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Business technology and accounting platforms continue to evolve at breakneck speed. But you can be confident that not only are the team at PKF Digital up to date, but your tech is too.
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AI for CFOs: Hype vs. reality (guide)

Discover the practical applications of AI that are actually transforming finance operations for Australian SMBs—and avoid the costly mistakes that come from believing the hype.

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Don McLean

Partner

Sydney, Australia

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The CFO reimagined: How agentic AI is driving strategic value beyond finance

Learn how CFOs use AI to cut close times, improve forecasting, and drive growth across the enterprise.

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Steven Skinner

Head of Digital Business Advisory, ANZ

Sydney

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5 Financial Management Secrets Every CFO Should Know

Finance leaders today are expected to do much more than manage budgets. They must navigate uncertainty, provide insights, and act as strategic partners who help drive growth. At PKF Digital Advisory, we work closely with CFOs and business leaders to shape financial strategies that build resilience and long-term value. Drawing on our experience across industries, here are five financial management secrets that set apart the most effective CFOs.

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Head of Digital Business Advisory, ANZ

Sydney

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Steps in creating readiness for ERP & change program

Learn how to prepare for ERP implementation with a readiness assessment, executive sponsorship, and tailored training to reduce resistance and ensure adoption.

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Steven Skinner

Head of Digital Business Advisory, ANZ

Sydney

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How multi-agent AI enhances business applications like: ERP, CRM & HCM

Learn how AI agents in ERP, CRM, and HCM automate supply chains, improve compliance, and accelerate decision-making across the enterprise.

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Steven Skinner

Head of Digital Business Advisory, ANZ

Sydney

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Never, ever… ignore the human side of change!

ERP success depends on people. Learn how to build trust, reduce resistance, and drive adoption with proven change management strategies.

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Steven Skinner

Head of Digital Business Advisory, ANZ

Sydney

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Future-Ready Business: Integrating Strategy, Digital Transformation, and Operational Excellence
In today’s business environment, change is a constant. Market dynamics shift overnight, customer expectations evolve rapidly, and technology continues to redefine how value is created and delivered. For medium-sized and smaller enterprise businesses, the challenge is clear: how do you grow sustainably while staying agile enough to respond to disruption?The...
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Derrek Lush

Principal

Newcastle, Sydney

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Demystifying digital
It’s no secret that “digital transformation” has become one of the most overused; and misunderstood, terms in the modern business lexicon. For some, it means automating systems. For others, it’s about cloud migrations, data platforms, or rolling out a new CRM. And for many, it’s a loosely defined aspiration to...
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Derrek Lush

Principal

Newcastle, Sydney

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The human side of digital transformation
From resistance to readiness, the human side of digital transformationWhy lasting change starts with people, not technology.The future of work isn’t just arriving—it’s picking up speed. According to Microsoft’s latest Work Trend Index, 2025 will bring a shift toward so-called Frontier Firms: organisations that put AI at the centre of...
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Don McLean

Partner

Sydney, Australia

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The power of real-time financial visibility
As your business scales, are you finding it increasingly difficult to get a clear picture of your financial performance? You're not alone. Many growing Australian and Kiwi businesses reach a tipping point where fragmented systems and siloed data create significant blind spots, hampering their ability to make strategic decisions. When...
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Don McLean

Partner

Sydney, Australia

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Data as your competitive edge: Harnessing ERP and AI
The difference between market leaders and those struggling to keep pace often comes down to one critical asset: data. Companies that effectively capture, analyse and leverage their business data gain significant advantages over competitors who treat information as merely a byproduct of operations. Data has emerged as the fundamental business...
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Don McLean

Partner

Sydney, Australia

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CFO Roundtable: The future of the CFO in the age of AI
We are excited to host an exclusive lunch roundtable where we will delve into "The future of the CFO in the age of AI: Separating what's real from hype." This special event offers CFOs from small and medium Australian businesses a unique opportunity to engage in a dynamic discussion...
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Don McLean

Partner

Sydney, Australia

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Creating productivity and profitability
As a CFO, managing the overall financial health of your organisation while ensuring compliance and alignment with strategic goals is paramount. If your current systems and tools cannot support the organisation’s growth plans or deliver the analytics needed for timely, data-led decisions, it may be time for an ERP solution....
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Craig Traub

Partner

Melbourne, Australia

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Microsoft and PKF Digital better together
PKF Digital expands offerings with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: Empowering SMBs across ANZ with Microsoft’s eco-system of powerful platforms PKF Digital proudly announces the expansion of its Australian and New Zealand service offering to include Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. This strategy aligns with closer collaboration with Microsoft as...
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Don McLean

Partner

Sydney, Australia

Three signs you need an ERP system pkf digital

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Three signs you need an ERP system
Are you struggling to manage your growing business across finance, sales, service, and operations teams? If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, your organisation may have outgrown its current systems and be ready for ERP. Scaling operations is difficult: Your existing systems are at capacity, strained, and unable to handle...
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Craig Traub

Partner

Melbourne, Australia

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Propel your business
At PKF Digital, “Propel your business” is more than just a tagline—it's the driving force behind everything we do. We believe that the right technology can transform your business by streamlining processes, enabling smarter decision-making, and unlocking growth opportunities. But technology alone isn’t the answer. To truly propel your business,...
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Don McLean

Partner

Sydney, Australia

Is your business system still fit for purpose pkf digital

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Is your business system still fit for purpose?
As a partner at PKF Digital, I’ve seen many clients in the same frustrating position: financial audits that were once manageable have turned into time-consuming torture. If you’re spending more time and energy than ever preparing for audits, your business system might be the culprit. Business systems should streamline processes,...
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Don McLean

Partner

Sydney, Australia

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The difference between ERP and accounting software

Is your business running at peak efficiency? Understanding the difference between enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and accounting software could be the key to unlocking your organisation's full potential.

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Don McLean

Partner

Sydney, Australia

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4 advantages of cloud-based ERP solutions
Discover how cloud-based ERP systems drive digital transformation across industries. From seamless data integration to cost-efficiency, see why scalable cloud software is a game-changer for modern businesses.
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Craig Traub

Partner

Melbourne, Australia

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8 essential ERP implementation steps for better business intelligence reporting
Wondering how ERP can enhance business insights? Learn the key steps to a smooth ERP implementation and uncover how ERP reporting transforms data into actionable strategies.
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Craig Traub

Partner

Melbourne, Australia

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8 ways legacy ERP harms business
Discover how outdated on-prem ERP systems could be holding your business back. This article post explores eight ways legacy ERP can harm productivity, growth, compliance, and security—and how cloud-based ERP solutions can help your organisation thrive in a competitive, digital-first world.
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Don McLean

Partner

Sydney, Australia

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The role of the ERP accountant in driving growth
Explore how ERP accountants blend finance expertise with tech skills to optimise ERP systems, driving efficiency, compliance, and strategic insights for your business.
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Don McLean

Partner

Sydney, Australia

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Transitioning away from Xero for larger businesses
According to a 2022 survey by Gartner, 70% of large businesses are planning to transition from their current accounting software within the next three years. This statistic highlights a significant trend in the business world, particularly for large enterprises that are outgrowing their existing financial management systems. For many, Xero...
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Craig Traub

Partner

Melbourne, Australia

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An important tip to propel your business

Don McLean, Partner of PKF Digital, offers one important tip for business leaders, to help propel their organisation's digital transformation journey.

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Don McLean

Partner

Sydney, Australia

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Benchmarking technology success: the reasonable target ROI of ERP, by industry
In today's fast-paced business landscape, implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is a significant investment, not just in terms of finances but also in time and resources. As such, it's crucial for organisations to assess the return on investment (ROI) that their ERP system can deliver. Understanding the target...
Don Mc Lean Feb 2025 LR

Don McLean

Partner

Sydney, Australia

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