Spotlight Articles for Advisory & Business

Accounting firms are uniquely positioned to lead in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) advisory services as the world shifts toward sustainable practices.

The accounting industry has undergone a significant shift from traditional compliance work to a more advisory-focused approach. Our 2023/2024 Global Advisory Trends Report revealed that ‘42% of firms aim to generate over half of their future revenue from advisory services,’ indicating that advisory isn't just a buzzword, it’s here to stay.

Embarking on the journey to success can be challenging for small businesses in today's competitive landscape. ODEA is working to reshape this narrative. The family-owned and operated accounting services business based in South Africa has a remarkable track record spanning over a decade.

We all like to party, whether that be at home, a nightclub, or in the dance tent of our favourite festival, but when it comes to work, the two don’t usually mix, right? Well, that’s exactly what the event organisers did for the Digital Accountancy Show 2023 (DAS).

As we move through 2023 and technology continues to advance, while businesses weather shifting economic tides, the world of accounting is undergoing transformation.

Where else would you find more than 10,000 accountancy and finance professionals, and hundreds of exhibitors all in one place? Accountex London 2023 is the answer.

An ISO 27001 Certification is a testimony to our ongoing commitment to delivering top-tier security standards and commitment to keeping our customers safe.

QuickBooks Connect is one of the most popular annual accounting conferences that’s geared toward accounting professionals also featuring many exciting and entertaining events.

Wednesday 12th October marks the beginning of the Northern event of the year in the accountancy world, Accountex Summit Manchester 2022. The much anticipated event brings together over 1,000 accountants, finance directors, bookkeepers and more for one day from all over the north of the UK to be a part of the future of accountancy and finance.

After a long-awaited two years, in the city known for its festive spirit, live music, unique heritage, and traditions - New Orleans, Xero had its much anticipated second series of Xerocon 2022.

For the third time this year I am experiencing the Xerocon Blues–a condition that befalls those of us in the Xero ecosystem who for various reasons cannot attend this marquee event.

Spotlight Reporting has been around the world with Xero. We started off at Tobacco Docks in London, next stop was the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, and now for the third and final time of 2022, it’s great to be back at Xerocon Sydney!

After a three-year hiatus, Xerocon London returned, along with a new venue, a new London location and lots of exciting products on show.

Ethan Spadino, Spotlight Reporting’s ridiculously charismatic Customer Success Administrator, has decided that the calls he has with accountants are too good not to share.

Spotlight Reporting is aware of, and has responded to, the recently disclosed Apache Log4j2 vulnerability.