by Rob Pillans | May 29, 2018 | Articles, Business Advisory, Compliance, EOFY, Planning
We are now just one month out from the end of the Australian financial year end. A great time to check on your goals for between now and then. My view is you will have goals both in respect of your clients and your own business. In short, I’d like to see accounting...
by Rob Pillans | Apr 12, 2018 | Articles, Business Advisory, Technology
One of the benefits of attending an event such as the recent Accounting Business Expo is the ability to speak with multiple suppliers of tools for accountants in a short space of time. I spent most of the two days walking from stand to stand looking at what was on...
by Rob Pillans | Dec 12, 2017 | 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 | Dec 12, 2017 | Accounting Firm Management, Articles, Planning
As an accounting firm coach assisting firms across Australia I am very reliant on my calendar in Microsoft Outlook. I use my calendar not just for client and other appointments but for appointments with myself for getting tasks done. I also use it for both personal...
by Rob Pillans | Jul 26, 2017 | Articles
The word “cybersecurity” has quickly become embedded in the modern business language and it is a topic that I dare say is going to be rarely far from the headlines. I recently attended a seminar run by the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the speakers...
