by admin | Sep 29, 2022 | Articles
In both individual coaching sessions and at a recent meeting of one of the groups of firms I facilitate, this topic came up and there was some uncertainty about what is expected of accountants. I struggled to find information on this that was practical for accountants...
by admin | Sep 29, 2022 | Articles
As an accounting firm coach, consultant and mentor, I’ve often said I look at things through the eyes of an accounting firm owner or manager and find ideas for running a better accounting firm. Recently my experience in purchasing from Appliances Online has...
by admin | Sep 29, 2022 | Articles
In my first article on this topic I shared my views on: Who the right people are Why getting them is so important Why attraction and retention matter How we got to this current position which is challenging for employers In my second article I shared a list of the key...
by Rob Pillans | Aug 30, 2022 | Articles
Travel is a big thing for my partner Kate and me. We love to see other parts of the world and see first hand places we read or hear about. Recently I received an email from Google giving me my Google Maps Timeline Update. For the seven months to 31 July it reckons...
by Rob Pillans | Aug 30, 2022 | Articles
Many of you would be aware that there is a change happening in relation to Australian domain names. And it’s a change you should be aware of and make sure your firm has acted to protect its brand. At present most businesses have a website with a .com.au ending. Soon...
by Rob Pillans | Aug 30, 2022 | Articles
I was recently with a client who disclosed he had been working “until 1am every night” due to an unexpected lack of people to get client work done. It reminded me of some research I had done on how important sleep is for us all. There is a TED talk “Why do we sleep”...
by Rob Pillans | Aug 30, 2022 | Articles, Leadership
In my first article on this topic I shared my views on: Who the right people are Why getting them is so important Why attraction and retention matter How we got to this current position which is challenging for employers In this second of four articles on the topic I...
by Rob Pillans | Jul 26, 2022 | Articles
As an accounting firm coach, consultant and mentor, I tend to look at a lot of things in the world through the eyes of an accounting firm owner and what can be learned to apply in firms. As I write this I’m in France and have stayed in quite a few hotels in the UK and...
by Rob Pillans | Jul 26, 2022 | Articles
As a coach, mentor and consultant for accounting firm owners and managers I regularly get feedback on the issues firms are facing. There is no question that the number one issue across firms at present is attracting and retaining the right people. In this part 1 of 4...
by Rob Pillans | Jul 26, 2022 | Articles
Last month I mentioned I was on a panel with Shaye Thyer, Olwyn Connolly and Tyler Caskey exploring the use of Robotic Process Automation, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. We all agreed automation is and will have a significant impact on how accounting...