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Scams cost Australian small businesses AUD $7.9 million
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Scams cost Australian small businesses AUD $7.9 million

Scams targeting Australia's micro and small businesses caused losses of AUD $7.9 million in 2024, despite recent efforts leading to a decrease from AUD $17.3 million.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Reckon releases free single touch payroll mobile app
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Reckon releases free single touch payroll mobile app

Reckon has launched a free Single Touch Payroll Mobile App ahead of new ATO regulations effective 1 July 2019, simplifying compliance for microbusinesses.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2019
Admin major barrier to small business success
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Admin major barrier to small business success

New research by Reckon reveals Australian small businesses spend 541 hours and AUD $14,857 annually on admin, with many leaders feeling it's killing the dream.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2019

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Reckon deepens AWS tie-up as AI lifts efficiency 30%
Software-as-a-Service

Reckon deepens AWS tie-up as AI lifts efficiency 30%

Product development is already running about 30% more efficiently as the software group expands AI use across accounting and legal services.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Mon, 3rd Aug 2026
FundTap taps GoCardless to speed repayments in ANZ
Digital Transformation

FundTap taps GoCardless to speed repayments in ANZ

Automation is freeing FundTap staff from manual reconciliation as late payments squeeze small firms across Australia and New Zealand.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026
AU Budget 2019: Tech panel discuss its merits and shortcomings
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AU Budget 2019: Tech panel discuss its merits and shortcomings

Experts from the IT and tech industries share their disappointments and satisfaction on what the budget could mean for the sector in Australia.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
Reckon Group announces a steady profit in 2018
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Reckon Group announces a steady profit in 2018

Reckon Group reported a steady profit for 2018, with underlying NPAT up by 3%, revenue of AUD $75.4 million, and a 500% increase in debt reduction.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Feb 2019
Reckon adds admin automation through Zapier
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Reckon adds admin automation through Zapier

Reckon One customers can now link to over 1,000 apps on Zapier to streamline processes, reduce repetitive admin and save time.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Sep 2018
Reckon shakes up leadership team in new plan for growth
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Reckon shakes up leadership team in new plan for growth

Reckon reshapes strategy with new leadership and acquisitions, eyeing cloud expansion post-MYOB deal collapse.

By Patrick Martlew • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Jun 2018
How the Australian budget will impact SMBs - Reckon
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How the Australian budget will impact SMBs - Reckon

In light of Australia's 2018 Budget being released yesterday, Reckon ANZ MD Sam Allert comments on the ramifications for Australian small businesses.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Wed, 9th May 2018
Reckon unveils web-based point of sale for SMEs
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Reckon unveils web-based point of sale for SMEs

Reckon has launched a new web-based POS solution for SMEs, empowering them to manage sales, inventory, and more from any device, online or offline.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Apr 2018
Reckon and Prospa hit $10 Million loan milestone for Aussie SMBs
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Reckon and Prospa hit $10 Million loan milestone for Aussie SMBs

The online lending market in Aus is has grown at unprecedented speeds, demonstrating the demand for quick and fuss-free access to business capital.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2018
Reckon Group FY17 results shows investment for future growth
Document Management

Reckon Group FY17 results shows investment for future growth

Reckon Group's Document Management Business has demerged and listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2018
Education provider TAFE shakes up finance training with Reckon
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Education provider TAFE shakes up finance training with Reckon

The partnership is aimed at making the training provider's students more attractive to the major accounting firms.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
MYOB buys Reckon's Accountant Group for $180 million
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MYOB buys Reckon's Accountant Group for $180 million

MYOB acquires Reckon's Accountants Practice Management division for AU$180m cash in bid to strengthen adviser audience.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2017
Reckon announces partnership with VIP Home Services franchise
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Reckon announces partnership with VIP Home Services franchise

As part of the agreement, Reckon will offer ongoing financial management software training and support for the cleaning and gardening franchise.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017

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Reckon and Tidy team up to simplify SME stock management
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Reckon and Tidy team up to simplify SME stock management

Reckon has signed a deal with Tidy International to integrate its cloud-based stock and inventory management system, TidyStock, into Reckon One.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2017