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3 days ago4 min read
The end of globalisation? How do you chase a moving target?
Budgeting in uncertainty: Plan for multiple futures, adapt forecasts dynamically, and ensure financial flexibility.

Jan 294 min read
The art and science of financial forecasting in 2025
Kevin Phillips wonders how to create meaningful financial forecasts today, when everything changes, all at once, and all the time....


Dec 19, 20243 min read
The paradox of predictable uncertainty
When I wrote about the economic outlook in January , I acknowledged we were heading into choppy waters. The ingredients for uncertainty...


Dec 10, 20242 min read
The real AI driver
When a revolutionary golf club hit the pro circuit in 2022, it did more than just drive balls faster – it changed the game. But, like...


Oct 24, 20244 min read
Embrace the cloud to move your business forwards
Artificial intelligence has dominated technology headlines in recent months, temporarily putting cloud computing on the back burner,...

Oct 10, 20242 min read
IDU Partners with SWIFT Automation to Expand Reach Across Africa
IDU, a leading provider of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting solutions, is proud to announce a new partnership with SWIFT...

Sep 19, 20244 min read
Regulating AI – the digital can of worms is open
As it did with data protection, the European Union has initiated the first significant shot across the bows when it comes to regulating...


Sep 4, 20242 min read
AI Spills? You Clean It Up!
Love it or hate it, AI is here to stay. Businesses need to understand that, for all AI’s impressive ability and apparent intelligence,...


Aug 20, 20244 min read
Leading in the AI age
In my previous article, we explored the responsibilities that come with AI adoption in business. Now, let's shift our focus to how...


Jul 31, 20242 min read
IDU South Africa Welcomes Margie Whitten to Board of Directors
IDU South Africa is thrilled to announce the appointment of Margie Whitten to its Board of Directors.

Jul 25, 20242 min read
IDU: Proud Silver Partner at Finance Indaba Africa 2024
We are thrilled to announce that IDU will once again be a Silver Partner at the Finance Indaba Africa, taking place on Tuesday, 10...


Jul 11, 20245 min read
The buck still stops with the humans
As the saying goes: “A lie can run around the world before the truth has got its boots on.”* We’ve witnessed this over the last decade,...


Jun 25, 20242 min read
ESG reporting: a BB-BEE repeat?
Sustainability financial reporting is coming, we just don’t know when, how quickly, or the exact details. But in South Africa, we have...


Jun 3, 20244 min read
Sustainability reporting and SMEs – lessons from South Africa
IDU’s Kevin Phillips explains why he expects sustainability reporting is coming for SMEs, and what their accountants should be thinking...


Apr 23, 20244 min read
When DIY needs change and project management
Cloud computing and software-as-a-service (SaaS) have introduced a sea change in how we think about software, whether at home or in the...

Apr 16, 20242 min read
AM Consultancy Named IDU Partner of the Year
Cape Town, April 16, 2024 – IDU, a leading provider of innovative software solutions for budgeting and financial reporting, is pleased to...


Apr 9, 20242 min read
Shifting gears: accountants' strategic value
Flex your accounting muscle to add value and boost the growth and success of your entrepreneur clients. Entrepreneurs and small...


Mar 11, 20242 min read
Countdown to IDU CONNECT 2024: Reserve Your Spot Now!
May 16th and 17th, 2024! Cape Town is gearing up to host the highly anticipated IDU CONNECT User Conference 2024. This dynamic event will...


Feb 28, 20243 min read
Helping our SME clients navigate tech
I was on a Teams video call the other day and, when one of the participants gave a thumbs-up in real life, a 3D thumbs-up effect appeared...


Feb 1, 20244 min read
Chaos and Consistency: A Guide to 2024's Key Trends
Since I wrote my January 2023 trends article 12 months ago, it seems like we've lived through about five years. Such is the perceived...
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