Remote work has been on the rise for years now (and thanks to the pandemic, it’s only become more prominent). One study indicates that 74% of professionals expect remote work to become a business standard.

A successful accounting function takes more than simply recording and reporting financial data. Sometimes you need to take a step back and look at the bigger picture of your business—what steps can you take to better support your accounting work?

Accounting compliance means ensuring a business’s financial reporting is accurate and in line with current laws and regulations. To ensure this accuracy, it’s important to have clear processes and procedures for recording and verifying financial transactions.

Business workflows and processes are operational necessities. Without them, employees will complete tasks in whatever way they see fit, which will undoubtedly be different than how others complete the same tasks. This workflow chaos leads to inconsistent outcomes and unpredictable results.

While the foundational principles of accounting are still applicable, technology has transformed much of the way accountants perform their duties. The transition started with the introduction of traditional, on-premise accounting software (not cloud-based).

When it comes to keeping important company assets organised and easy to find, a brand portal is a great go-to option. Unsure of what this term refers to?

As a financial function, accounting has often lagged in adopting new technologies. But as more of the business world takes a digital-first approach, so too must firms in the industry.

Every day, accounting firms across the globe deal with extremely sensitive, confidential data for companies large and small. This data holds a lot of power, especially when it gets into the wrong hands, such as hackers and other bad actors. Is it any wonder why cyber security and accounting go hand in hand?

Collaboration is practiced in some form at every organisation, regardless of industry or line of business. Practicing it effectively is how great companies create winning products and deliver raved-about services.

Will bookkeeping be automated? It’s a question many accountants have asked for some time. The entrance of automated accounting software in the market answered this question years ago: a resounding yes.