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.

Why Technology and AI Are Now Essential for Auditors

Howard Locke September 13, 2025

The auditing profession stands at a pivotal crossroads. Today, the question of whether auditors need to be including technology and...

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Top Tech Tools for Accounting Firm Analysts to Improve Client Intake and KYC

Howard Locke September 11, 2025

In 2025, top tech tools for accounting firm analysts are transforming how onboarding is done. These tools improve client intake...

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Karbon HQ seeks to revolutionize accounting practice management as firms embrace digital transformation

Howard Locke September 8, 2025

Australian software company develops workflow platform designed to replace email-driven processes The accounting profession has long been criticised for its...

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Rethinking Pay: The Impact of AI Upon Payroll Processes

Howard Locke September 1, 2025

The impact of AI upon payroll processes is compelling businesses to reconsider what was once a purely administrative task. Payroll,...

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Bookkeeping profession contracts 5% amid AI growth

Howard Locke August 19, 2025

The bookkeeping profession faces significant disruption as artificial intelligence automates core functions that have sustained the industry for decades. The...

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Data integration in accounting firms becomes the next battleground

Howard Locke August 11, 2025

Accounting has always been about making sense of numbers. Today’s environment requires the ability to connect, clean, and interpret data....

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KPMG Fined £1.25 Million for Audit Breaches Amid Rising UK Cybersecurity Concerns

Howard Locke August 7, 2025

KPMG’s £1.25 million fine in June 2025 has sent shockwaves through the UK accounting sector. The Financial Reporting Council uncovered...

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Accountants Face Imperative to Embrace Technology Amid Industry Disruption

Howard Locke August 5, 2025

The accounting profession finds itself at a critical juncture as rapid technological advances reshape the landscape. Automation, artificial intelligence, and...