by Helen Brooks | Feb 25, 2026 | Blog Posts
People still ask “what apps are accountants using?” As if there’s one standard setup. There isn’t! Most accounting practices now run on a stack: a core piece of accounting software, a few accounting apps that plug the gaps, and a handful of third party tools that keep...
by Helen Brooks | Jan 14, 2026 | Blog Posts
IT security is not always front of mind for accountants, but it should be. Firms handle large volumes of sensitive financial data and sensitive financial information every day, from payroll to financial statements, often across multiple systems and locations. With...
by Helen Brooks | Dec 5, 2025 | Guides
The accounting industry has always been built on trust. Clients hand over their most sensitive financial data, confident that every spreadsheet, record, and return is handled with care. But as more firms shift to cloud-based systems and hybrid working, that trust now...
by Helen Brooks | Oct 29, 2025 | Blog Posts
Most accountancy firms today find themselves fighting two IT worlds – the flexibility of cloud-based apps like Xero, QuickBooks and Microsoft 365, and the familiarity of desktop software such as IRIS, CCH, Digita or TaxCalc. This hybrid reality raises an important...
by Helen Brooks | Oct 10, 2025 | Blog Posts
If you’re running a business in 2025, chances are you’re juggling a bunch of apps to keep things ticking. Accounting software, client portals, project trackers, file sharing tools – all vital, all annoying to maintain when they’re scattered across...
