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What Multi Academy Trusts (MAT) finance chiefs need to know after the RAAC school concrete crisis

What Multi Academy Trusts (MAT) finance chiefs need to know after the RAAC school concrete crisis

The true costs of the concrete crisis that hit UK schools ahead of the 2023 autumn term might not be known for a long time. It’s not just about the price of rebuilding buildings that

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What we learned from BETT 2024, the world’s biggest education technology event

What we learned from BETT 2024, the world’s biggest education technology event

The edtech industry had the chance to showcase its latest innovations to thousands of teachers and school leaders as Bett 2024 got under way. The event, at ExCel London, began with Dame

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When should a business upgrade its accounting software?

When should a business upgrade its accounting software?

A growing business tends to reach a tipping point – a stage where you will be held back by the accounting software that previously served you well.

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Award-winning tour operator picks iplicit over industry giants

Award-winning tour operator picks iplicit over industry giants

An award-winning tour operator dedicated to delivering an experience that lives long in the memory of travellers picked iplicit as the “standout” finance system to support its growth.

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Don’t be held back from changing finance systems because of ‘Right to Use’ licences

Don’t be held back from changing finance systems because of ‘Right to Use’ licences

You’ve decided to switch accounting software after concluding that it made good business sense. The savings in staff time, the advantages of a simpler system and the benefits of having good

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The ‘desperate’ challenges to charity finances this winter – and what you can do about them

The ‘desperate’ challenges to charity finances this winter – and what you can do about them

Research has revealed the “desperate challenges” facing charities which are providing services to the NHS and local councils. Many are doing so at a significant loss. NCVO (the National

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iplicit set for ‘pivotal’ year as triple-digit growth continues

iplicit set for ‘pivotal’ year as triple-digit growth continues

iplicit says 2024 will be “pivotal” for the business after revenue and user numbers more than doubled in each of its first five years. As well as growing by more than 100% annually, the

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How MATs will be expected to handle government finance such as Trust Capacity Fund (TCaF)

How MATs will be expected to handle government finance such as Trust Capacity Fund (TCaF)

All over the country, multi-academy trusts are preparing applications for the government’s Trust Capacity Fund (TCaF) – or awaiting the result of one they’ve already submitted. It is the

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iplicit offers benefits of accounts payable automation to its customers

iplicit offers benefits of accounts payable automation to its customers

Software vendor reveals its own product to sit alongside those of partners. The finance platform iplicit is offering the time-saving advantages of accounts payable (AP) automation to its

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‘Innovative’ iplicit takes two trophies at 2023 Tech South West Awards

‘Innovative’ iplicit takes two trophies at 2023 Tech South West Awards

iplicit has been saluted for “flying the flag for innovation” by winning two trophies at a ceremony honouring the best technology businesses in the South West.

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What’s been added to iplicit in 2023 – and how a lot of it was your idea

What’s been added to iplicit in 2023 – and how a lot of it was your idea

The calendar year will be over before we know it – as anyone dealing with a December 31 year-end will be all too aware. It’s a good time to recap on the new features and enhancements that

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Five key takeaways for MATs from the autumn 2023 Schools and Academies Show

Five key takeaways for MATs from the autumn 2023 Schools and Academies Show

The Schools & Academies Show attracted thousands of people from the education sector to Birmingham’s NEC with a programme of inspiring content, policy updates and practical resources. The

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