Assess and implement a healthy work/life balance
Creating a healthy work/life balance isn’t just helpful to you or your staff’s well-being, it’s an important step in maintaining a functioning and successful accounting firm. With reports of burnout, peak season stress, overwhelm, and lack of retention – it’s no secret that in order to perform at your best, you and your firm need […]
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 […]
In profile: Brian Nugent
Customer support manager Brian Nugent discusses the appreciation he and the wider delivery team receive from Advancetrack’s accountancy clients. What is your current role and responsibilities? I’m the customer support manager – it’s a role I’ve held since it was created in November 2020. This primarily entails me looking after the support desk, i.e. tickets […]
In profile: Ashlea McElhone
Advancetrack catches up with Ashlea McElhone, who is looking to leverage her previous time working with us to supercharge our engagement with the accounting community. What is your current role and responsibilities? I’ve joined as marketing manager. We have a bunch of amazing people working with Advancetrack to drive awareness of the brand and engage […]
The benefits of outsourcing your accounting audits
Offering auditing services can be a great way for accountancy firms to expand their service proposition while generating more revenue and growth, but completing this kind of work with your existing in-house team can be a real challenge if you also have a full range of other accounting services to fulfil to your usual high standards.
Five ways accountants can increase client value
The bread and butter for many accountants has always been the fundamental services related to bookkeeping, payroll, tax preparation and other compliance-related tasks.
gbX and Accountex – an events season in three days
After one of the busiest weeks for the accountancy profession, Advancetrack’s Vipul Sheth takes stock. The three days… It seems strange starting a blog with a summary. But, in truth, so much has gone on that, looking back on the past three days, it’s more about the feeling you’re left with. And my feeling is […]
Six soft skills for success
One of the best ways to succeed within the accounting industry is to improve not only on your technical knowledge, but to work on essential soft skills to create a well-rounded experience for your accounting firm and your clients. Brushing up on your soft skills can elevate your firm to be able to deliver your […]
Part two: Four strategies to manage retention within your accounting firm
Our last blog covered the retention challenges facing the accounting industry within Australia. From tight competition within the recruitment sector to burnout to a national skills shortage – it’s no secret that the Australian accounting world needs to address concerns regarding retaining hard-working and loyal staff. The culture surrounding the industry has changed and with […]
Part one: Retention challenges in the Australian accounting industry
In the Australian accounting industry, retention rates are a challenge with many accounting firms reporting experiencing a high turnover rate coupled with a shortage of skilled and driven accountants. A study from CFO Brew found that turnover within CPA firms averaged 15% and in professional services firms, including the Big Four, averaged 13.4% in 2022. […]