Accounting stories

Geoficiency launches UK platform to help firms meet new fraud rules
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fraud prevention
French firm Geoficiency has launched its AI-driven accounting controls platform in the UK to help firms comply with new fraud regulations coming in 2025 and 2026.

Jenny Decker joins Tempo as new Chief Financial Officer
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Tempo appoints Jenny Decker as new CFO, leveraging her 15+ years in SaaS to steer global finance and operations from San Francisco.

UK accountancy inefficiencies cost sector GBP £5.3 billion
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digital transformation
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process automation
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accounting
Inefficiencies in UK accountancy firms, costing the sector GBP £5.3 billion annually, stem from outdated processes and low-value tasks, says Silverfin report.

BlackLine recognised for AI in accounts receivable by 2025
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BlackLine has been recognised in the 2025 Forrester Report for its innovative use of AI in accounts receivable automation, enhancing accuracy and reducing bias.

ANNA Money launches AI tax tool for sole traders and limited companies
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payment technologies
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tax
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entrepreneur
ANNA Money has launched its new AI-powered tax solution +Taxes, targeting sole traders and limited companies, attracting hundreds of sign-ups in just two weeks.

BlackLine announces 2024 Global & Regional Partner Awards
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BlackLine has unveiled its 2024 Global and Regional Partner Awards, honouring firms for advancing future-ready finance operations in a digitally evolving landscape.

BlackLine boosts operations with Bangalore office expansion
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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engineering
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BlackLine has expanded its office in Bangalore, adding 50,000 square feet to improve customer support and drive product innovation in India.

iplicit secures GBP £25 million for UK market expansion
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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market
iplicit, a cloud accounting platform for the UK mid-market, has secured GBP £25 million in funding from One Peak to fuel its growth and product development.

Lessons from platform economies for accounting and advisory firms
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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professional services
As the accounting and advisory sector transforms through technology, firms are harnessing insights from platform economies to boost efficiency and profitability.

Washington firms embrace outsourced finance solutions
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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data analytics
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outsourcing
Businesses in Washington are turning to outsourced finance solutions to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and harness innovation, according to IBN Technologies' CEO.

Multiverse unveils on-premise AI device for SMEs in Australia
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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cloud services
Multiverse Partners Technology has launched the SELODE Mother Box, an AI device for SMEs in Australia, providing secure, on-premise data management.

Surprising trends in AI job postings across Australia
Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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data analytics
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A new analysis reveals that job postings mentioning Generative AI have tripled in Australia, highlighting varied adoption trends across sectors.

Kiwi firm Orb360 enters Australian market via India model
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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cleantech
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sustainability
New Zealand firm Orb360 is set to enter the Australian market, employing a unique model that pairs Kiwi accountants with counterparts in India.

Quadient forecasts blockchain adoption in finance by 2025
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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blockchain
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accounts payable
Quadient forecasts that by 2025, blockchain will revolutionise finance teams, enhancing transaction accuracy and transparency in a challenging skills landscape.

Australian employers prioritise basic over advanced digital skills
Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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supply chain & logistics
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ai
A new Indeed analysis reveals that 11.6% of Australian job postings prioritise basic digital skills, overshadowing AI expertise at just 2.2%.

Rampersand leads AUD $5.1 million funding round for Restoke.ai
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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accounting
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Australian venture capital firm Rampersand leads a AUD $5.1 million funding round for Restoke.ai to boost its US market expansion and transform restaurant operations with AI.

Future of accounting: Sage predicts AI to revolutionise by 2030
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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risk & compliance
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smb
A Forrester Consulting study for Sage predicts that by 2030, AI will revolutionise SMB accounting with ethics policies, real-time data, and continuous assurance.

Australian finance job market robust despite rising unemployment
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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data analytics
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management
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leadership
Despite rising unemployment, Australia’s finance and accounting job market stays strong, with 92% of businesses intending to sustain or boost permanent roles by year-end.

AI startups leveraging Oracle NetSuite for streamlined growth
Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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digital transformation
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erp
Top AI startups, including Anyscale, Clarifai, Cohere, and SymphonyAI, are using Oracle NetSuite to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance business insights.

UK SMEs plan AI integration in finance & accounting
Mon, 9th Sep 2024
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trust
Over two-fifths of UK SMEs plan to adopt AI in finance and accounting, bluQube reports, with growing trust in AI spurred by its potential efficiencies.