# Spotlight Resources for Advisory & Business

We've brought our webinars, videos, podcasts and more into one place so businesses and advisors can easily access the industry leading content to navigate challenging times and build advisory services.

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whitepaper](/content/resources/whitepaper/index.html) \
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## Transforming Consolidation
Consolidation is more than just a compliance requirement—it’s a powerful tool for strategic advisory. This white paper explores common challenges and how to overcome them while demonstrating how automation can simplify the process. Learn how to reduce workload, improve accuracy, and gain deeper insights that support proactive decision-making and high-value advisory services.

[download](/content/whitepaper/transforming-consolidation/index.html)

### Global Advisory Trends Report 2025/2026
The accounting industry is rapidly evolving, and firms that don't adapt risk being left behind. We surveyed accountants from firms across the world and collated their insights in this comprehensive report.

[download](/content/whitepaper/global-advisory-trends-report-2025/index.html)

### Transform!
Written by CEO, Richard Francis, this is a guide to help you add value with Advisory services in your firm even in challenging times.

[download](/content/whitepaper/transform/index.html)

### ESG Advisory Services
Learn how accounting firms can champion ESG advisory services with their clients to add value, create new revenue streams and make a difference.

[download](/content/whitepaper/esg-advisory-services/index.html)

### The Changing World of Accounting: Global Advisory Trends Report 2023/2024
The accounting industry is rapidly evolving, and firms that don't adapt risk being left behind. We surveyed over 1000 accountants from firms across the world and collated their insights in this comprehensive report.

[download](/content/whitepaper/global-advisory-trends-report-2023-2024/index.html)

### For Franchises: The Power of Analysis and Benchmarking
Aggregating and analysing a franchise system can be complex. Learn to overcome these challenges with aggregation, ranking, and benchmarking.

[download](/content/whitepaper/for-franchises-the-power-of-analysis-and-benchmarking/index.html)

### Smart KPIs for Accounting Firms
Without meaningful KPIs, business success becomes a stab in the dark. Measure what matters.

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### The Perfect Advisory Relationship
Build strong, lasting relationships with your clients, and watch your business grow.

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### Cash is King
Every business client deserves a cashflow forecast. Learn how to make it happen.

[download](/content/whitepaper/cash-is-king/index.html)

### Consolidation in the Cloud
The cloud opens up a new way of consolidating accounts.

[download](/content/whitepaper/consolidation-in-the-cloud/index.html)

### 10 Recession-Busting Tips
Here’s how you can keep your business afloat when hard times hit.

[download](/content/whitepaper/10-recession-busting-tips/index.html)

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