Finance and AI: Should Finance Leaders Be Worried or Excited?

As we know, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is advancing every day, and whether we like it or not, it’s something that needs to be embraced. While some may still hope to put off thinking about its impact on their jobs, this article is for them.

Why software developers love feedback from Finance teams – and how it shapes better solutions for real people in business

Great finance software isn’t just built by developers – it’s shaped by the finance professionals who use it daily. From streamlining workflows to ensuring compliance, finance teams bring invaluable insights that help developers refine and improve their tools.

Personalising Finance Software: Why One Size Doesn’t Fit All

It’s no secret that each business around the world has its own unique needs. Although two businesses in the same industry might be using the same software, it will be serving completely different purposes to both of them – this is the beauty of personalisation, and it’s more important than you might think.

2025 Finance Vision: Turning Challenges into Competitive Advantages

As we approach 2025, businesses everywhere are preparing for a new year filled with opportunities and challenges. For finance departments, one question looms large: how will you leverage the tools and strategies needed to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape?

How Effective Accounting and Finance Tools Drive Business Success

Did you know that approximately 60% of finance departments are still using legacy software in the UK? In essence, 60% of Brits working in finance are using expired technology, including spreadsheets and ERP systems, in 2024.

Finding Balance and Efficiency in 2025 and Accepting Artificial Intelligence As A Tool For Success

As the year draws to a close, you’re probably reviewing your plans for the company in 2025 and making decisions that will have an influence on the future in some way, shape or form. Now more than ever, it’s crucial as a business owner to take the wellbeing of your staff, both professionally and personally, seriously.

Navigating the Landscape of Scams and Fraud in 2024: How to Protect Yourself

The digital age has brought convenience and accessibility, but it has also opened the door to a myriad of scams and fraudulent activities. As we step into 2024, it’s crucial to arm ourselves with knowledge and awareness to safeguard against these ever-evolving threats.

What does 2024 have in store for the financial sector?

If the past few years have taught us anything, it is that the future is hard to predict! But now a few weeks into 2024, we can identify some of the key trends which finance teams should be keeping an eye on.

A Deep Dive  into Contemporary Data Privacy Challenges

Data privacy has now ascended to a top priority, with companies striving to strike a balance between leveraging data for business growth and ensuring the protection of individuals’ privacy rights. In light of Data Privacy and Protection Day, this blog takes an insightful look into modern data privacy challenges and explores how firms can navigate these emerging issues.

How can getting to know your customers on a personal level can give you a competitive advantage?

Understanding and connecting with customers on a personal level can be a game-changer for your business. It’s not always just about transactions and business affairs; it’s about building relationships and getting to know your customers on a deeper level.

The Importance of Regular Updates and Customer Feedback

Unlike many accounting systems that rely on annual updates, Aqilla actively listens to customer feedback and rolls out regular releases throughout the year. This approach allows us the flexibility to stay current without being constrained by a specific timeframe, enabling us to release updates whenever deemed necessary.

Do you wish your finance system was always in balance?

Did you know that there are some finance systems that can never be out of balance? One revolutionary idea that has changed the landscape of accounting software is the unified ledger. A single combined (unified) ledger refers to a comprehensive and integrated system that consolidates various financial transactions and information into a single, cohesive platform.

Why is a diverse workforce important in the finance industry?

In this blog, we look into the advantages that a diverse workforce can offer to organisations. Finance is an industry traditionally perceived as male-dominated and lacking diversity; therefore, this blog aims to explore just a few of the many reasons why diversity is crucial in the financial sector.

Carbon Footprint: Analysis of Transport Emissions

In this blog, we look into a world of CO2 emissions, and how a forward-thinking client used the expense feature in Aqilla to monitor and manage their transportation-related carbon footprint. Anders Valum, from the Aqilla team aimed to build a web report outlining their emissions across various transport types.

Is Artificial Intelligence a more significant advance than the Internet?

The internet was certainly a huge technological breakthrough; however, with the recent advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI), the question is raised as to whether AI represents a more significant advancement than the internet itself.

ChatGPT: This changes everything!

New Year Predictions: Kickstart your finance and accounting in 2023

New Year, New Budget: The benefits of managing your budgeting and forecasting with ‘Designed for Cloud’ accounting software

The Essential ERP Gift Guide 2022

DIY: How to select the perfect Cloud accounting software for your organisation

Process Efficiency Checklist: A guide to enhancing your accounting

How Cloud-based accounting and business software could help your organisation to navigate the cost of living crisis

5 reasons why true-Cloud is the best at delivering secure accounting software

How the latest technology is transforming employee support, benefits and female workplace experiences

The top 5 MTD capabilities that your accounting software should be delivering

From meeting MTD requirements to a complete digital transformation

Aqilla investigates: Is decentralisation the future of finance?

Four reasons why a four day week could benefit your organisation

How to prepare your organisation for a post-COVID era

Our customers review the Plaid plug-in experience

Introvert ideal: Why hiring introverts isn’t bad for business

What you need to know about open banking

Blog: Do We Need to Make Accounting More Appealing to Younger Generations?

Is accounting and finance keeping up with expectations of the workforce of tomorrow? Do things need to change? In our latest blog we explore this topic…

Blog: Offices at the Crossroads

In our latest blog we discuss how organisations and individuals may approach a return to the office, as well as some of the benefits and problems that may occur as we navigate this new territory.

Blog: Scoping for Growth

In our latest blog, we discover what preparations can be made by the modern-day organisation in order to adequately prepare for growth. 

Blog: Are robots really stealing our jobs?

In our latest blog, we take a look into the future security of the workforce in the face of unprecedented change due to the introduction and growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation.

BLOG: Inside Aqilla

In this blog post, we take a closer look inside Aqilla, understanding what sets the cloud-based accounting solution apart from the rest of the market.

BLOG: Building Resilient Systems In A World Of Uncertainty

The world is full of uncertainties.
This blog post looks into what organisations around the globe can do to mitigate the risks of an uncertain future.

BLOG: A (very) Brief History of Accounting

In this blog, we will look at the history of the role of accounting and how drivers of change in the past have brought us to where we are now.

BLOG: ERP or Postmodern ERP – Understanding the differences

Postmodern ERP enables you to leverage best in class technology across your organisation whilst still benefiting from the advantages that sharing data between systems via integration provides.

BLOG: The Changing Skill Set in Accountancy

Two-and-a-half thousand years after Heraclitus claimed that “the only constant in this world is change”, his words still ring true as the intensity of change increasingly comes into focus; whether they are cultural and societal, technological, changes in our physical environment or, unavoidably, in our working lives.

BLOG: The Drivers of Change in the World of Finance and Accounting

Two-and-a-half thousand years after Heraclitus claimed that “the only constant in this world is change”, his words still ring true as the intensity of change increasingly comes into focus; whether they are cultural and societal, technological, changes in our physical environment or, unavoidably, in our working lives.

BLOG: Cloud-Native vs Cloud-Hosted — A Guide through the Storm

Cloud computing has seen huge growth since 2010, with global spend on cloud services currently at over $260bn and has exceeded initial expectations of technology industry analyst, Gartner.

BLOG: Superhuman’s email surveillance and the big data question

Last month Superhuman, the invite-only email client, was at the centre of the latest data privacy scandal.

BLOG: Ready to support your “soft landing” into MTD

Aqilla have officially been recognised as a software supplier with VAT compatible product in development and will certainly be ready to support customers well before the enforcement

BLOG: Meeting the accounting challenges of Social Housing organisations

With reduced costs, enhanced functionality, better access and no IT headaches. The adoption of Cloud solutions provide far more than just increased effectiveness, improved efficiency and lower monthly bills for today’s Housing organisations

BLOG: How the right accounting and finance tools can help your company succeed

Modern Business has changed. It isn’t about IT. It isn’t about software. It’s not even about you. It starts with your Customer. At its heart is your product and the market it addresses

BLOG: Triple A Rated Accounting — Cloud Business Solutions for Financial Services

If you have bad misconceptions about doing business in the cloud it’s time to rethink your position and here’s why…

BLOG: Are you paying too much for your internet?

How fast do you really need to go?

BLOG: Aqilla’s stance on GDPR — We’re ready, are you?

Our professional relationships may be changing but our serious attitude towards privacy and security remain the same. We are happy to share our stance on this critical requirement and provide details of the changes we have made

BLOG: Is Charity Finance Failing to Keep Up?

A finance application that can’t simply, and easily, integrate with your fundraising or contact management systems cost time, outdated finance and accounting technologies pose risk, and on-premise “traditional” accounting technologies…