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AI & financial modelling to drive 2026 finance hiring
Data Analytics

AI & financial modelling to drive 2026 finance hiring

AI and financial modelling will top Australia's 2026 finance hiring, as firms seek data‑savvy accountants to lead automation and analysis.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Dec 2025
AI transforms Australian accounting with 99.6% adoption
EduTech

AI transforms Australian accounting with 99.6% adoption

New research reveals 79% of Australian accountants see outsourcing as essential for growth, while 99.6% have embraced AI in their practices.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Is Australia suffering from an emerging skills gap?
Chartered Accountants

Is Australia suffering from an emerging skills gap?

Australia's emerging skills gap could hinder technological progress, warns a new report from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2015

Global Stories

Chartered Accountants stories

Westpac, Foxtel, and Chartered Accountants ANZ scoop Adobe awards
Marketing Technologies

Westpac, Foxtel, and Chartered Accountants ANZ scoop Adobe awards

Adobe announced its global winners this week, with three of the total 14 gongs worldwide being awarded to companies in Australia and New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2020
Businesses remain unprepared despite cybersecurity risk
Fintech

Businesses remain unprepared despite cybersecurity risk

More than 50% of financial professionals see cyber security as a high risk, but two-thirds lack a proper plan.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2019
AI is at 'an ethical crossroad' and we need better guidelines, says report
Artificial Intelligence

AI is at 'an ethical crossroad' and we need better guidelines, says report

The growing power of artificial intelligence is being hailed A the fourth industrial revolution, but how are ethics being used in the real world?.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Jul 2018

Stories from Other Regions

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Storm Technology names Conor Flanagan as Practise Director
DevOps

Storm Technology names Conor Flanagan as Practise Director

The internal promotion comes as demand grows for ERP projects that join finance reporting, operations and AI-enabled automation on one platform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Deloitte Ireland hires Ron Doyle to boost aviation tax
Deloitte

Deloitte Ireland hires Ron Doyle to boost aviation tax

Deloitte Ireland hires aviation finance tax specialist Ron Doyle from PwC as partner to strengthen aircraft leasing advisory work.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026
Financial stress causing sleepless nights for UK SMB owners
Financial Systems

Financial stress causing sleepless nights for UK SMB owners

A new survey by Dext reveals that financial stress is disrupting sleep for 33% of UK SMB owners, as rising costs threaten their cash flow.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
CA ANZ prepares accounting industry for disruption
Fintech

CA ANZ prepares accounting industry for disruption

CA ANZ teams up with innovation hubs like The Icehouse, Fishburners, and Stone and Chalk to equip accountants with tools and insights for future disruptions.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2018
Machines to take half of Kiwi jobs
IT Automation

Machines to take half of Kiwi jobs

New research warns that half of all jobs in New Zealand could be automated in the next 20 years, with the rural sector at greatest risk.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
Is the NZ workforce ready for the digital future?
Government

Is the NZ workforce ready for the digital future?

New Zealand at risk of falling behind in digital economy due to declining enrolment in STEM subjects, says new report.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2015