Realities of the automated practice in 2021

On this special AccountingWEB podcast, we find out how firms are using automation to streamline their operations, and discover the issues accountants need to consider when automating their practices. The impact of coronavirus and Making Tax Digital has forced accountants to review their automation journey. In particular, the intense pressure of the last 12 months has highlighted the need for real-time reporting and streamlined processes.  This podcast discovers what automation means for accountants, how technology has changed client conversation and how firms have got buy-in from their whole team and clients.   Host Richard Hattersley is joined by Michelle Coates, a partner at DPC chartered accountants; Shetlands-based sole practitioner Martin Tregonning; Sage’s Chris Downing; and John Stokdyk, AccountingWEB’s editor-in-chief. Sage is on a mission to automate data entry and speed up admin for every accounting and bookkeeping practice in the UK. Start streamlining workflows and spend more time helping your clients succeed. https://www.sage.com/en-gb/accountants/