by Rob Pillans | Jan 17, 2017 | Articles, Technology
I love technology. I own two notebook computers, two tablets, two phones and some other cool stuff, use a range of cloud applications and I am constantly excited by what is possible. I also understand that mobile is one of the huge trends in technology. As a society,...
by Rob Pillans | Jan 17, 2017 | Accounting Firm Management, Articles, Book Reviews
Like many of you I suspect, I received a few books for Christmas. One of these was the autobiography of Australian tennis legend Margaret Court. I couldn’t put it down and had finished it less than 24 hours after unwrapping it! As I read about Margaret Court’s...
by Rob Pillans | Nov 23, 2016 | Book Reviews
There is a view amongst some professionals that talking about the disruption of the professions by the application of technology is scaremongering by people with a vested interest to sell products and services. It is true that there are some pretty wild statements...
by Rob Pillans | Nov 23, 2016 | Articles, Planning
I love the end of a calendar year. It is a time for family Christmas celebrations. It’s summer and there are some extra holidays to be had. There is generally a positive vibe in the community. These are all good things, but perhaps the thing I like most about the end...
by Rob Pillans | Oct 26, 2016 | Articles, Technology
I’ve just returned from ATSA and wanted to share six observations. Accountants are Interested in technology to support smarter ways of working There was a big attendance in Melbourne, the biggest yet I believe, and that is a fair indication that accountants are...
