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M&A work tipped to increase for accountants

M&A activity is expected to increase this year following a slow 2016 caused by political uncertainty, creating...

23 March 2017 • By Lara Bullock

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Reckon announces plans to demerge into 2 companies

Accounting software provider Reckon has announced a proposal to demerge its document management division, allowing it...

20 March 2017 • By Lara Bullock

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Is ranking highly in Google really important for your accounting firm?

Many accounting firms put a lot of emphasis on ranking highly in Google search results, but is the time, effort and...

18 March 2017 • By Matt Wilkinson, Bizink

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8 things to look for when selecting a bookkeeper to collaborate with

Accounting firms often work with bookkeepers to provide full service offerings for their clients, but there are many...

18 March 2017 • By Jamie Davison, Carbon Group

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No right answer to the billing method debate

As the debate about time-based billing rages on, accountants should acknowledge that not all services are suited to...

16 March 2017 • By Lara Bullock

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Small business ombudsman to undergo review

The government has announced that the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman will have its first...

16 March 2017 • By Lara Bullock

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Contract accounting roles the new norm

As companies increasingly streamline their accounting services and outsource basic accounting work, contract...

16 March 2017 • By Lara Bullock

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Offshoring creates mid-level talent shortage

As accounting firms increasingly look to offshore basic work in favour of recruiting graduates, a gap is beginning to...

15 March 2017 • By Lara Bullock