by Rob Pillans | Nov 9, 2026 | Articles
Many of you would be aware that as an accounting firm coach, consultant and mentor I often look at things around me and see ways to apply them to running a better accounting firm. Earlier this year Kate and I spent some time on a few Greek islands. One of those was...
by Rob Pillans | Nov 9, 2026 | Articles, Technology
This article is a companion to my review of the book Accrual Intentions by Alexis Kingsbury which you can find here. I list 10 things for your leadership team to discuss. Purpose To help firm leaders consider how artificial intelligence may reshape their firm’s...
by Rob Pillans | Nov 9, 2026 | Articles, Book Reviews
I read this book not long after it came out and am surprised there has been barely a mention of it within the Australian accounting profession. I’ve been a bit slow to write this but consider it an absolute must read for accounting firm leaders. The full title is...
by Rob Pillans | Jul 21, 2026 | Articles
As an accounting firm coach, consultant and mentor I often look at things in the world with my clients in mind. Ideas and lessons can come from all sorts of places. And Johannesburg airport is one of those places. Some context first. In April/May Kate and I spent...
by Rob Pillans | Jul 21, 2026 | AI, Articles
AI is no longer a side project for the technology enthusiast in the firm. It has quickly become part of everyday accounting software, document production, research, client communication, workflow and pretty much anything else that goes on inside an accounting and...
