IASeminars Blog

In a previous blog article, Blockchain was defined and the reasons why it is so useful in accounting systems was explored.

Where do you stand on the longstanding debate that employees are solely motivated by money? What do you value most – a good salary; recognition; empowerment; work/life balance? Perhaps you believe that all these factors are important and employee satisfaction is all about getting the mix right...

Over the centuries, money has evolved. From bartering with necklaces and gems to using coins, paper money and now plastic cards. We’re now in the next phases of the evolution of money as we move from electronic money to cryptocurrencies.

It has been predicted by Forbes that "by 2020, accounting tasks including tax, payroll, audits and banking will be fully automated using AI-based technologies, which will disrupt the accounting industry in a way it never was for the last 500 years..."

Accountants have traditionally played a stewardship role illustrated as looking at the past to formulate an accurate historical record of events at a company.

As the remnants of storms Henry and Gertrude pass over the UK zone of IFRS Land, it's not too surprising to see a rise in holiday bookings to warmer climes.