Fighting brain drain: Attracting and retaining top talent in Accounting

The accounting profession is staring at a potentially catastrophic brain drain. Half of the 76 million baby boomers are already at or past retirement age, and the traditional pipeline of incoming CPAs is thinly populated.   Courtney Kunzig, Industry Solutions Manager, Accounting, M-Files, shares her latest insights in Accounting Today on how accounting firms can fight…

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Plugging accounting skills gaps with retention and automation

There is a need for more accountants in the accountancy sector, as the number of applications dropped by 36% between 2021 and 2022. There are fears that this decline could undermine the strength and stability of the accounting industry, as some firms have reportedly been forced to turn away work due to a lack of skilled…

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How AI can support compliance

  Artificial intelligence (AI) is reinventing the way we conduct business. How can we use it to have a particularly significant impact within the accounting industry? While AI is mainly used to combat time pressure and capacity issues, it can also help firms adapt in an evolving regulatory environment. Courtney Kunzig, Industry Solutions Manager, Accounting,…

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2490: The Inspiring Story of M-Files – From Vision to Centaur Status

In a world where information management often leads to chaos, M-Files emerges as a beacon of organization and innovation. Antti Nivala, the CEO and mastermind behind M-Files, is featured in the Tech Talks Daily Podcast episode, ““The Inspiring Story of M-Files – From Vision to Centaur Status,”. Antti Nivala, CEO and Founder, M-Files, discusses the…

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Content In Context: The Foundation For Modern Knowledge Management

The importance of context in content cannot be overstated. It is only when data is presented in a contextual way, that it becomes true knowledge. However, isolating context from data can pose multiple challenges—from fragmentation, to content silos and security. Antti Nivala, CEO and Founder, M-Files, discusses how organizations can practice proper context extraction in…

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Antti Nivala Leadership Profile in Siliconrepublic

Antti Nivala, Founder and CEO, M-Files, is featured in this article for siliconrepublic, where he discusses his company’s origins, the differences in various c-suite roles and the need for SaaS companies to show they can operate in a ‘cash-efficient manner’. M-Files has grown into a massive entity over the years, with more than 500 employees,…

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How can firms leverage digital accounting tools to enhance client experience?

How can firms leverage digital accounting tools to enhance client experience?

The influence of technology and current market pressures are growing within the accounting industry, meaning firms need to explore the possibilities of digitization to remain competitive and meet the ever-increasing needs of clients. In some respects, attitudes to tech are already evolving. According to Thomson Reuters’ ‘2023 State of the Tax Professionals Report’, 52% of accounting…

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