Insights from CPA Australia’s Leadership & Culture Session By Paul Dove In the days after CPA Australia’s Leadership & Culture session in Brisbane, I kept finding myself in conversations that had started in the room but were clearly not finished. The question that kept coming up was not how to improve performance. It was something more specific, […]
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By Jose De Soto Tax season is over. The dust has settled, the extensions have been filed, and if you’re being honest with yourself right now, you already know the answer to the question no one wants to ask out loud: Was that sustainable? For a lot of firm owners and managing partners I’ve been talking to lately, the answer is no. And
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By Rissa Gatdula-Lumontad Accounting firm leaders are navigating a familiar tension: client demand remains steady, but local talent pipelines are tighter than ever. To help firms think through sustainable capacity solutions, Cloudstaff recently welcomed Jose De Soto as Vice President of Sales for the Accounting Vertical. Jose brings over fifteen years of experience building teams across professional services, financial consulting, and
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By Paul Dove When you ask finance leaders across Australia about their biggest challenge right now, most will give you the same answer without much hesitation: finding accountants. I had that conversation dozens of times leading into and during the Accounting and Business Expo (ABE) 2026 in Sydney. The talent shortage came up almost every time, and the data
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By Archie Balondo If you have typed something like “what is IFRS 18” or “how will IFRS 18 change my income statement” into an AI tool recently, you are part of a growing conversation happening across finance teams worldwide. The questions are valid, and the stakes are real. For decades, the structure of the income statement
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By Rissa Gatdula-Lumontad EOFY creates a wonderful opportunity to collaborate with staffing agencies on processes like payroll, allowing your core teams to channel their expertise toward meaningful business growth. The Australian financial year wraps up on 30 June, bringing those familiar final weeks filled with concentrated energy and focused effort. During this vibrant peak season, the ATO processes hundreds of thousands
By Jomer Valencia The finance department is the backbone that supports all the other departments, ensuring everything keeps functioning properly. The finance team manages a wide range of accounting activities, from transaction recording to financial reporting. And, of course, having proper accounting processes in place is essential for maintaining your company’s reputation. As an organization,
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By Jomer Valencia Debt collection doesn’t have to drain your resources or put your business at risk. Over 70% of SMBs have been negatively impacted by late payments, with many owners spending hours each week chasing overdue invoices instead of focusing on growth. The problem is widespread: 52% of SMB owners say 10–39% of their invoices
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By Jomer Valencia Recruiting qualified, reliable accountants can be time-consuming and costly. There is a quicker and smarter way— outsourcing. Why should you outsource accounting tasks? Because it gives your business access to a global talent pool – providing you with the best people for your business. While an essential component of every business, accounting
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By Jomer Valencia Accurate accounting is vital for businesses and, put simply, the idea of outsourcing this business process worries many – and rightfully so. If you’re not careful with who you give control of your company’s finances to, the potential for a disaster is high. Outsourcing your accounting can serve as your full accounting
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By Rodel Murillo AI is transforming accounting, and those who embrace it will lead the way. AICPA & CIMA’s Value Creation in an AI-Driven Era: Powered by Human Insight unpacks AI’s growing role in the industry. This article will break it down—how it’s simplifying workflows, optimizing financial processes, and reshaping the future of accounting. How
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Identify the advantages of outsourced accounting services. Determine the ideal outsourcing business partner and solutions.
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By Rodel Murillo In today’s highly competitive business environment, data management plays an essential role in determining the success or failure of a company. The way an organization collects, manages, stores, and analyzes data can either give it a significant advantage or leave it trailing behind its competitors. Financial data security management is a key
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By Jomer Valencia Bookkeeping is an essential part of every business operation, but it’s often seen as a tedious, time-consuming process. The need to keep track of various transactions consistently can make it difficult to ensure that your company remains tax compliant. For many companies, the traditional methods of bookkeeping simply aren’t sufficient to handle
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By Rodel Murillo As the 2025 tax season began on January 27th, businesses geared up for the annual surge in reporting, compliance, and operational challenges. To streamline filing, the IRS have been rolling out a wave of digital upgrades—expanded online accounts, mobile-friendly tax forms, and AI-powered virtual assistants. Yet even amidst the changes, businesses still
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