What should be in a board finance pack? A practical guide

Board packs work best with context, a handful of key metrics and a way to drill into the detail. Here's what belongs in one, and what changes when the numbers behind it are already current.

11 best accounting automation software for UK businesses in 2026

This guide ranks 11 accounting automation tools for UK businesses, including iplicit. You'll learn what each tool automates, its pricing, key features, and pros and cons.

How to consolidate multi-entity accounts without spreadsheets

Consolidating multi-entity accounts without spreadsheets means using a unified system that eliminates intercompany transactions and converts currencies.

Stay, upgrade or switch accounting systems: how to decide

Outgrown your accounting system? Compare staying put, upgrading with your provider or switching to cloud-native tools that improve reporting and automate tasks.

How to tell if your finance dashboard is real time

A finance dashboard is only real time if its transaction processing, bank feeds and reconciliation are all current. Here's a simple test for whether yours is.

The three myths that could be holding up your month-end

Month-end routinely takes 10 days or more for many finance teams. Challenging three myths about the process can help you save days without adding to headcount.

The finance pyramid model: why poor control sinks firms

Poor financial control, not bad luck, sinks most businesses. Garry Mumford of Insight Associates explains the pyramid model behind a healthy finance function.

Accounting automation for finance teams: a practical guide

Manual accounting tasks slow down growing finance teams. Learn how to automate key workflows and how iplicit supports the shift for UK mid-market teams.

Have you outgrown your accounting system – and how do you know?

As your company grows, your accounting system doesn't always keep pace, costing you time and money. Here are the signs that it's time to think about upgrading.