gbX and Accountex: reflections on the change agenda
Master change, and take control of your accounting practice’s destiny, writes Vipul Sheth. As is the case after two mammoth events, it’s time to take a breath and reflect on the past few days. Our flagship conference, gbX 2026, held at the National Gallery, had an agenda for change. And right from the start, there was an enormous energy from both the […]
Will AI end accountancy… and outsourcing?
The doomsayers are out there… but will accountancy and outsourcing come to a sticky, AI-driven, end? Vipul Sheth provides his current thinking. I was recently asked the blunt (and rather chilling) question: ‘If AI is a job killer, will it remove the need for accountants and by definition, outsourcers?’ The ‘if’ in the question was, […]
Supporting leadership and change events
The Advancetrack team continues to be very busy out in the field: we move on from the Alternative Accountancy Management three-dayer to the Finance, Accounting & Bookkeeping Show. While my recent trip to India was relatively short, our CTO Ian Gregory stuck around for longer: he spent some quality time with the team looking closely at how we can be more efficient in doing […]
The best of 2025… for 2026
Advancetrack has curated the most insightful and informative articles we’ve produced in 2025 – full of learnings you can take forward into 2026. If gauging how busy your organisation has been by the number of blogs and articles written then, well, it’s been a very busy 2025 for Advancetrack. This steady stream of information provided […]
Australian Accounting conferences to look out for in 2026
Whether you’re just starting out in the industry, or you’re a seasoned accountant, conferences are a great way to connect, learn and be inspired by Australian and overseas professionals looking to provide insight into the world of accounting. 2025 saw a range of conferences both in-person and online, aimed to bring together accountants and auditors […]
From gbX Brisbane to Xerocon
Advancetrack MD Vipul Sheth takes us through two weeks of travel and great conversations as the team spent time talking with Australian and New Zealand accounting practitioners. It’s been a busy and exciting time for the Advancetrack team – involving some serious air miles to Australia and back. First up was me. I had the […]
Advancetrack’s latest Australian adventure
Advancetrack MD Vipul Sheth visited Australia highlighted some of the practice management issues that practices are looking to surmount. Visiting Australia is always fantastic – even if there isn’t much time for sightseeing. The main reason that Advancetrack was there was for a mini roadshow around Queensland – with much-appreciated support from the Chartered Accountants […]
Five things we learned at the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand Audit and Accounting Conference 2025
On the 21st and 22nd of May 2025, the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand presented a conference for accountants and auditors throughout the region focusing on topics from AI to mental health to financial advisory and more. With 22 virtual conferences taking place across the two days, the opportunities to expand upon your knowledge […]