The Access Group Australia Blog
Articles to help you focus on the success of your people, your customers, and your organisation.
Federal Treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers handed down the Australian Federal Budget 2024 on 14th May 2024.
The Albanese government hopes everyone will consider themselves winners with the 2024 budget by saving $300 on energy bills. The biggest cost-of-living relief in the budget comes from changes to stage-three tax cuts, a $359bn 10-year package announced by Labor in January and passed with opposition support in February.
- Topic:
- Payroll
What does the Federal Budget 2024 mean for the accounting industry, including accounting practices and their clients?
Our expert commentary of the Australian Federal Budget looks at the newly announced measures, key takeaways that should be focal points for accounting professionals, and how practices can support their business clients looking for advice on navigating these changes.
- Topic:
- Accountants
In today's workplace, the focus on employee well-being has intensified. Companies increasingly recognise that their employees' health and happiness are not just moral obligations but are also crucial to business success. As the emphasis on this aspect grows, so does the role of workforce management software in supporting employee well-being initiatives. The technology is no longer just about scheduling and payroll; it has evolved into a vital tool for promoting health and wellness in the workplace.
- Topic:
- Human Resources
What should finance leaders expect in 2024? Explore the benefits of remote work in finance, common mistakes CFOs must avoid, and best practices for staying connected this year — from cloud-based accounting software to collaborative tools and training opportunities.
In 2019, remote working was often seen as a curiosity that couldn't be implemented within most organisations. The following year, that all changed.
So much so that, within a few weeks, businesses were forced to develop ways of working that allowed people to stay remote.
- Topic:
- Finance
Discover how CFOs can support their departments in navigating the innovations and challenges AI brings to finance. Enhance compliance and security with cloud accounting, accelerate financial processes with end-to-end automation, and elevate cash flow forecasting through machine learning algorithms.
What is AI in finance and accounting, and how are finance professionals leveraging artificial intelligence for day-to-day business operations?
- Topic:
- Finance
Are you an accountant providing business advisory services? Do you struggle to have meaningful conversations with your clients around their business performance?
It may reassure you to know that there is powerful cash flow forecasting software, such as Fathom, that can help you to communicate profit and cash flow to your clients with ease.
- Topic:
- Accountants
Data security is an area that is dear to the finance professional’s heart. In 2024, the cybersecurity landscape will see a sea change in the way that threats emerge and how they are countered.
This piece explores 5 surefire ways to enhance the security or your company’s financial data, from manually checking for software updates to opting for a scalable cloud-based accounting software
- Topic:
- Finance
When speaking with finance leaders about common problems faced in their businesses, there are a few key things you can be sure will crop up. Painful workflow inefficiencies that create bottlenecks and manual errors, insufficient time or resources to work on tasks that add value, and a lack of functional financial management software can all impact your business's efficiency.
- Topic:
- Finance
The Queensland Competition Authority (the QCA) is a statutory body responsible for economic regulation within the state; promoting the need for competition neutrality amongst Queensland-based businesses who own or operate vital infrastructure, such as ports or railways.
When it came time for the QCA to change its financial management software, it needed a cost-effective solution that could handle the day-to-day complexity of a statewide regulatory body.
Enter Access Financials.
- Topic:
- Finance
In the dynamic world of business development, financial management plays a crucial role in sustaining growth and ensuring long-term success. From managing cash flow to optimising investments, businesses must implement effective strategies to navigate the complexities of their industry.
In this blog, we’ll explore essential financial management strategies that can take your business’s success to the next level, and the finance management software that can help you get there.
- Topic:
- Finance
