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June 2008 |
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I am sure I speak for many when I say that the years seem to be flying by. Giving some context to the point, it is now 10 years since APS took steps to look beyond home turf in New Zealand and take on the Australian and UK markets.
Looking back to 1998, our many detractors said we couldn’t…… more on APS 10 years in Australia & New Zealand. |

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Brian Armstrong CEO, APS Group
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- Australia & New Zealand Conference 2008
- UK Conference 2008
Click here for details on APS conference 2008. |
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A report on recent APS Australia events:
- Sydney Executive Forum
- Client Briefings
Click here for APS Australia events. |
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In May we concluded another successful round of Client Briefings throughout New Zealand. This is the second year we have conducted these briefings and feedback suggests we should continue to invest resources into these valuable sessions. Click here for APS New Zealand events. |
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An update on APS UK events:
- Webinar - Can Accountancy Practices Survive Without Client Relationship Management?
- Client Event - Risk Management for Practice
Click here for APS UK events. |
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This issue features the three newest members of the APS 10 Year Club, APS CEO, Brian Armstrong, APS UK Managing Director, Brian Coventry and Sydney-based Client Services Director, Fiona Armstrong. Click below to view their profile.
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Case Study - Browne&Co, Sydney This month’s client selection case study comes from Browne&Co based in Sydney. We interviewed Phillip Browne, CEO of the firm and he took us through the firm’s decision making process, his views on the software and the team that delivers it. Click here for the Browne&Co full story. |
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PM Version 9.1 is currently in Beta due for General Release next month. Click here for an update on Practice Management.
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1. How to turn on the data sheet view in Standard Reporting. Click here for details. 2. How to include posted WIP which is not currently included in an extracted fee. Click here for details. |
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Welcome to a new feature of Advancements. 'Did you know' is about offering our clients a range of useful business resources that can assist your firm in everyday practice management.
Mozy Mozy is a simple and safe way to back up all the important stuff on your computer. A copy of your data is stored in a secure, remote location for safekeeping, so that in the event of a disaster your data is still retrievable. Click here to find out more about Mozy. |
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This month’s APS professional poll is asking organisations if they are involved in philanthropic activities. Click here for the APS poll details.
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It is great to see so many APS clients taking time to enter the APS competitions and go in a draw to win an iPod. Thanks to all readers of the last Advancements newsletter for responding to the Prize Draw.
Congratulations to Bruce Eaddy from Staples Rodway in New Zealand who was the winner of the March competition. Click here for the APS competition details.
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