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Accounting apps market grows, but jury is out on effectiveness

The market for accounting apps in Australia has recorded more growth. Some are convinced of efficiency gains, while...

09 October 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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Accountants hold tight to Excel, but tech boss questions its place

Accounting firms and finance teams still heavily relying on Excel spreadsheets have been cautioned that they may be...

26 September 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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MYOB bullish on ‘extraordinarily generous’ desktop phase-out

MYOB chief executive Tim Reed has brushed off suggestions that the software firm’s phase-out of support for desktop...

21 September 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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APS founder brings software to Australia, eyes Reckon and MYOB fallout

An original founder of APS is planning to capitalise on the fallen MYOB and Reckon deal by bringing South African...

19 September 2018 • By Katarina Taurian

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Hundreds join new ATO portal trial, roll-out date still under wraps

Over 600 tax and BAS agents are now on board with the ATO’s new online services for agents, but the tax office remains...

17 September 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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Accounting for cloud-based software

With cloud services now prevalent, we’re faced with a fundamentally different economic model to traditional licence,...

14 September 2018 • By John Ratna, Graeme McBurney and Paul Shepherd, PwC

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‘I had no off switch’: Rod Drury reflects on time as head of Xero

Former Xero chief executive Rod Drury reflects on his time at the helm of the software company, urging accountants to...

10 September 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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Xero unveils Australasia initiatives for FY19

New Xero boss Steve Vamos has announced a suite of updates and initiatives, including partnerships with several...

06 September 2018 • By Jotham Lian