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 details on where we are as a business, thoughts on the world and where accountants fit in, and even guides as to how outsourcing and offshoring work – and how you might use those services.
And so, we’ve picked a ‘baker’s dozen’ of the most insightful and useful articles that will help you start 2026 with some food for thought… and learn a bit more about us.
Headlines link out to the articles.
Navigating the world of accountancy
Where accountancy has traditionally been modelled as stable and consistent, it is part of a working world experiencing an increasing rate of change. This means practice leaders must think long and hard about what they offer, to whom, and how it will be delivered.
Success and succession: Can the accountancy profession find a way to build a sustainable future among great disruption? Vipul Sheth looks for an answer.
Does a shortage of talent mean we need more accountants?: The latest Accounting Talent Index highlights the tension between AI and its impact upon the profession’s talent shortage. But Kevin Reed suggests that recruiting more accountants isn’t necessarily the answer.
Advancetrack out and about
We don’t like sitting still. 2025 was a packed events season for the team – including our own shows.
From gbX Brisbane to Xerocon: Advancetrack MD Vipul Sheth takes us through two weeks of travel and great conversations with Australian and New Zealand accounting practitioners.
gbX London and Accountex: After one of the busiest weeks for the accountancy profession, Advancetrack’s Vipul Sheth took stock.
Going global: Advancetrack is taking new territories into consideration, offering: world-class outsourcing; offshoring; and podsourcing® services.
Case studies
We worked hard behind the scenes to grab precious time from our clients, so you can understand the decision-making process and reasoning behind these firms choosing us as a partner.
Podsourcing® pioneers: A practice that has partnered with Advancetrack over the long-term, looks to evolve its direction of travel – using Advancetrack’s latest service offering.
SME practice boosts accounting capabilities: A specialist services provider couldn’t keep up with client demands for accountancy – it turned to Advancetrack to boost its offering.
Our people
Advancetrack is moving forward; we have invested in new people to help us be better (with more to come in 2026). However, we’re also blessed with a substantial number of loyal and committed team members too. The articles below highlight the best of both.
In profile - Ashlea McElhone: We caught up with Ashlea McElhone, who joined us to supercharge our engagement with the accounting community.
In profile - Brian Nugent: Customer support manager Brian Nugent discussed the appreciation he and the wider delivery team receive from Advancetrack’s accountancy clients.
Guides
Getting to grips with the operations of an accounting practice are far from easy. But resourcing can be managed – more than that, there are opportunities to drive efficiencies and scale. Advancetrack walks you through how and where such solutions fit, with our detailed and plain-speaking guides.
Outsourced accounting for accountants - choosing the right partner: The key to successful outsourcing lies in selecting the right outsourcing partner. For firms acting on behalf of their clients, this choice isn't just operational - it’s reputational.
Protecting quality and compliance when you outsource: We explore how you can safeguard accounting work quality and compliance throughout the entire outsourcing process.
What to consider before outsourcing accounting services: There are clear signs and strategic considerations that can help you determine when the move will most benefit your business. This guide explores what to look for before making the decision.
Accounting Talent Index 2025: Download the definitive exclusive report on accountancy's biggest challenge – and how firms are responding.
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