How technology, systems and software are changing business
Commentary and analysis on accounting, finance and markets — not financial advice or accountancy advice. Where a topic touches on markets or trading specifically, that's noted directly in the piece.
The Future of Accounting in an AI-Assisted World
AI won't replace accountants. It will remove the parts of the job that were never really accounting in the first place — and raise the bar on the parts that are.
Why Excel Still Matters in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Every year someone predicts Excel's death. Every year it's still the default tool in finance. Understanding why says something real about what AI is actually good at.
Will AI Traders Dominate Financial Markets by 2030?
Algorithms already execute the large majority of trading volume. The open question isn't whether machines trade markets — it's what kind of intelligence is doing the trading, and what that does to volatility.
Why Business Software Is Becoming More Personalised
Generic, one-size-fits-all software is giving way to tools shaped around how a specific business actually works. Full article coming soon.
The Changing Role of Accountants
A closer look at how the accountant's day-to-day role is shifting as the mechanical parts of the job get automated. Full article coming soon.
Can AI Replace Repetitive Financial Tasks?
An honest assessment of which financial tasks are genuinely at risk of automation, and which only look that way. Full article coming soon.
Articles in this section are commentary and analysis only. They are not financial advice, investment advice or accountancy advice, and should not be relied on as a substitute for professional advice specific to your circumstances.