Mythbusting: Outsourcing, offshoring and security

In the first of a new series of articles, the Advancetrack team will look to debunk – or confirm – myths about the way in which outsourcing and offshoring accounting works.
Should you be using AI in Accounting?

AI is here to stay – but what does that mean for accounting? AI in accounting has a big role in our future – find out how.
Is the ‘right to switch off’ a turn-off for accountancy practices?

As the UK government looks to introduce further rights and protections around work, accountancy practices must be laser-guided about understanding who they work for, what their needs are, and providing the appropriate level of service, suggests Vipul Sheth. A new law has been implemented in Australia, enabling workers to protect their right to ‘switch off’ […]
The cloud looms after sunny Xerocon Nashville

With US accountancy firms set to embrace the cloud, a glorious Nashville was the setting for Xerocon, writes Vipul Sheth.
Practices polarised?

As AI and automation collide with dwindling numbers of accountancy students, will only ‘robotic’ accountancy practices survive? Vipul Sheth discusses the options.
Over and outage

As a worldwide IT outage hits Microsoft users, how can we manage IT when we can’t give a 100% guarantee that it will ‘always be on’? The outage impacting Microsoft platforms, caused by an update from third-party software Crowdstrike, is a sobering example that IT ‘robustness’ is not just a B2B problem. With the outage […]
Why Outsource Accounting?

If you are looking to free up more time and budget for your business, outsourcing accounting services can offer a more cost-effective solution to reduce overheads and optimise business resources. From cutting overhead costs, gaining access to accounting expertise and allowing for impartiality, there are many benefits to partnering with an external accounting team. Whether […]
In profile: Rishi Ruparelia

We chat to experienced tech sales chief Rishi Ruparelia about sharing a supportive mindset with accountants, and his first few weeks learning about Advancetrack’s outsourcing and offshoring offerings.
New UK government: it must walk two paths

Can the new government drive change, maintain stability, and do it without blowing the budget? Vipul Sheth sets out a dual path that Keir Starmer should take.
Xerocon London 2024: From AI to the fundamentals

Xero wowed the audience with its impending AI offering, but some simple but effective new tools and upgrades also caught the eye – as the accounting software giant looks to support accountancy practices of the future. From big to small, high-end to the basics – there was something for everyone at Xerocon London 2024. The Advancetrack […]