In every accounting firm, success depends on more than client work and compliance deadlines. It is about the people behind the scenes who keep things running, the admin teams, operations leads and support staff who make it possible for the firm to deliver at its best. 

While firms have often invested heavily in workflow systems, client apps and reporting tools, the same cannot always be said for how they manage their own people and processes. HR, payroll and IT tend to sit in separate systems, each doing its own thing, with little connection between them. The result is more admin, more duplication and more chances for things to slip through the cracks. 

In a world where automation is often the goal, many accountants worry that adopting AI will make their firms feel less human. After all, the heart of advisory work is understanding people and their businesses: what keeps them up at night, where they want to go and how you can help them get there. The truth is, AI doesn’t have to come at the expense of relationships.
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When used thoughtfully, it can free up your time to have deeper conversations. Brieff, an all-in-one client meeting platform, is built on this idea. Firms using Brieff report spending 85% less time preparing for and closing out meetings, while having higher-quality conversations with their clients.

If you’re an accountant or bookkeeper, you know the real challenge goes far beyond just crunching numbers. The hard part is managing clients, chasing payments, and keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. From onboarding new clients to handling invoices and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements, these tasks often take up more time than the actual work you get paid to do.

That’s where OnboardMe comes in.

Many Australian accountants are asking the questions: Can I trust AI to become part of my way of working? If so, how do I go about this?
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The team at Elfworks, we have been working on these questions for two years with the result being their Accounting Intelligence product, an application providing AI enhanced advisory and research functions and productivity tools for Australian accountants.

David and Nicole Parmesan run Parmesan Accountants & Advisors, a firm of 12 staff based in North East Victoria. Their client base stretches along the east coast of Australia, ranging from farmers and transport operators through to families and wage earners.

Despite their strong client relationships, David and Nicole knew there had to be better ways to manage files, communicate with clients and streamline internal processes. Their existing software was outdated, causing daily headaches and limiting the efficiency of the practice.

​It’s important to look ahead when deciding how to attack your balance sheet reconciliation process. Workpapers are an ever-changing beast in growing businesses, so it’s always good to be prepared and think not just for today, but for how things will look tomorrow.

May. The month that tests every accountant’s patience, every bookkeeper’s stamina, and every firm’s capacity. It’s the time when inboxes overflow, deadlines loom large, and burnout feels inevitable. But what if next time could be different? What if you could navigate the EOFY chaos with less stress and more efficiency? 
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At Slingshot Solutions, we believe constant stress shouldn’t be part of running a successful practice. With our tailored offshoring solutions, we help accounting firms like yours build high-performing offshore teams that integrate seamlessly into your operations, allowing you to handle peak periods with confidence. 

For years, outsourcing was about saving money. 
 
But the smartest firms aren’t just looking for savings anymore, they’re looking for scalability. They want to focus their internal talent where it matters most, and extend capability without the overhead. 
 
They’re not outsourcing to reduce. They’re outsourcing to expand. 
 
At AccSource, we’re seeing it everywhere: firms shifting from “how do we do this cheaper?” to “how do we grow and scale smarter?” 

Each year, thousands of public practice accountants across Australia rely on Audit Shield to manage the financial risk of audit activity initiated by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and other government revenue authorities.  The claims submitted through Audit Shield offer a unique lens into the types of audits being initiated.  By examining the frequency and nature of these claims, we gain insights into where audit attention is intensifying, where it’s easing, and how compliance behaviours are evolving. ​