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KPMG expands Microsoft AI deal across global workforce
Digital Transformation

KPMG expands Microsoft AI deal across global workforce

The wider rollout will put AI tools in the hands of more than 276,000 KPMG staff, as the firm pushes clients beyond pilot projects.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026
ACCA survey finds finance workers drawn to social impact
Artificial Intelligence

ACCA survey finds finance workers drawn to social impact

Finance teams face rising retention risks as most professionals want roles that tackle social and environmental issues, ACCA said.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 28th May 2026
AI revolution: Sage predicts major 2030 accounting changes
Risk & Compliance

AI revolution: Sage predicts major 2030 accounting changes

Study predicts sweeping AI-driven changes, with advancements in continuous accounting, enhanced risk management, and ethical AI leadership for SMBs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 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
Cloud readiness: New Zealand cedes #2 spot to Singapore
Cloud Services

Cloud readiness: New Zealand cedes #2 spot to Singapore

Countries in the Asia Pacific region are leading the world when in comes to cloud readiness, including New Zealand, although it has fallen in rank.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Apr 2016

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UK accountants adopt AI hybrid model to ease staff shortages
Digital Transformation

UK accountants adopt AI hybrid model to ease staff shortages

Staff shortages could leave GBP £2-4 billion in annual fees unrealised as firms use AI and outsourced teams to handle compliance work.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Auditing & time management top skills for Malaysia finance in 2025
Unified Communications

Auditing & time management top skills for Malaysia finance in 2025

Auditing and time management will be the top skills sought for finance roles in Malaysia by 2025, as compliance falls behind other priorities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025