Howard Locke

Howard Locke covers AI, audit technology, and enterprise software for Accountio, reporting on how large firms and finance teams are adopting machine learning, automation, and data analytics to reshape traditional accounting workflows.

Xero expands AI capabilities with Anthropic, showing AI-powered accounting tools and automation features for small businesses.

Xero Expands AI Capabilities Through Anthropic Collaboration

Howard Locke March 26, 2026

Xero has entered a multi-year partnership with Anthropic that will embed Claude, the AI company's large language model, directly into...

Tax Accountants and Anthropic using AI to automate workpapers, extract data, and draft client letters for faster document generation

Tax Accountants and Anthropic: 3 Use Cases for Smarter Document Generation

Howard Locke March 16, 2026

From 6 April 2026, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment becomes mandatory for sole traders and landlords earning...

Klarity AI and Forvis Mazars collaborate to implement AI-driven automation in finance and accounting

Klarity AI Partners with Forvis Mazars as 73% of Finance Leaders Bet on AI

Howard Locke March 11, 2026

Klarity AI partners with Forvis Mazars to accelerate AI-driven finance transformation for enterprise clients, combining the global advisory firm's consulting...

Office buildings of Dains and Hurst accounting firms after merger announcement

Dains Acquires Hurst, Expands UK Footprint

Howard Locke February 18, 2026

Birmingham-based accountancy and advisory group Dains has completed the acquisition of Stockport firm Hurst, securing its first foothold in England's...

AAB and Kreston Reeves Reach Deal in Major Accounting Milestone

Howard Locke February 12, 2026

AAB and Kreston Reeves have announced a landmark business combination that will forge one of the United Kingdom's largest mid-market...

ICAEW and Microsoft AI training for accountants using generative AI tools in professional practice

ICAEW and Microsoft Launch AI Training for Accountants

Howard Locke January 29, 2026

ICAEW and Microsoft have formalised a partnership that could reshape how Britain's chartered accountants prepare for an artificial intelligence-dominated future....