The price increase to Xero Starter, Standard and Premium plans that was going to happen on 1 July 2020 is now delayed until further notice."More

BlackLine has made a number of its services complimentary as it looks at ways it can help accounting teams operate during the COVID-10 pandemic. More

Invoices can be paid instantly with Square and are automatically recorded in Xero, reducing admin time for businesses.More

Accounts payable automation streamlines the invoice processing workflows in an organisation, Upstream Solutions says. More

Most businesses across Asia Pacific will spend much of 2020 trying to work towards full compliance with the IFRS 16 lease accounting standards, as organisations tackle major challenges.More

HR leaders are now under more pressure than ever to effectively manage and develop their people as they encounter a new world where technology is reshaping every job.More

“More businesses are opting to take the guesswork out of provisional tax in favour of the greater certainty that AIM provides."More

New Zealand’s accounting industry is ‘dying’ – and it’s a case of innovate or fade away before automation displaces traditional business accounting entirely.More

MYOB awards high-performing accounting practices, partners and individuals across Australia and New Zealand.More

The program is designed to provide an even greater level of expertise and service to enterprise and mid-market customers undergoing digital financial transformations.More

In the accounting department, robotic process automation sees automation software running on a workstation perform many of the tasks formerly carried out by accountants. More

"Money management and cash flow are always one of the biggest concerns for small business owners. When you're working up to seven days a week managing sales, people, marketing and regulations, then fast, simple access to finance is crucial."More

"The quantification of cyber risk is not easy, but this is an area where financial professionals must take the lead given cyber attacks are a constant and success almost a given."More

The cloud-based finance and accounting solution provider is aiming to expand its local presence with the appointment of a dedicated NZ executive.More

Users are invited to trial the new program, that promises to halve the amount of time spent on the compliance process.More