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Jenny Decker joins Tempo as new Chief Financial Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Jenny Decker joins Tempo as new Chief Financial Officer

Tempo appoints Jenny Decker as new CFO, leveraging her 15+ years in SaaS to steer global finance and operations from San Francisco.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
BlackLine recognised for AI in accounts receivable by 2025
Artificial Intelligence

BlackLine recognised for AI in accounts receivable by 2025

BlackLine has been recognised in the 2025 Forrester Report for its innovative use of AI in accounts receivable automation, enhancing accuracy and reducing bias.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
BlackLine announces 2024 Global & Regional Partner Awards
Artificial Intelligence

BlackLine announces 2024 Global & Regional Partner Awards

BlackLine has unveiled its 2024 Global and Regional Partner Awards, honouring firms for advancing future-ready finance operations in a digitally evolving landscape.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025
BlackLine boosts operations with Bangalore office expansion
Digital Transformation

BlackLine boosts operations with Bangalore office expansion

BlackLine has expanded its office in Bangalore, adding 50,000 square feet to improve customer support and drive product innovation in India.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
iplicit secures GBP £25 million for UK market expansion
Software-as-a-Service

iplicit secures GBP £25 million for UK market expansion

iplicit, a cloud accounting platform for the UK mid-market, has secured GBP £25 million in funding from One Peak to fuel its growth and product development.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Lessons from platform economies for accounting and advisory firms
Fintech

Lessons from platform economies for accounting and advisory firms

As the accounting and advisory sector transforms through technology, firms are harnessing insights from platform economies to boost efficiency and profitability.

By Baxter McConnell • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
Surprising trends in AI job postings across Australia
Data Analytics

Surprising trends in AI job postings across Australia

A new analysis reveals that job postings mentioning Generative AI have tripled in Australia, highlighting varied adoption trends across sectors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
Quadient forecasts blockchain adoption in finance by 2025
Fintech

Quadient forecasts blockchain adoption in finance by 2025

Quadient forecasts that by 2025, blockchain will revolutionise finance teams, enhancing transaction accuracy and transparency in a challenging skills landscape.

By Imee Dequito • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Australian employers prioritise basic over advanced digital skills
Digital Transformation

Australian employers prioritise basic over advanced digital skills

A new Indeed analysis reveals that 11.6% of Australian job postings prioritise basic digital skills, overshadowing AI expertise at just 2.2%.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
Future of accounting: Sage predicts AI to revolutionise by 2030
Risk & Compliance

Future of accounting: Sage predicts AI to revolutionise by 2030

A Forrester Consulting study for Sage predicts that by 2030, AI will revolutionise SMB accounting with ethics policies, real-time data, and continuous assurance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024
Australian finance job market robust despite rising unemployment
Data Analytics

Australian finance job market robust despite rising unemployment

Despite rising unemployment, Australia's finance and accounting job market stays strong, with 92% of businesses intending to sustain or boost permanent roles by year-end.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Accounting stories

Geoficiency launches UK platform to help firms meet new fraud rules
Risk & Compliance

Geoficiency launches UK platform to help firms meet new fraud rules

French firm Geoficiency has launched its AI-driven accounting controls platform in the UK to help firms comply with new fraud regulations coming in 2025 and 2026.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
UK accountancy inefficiencies cost sector GBP £5.3 billion
Digital Transformation

UK accountancy inefficiencies cost sector GBP £5.3 billion

Inefficiencies in UK accountancy firms, costing the sector GBP £5.3 billion annually, stem from outdated processes and low-value tasks, says Silverfin report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
ANNA Money launches AI tax tool for sole traders and limited companies
Payment Technologies

ANNA Money launches AI tax tool for sole traders and limited companies

ANNA Money has launched its new AI-powered tax solution +Taxes, targeting sole traders and limited companies, attracting hundreds of sign-ups in just two weeks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025
Washington firms embrace outsourced finance solutions
Data Analytics

Washington firms embrace outsourced finance solutions

Businesses in Washington are turning to outsourced finance solutions to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and harness innovation, according to IBN Technologies' CEO.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Multiverse unveils on-premise AI device for SMEs in Australia
Data sovereignty

Multiverse unveils on-premise AI device for SMEs in Australia

Multiverse Partners Technology has launched the SELODE Mother Box, an AI device for SMEs in Australia, providing secure, on-premise data management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
Kiwi firm Orb360 enters Australian market via India model
Blockchain

Kiwi firm Orb360 enters Australian market via India model

New Zealand firm Orb360 is set to enter the Australian market, employing a unique model that pairs Kiwi accountants with counterparts in India.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Rampersand leads AUD $5.1 million funding round for Restoke.ai
Artificial Intelligence

Rampersand leads AUD $5.1 million funding round for Restoke.ai

Australian venture capital firm Rampersand leads a AUD $5.1 million funding round for Restoke.ai to boost its US market expansion and transform restaurant operations with AI.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024