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March 21, 2025
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The finance industry, including accounting and financial planning is under increasing scrutiny and is now one of the most regulated industries in the country. Whilst the industry has been to the forefront of IT adoption, the growing complexity and pressures for managed IT solutions requires more sophisticated IT management. The scope of a CIO or CTO is often beyond the capacity of the small to medium sized accounting practice as they are scarce and costly manpower resources. With the increasing compliance requirements of their clients, accounting practices must navigate new technology pathways into client accounting systems and government agencies. The importance of specialised managed IT support for accountants as they process increasing volumes of data has never been greater. The importance of outsourcing IT for continuity, security, speed and remote accessibility has never been greater.
Why Every Accounting Practice Today Needs Managed IT Support?
Your firm’s success depends on delivering accurate, compliant information and reporting to ensure your clients’ financial success and your own business growth.
Every accounting practice today heavily relies on increasingly more complex business technology to run their business and ideally support their clients’ businesses.
Accountants hold considerable amounts of personal data such as tax file numbers, names, addresses, birthdates and typically very sensitive financial information on their clients. Keeping systems patched and secure is paramount. The accounting profession also typically deal with many different accounting applications as each of their clients uses their own product. We ensure their systems can deal with these multiple applications.
We manage the systems which run these and other applications, keeping the systems and applications patched and secure. Having remote or “multi office access” for secure remote access of the applications and client data allows the accountant to make maximum use of their time and is therefore very important for an accounting practice. Our Multi Factor Authentication (2FA) allows for secured access from anywhere, any time.
We set up, install, maintain and take responsibility for every aspect of these technologies to support the efficient running of your business and its reputation.
IT Services for Financial Planning Firms
In order to practice as a Financial Planner in Australia, a person (or organisation) needs to operate under an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL). There are strict compliance requirements for holding a AFSL (ASIC (RG 104). Many small operators operate “independently” under a larger License Holder who has little or no control of the independent operator using their license.
Remote access or “multi Office access” is very important for Financial Planners. Our Multi Factor Authentication (2FA) allows for secured access from anywhere, any time. Our corporate grade governance of your systems ensures the necessary compliance requirements are met.
IT Networks local, professional team supports all major accounting systems, including:
Why We Are the Best IT Partner for Your Financial Business
ASIC (RG 104). Financial Planning Association of Australia.
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Jim Kay is a seasoned entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of IT Networks, a consultancy that specialises in delivering corporate-grade IT solutions and cybersecurity services to small and medium-sized enterprises across Australia. As a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Jim combines his extensive background in electronics with a wealth of business experience gained from owning and operating multiple ventures.
As a co-owner, Kim is dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency and delivering innovative IT solutions that empower clients. With a Bachelor of Engineering and certifications as a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Cisco Certified Network Professional, and Cisco Certified Voice Associate, Kim brings a wealth of technical expertise to his role. He is also passionate about leveraging artificial intelligence to streamline workflows and improve productivity,
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