The Briefcase

    Computer Games For Accountants

    The Briefcase #31: Computer Games For Accountants

    By: AccountingCPD | Posted on: 19th Feb 2026

    Plumbers have Mario, doctors have Theme Hospital, and psychopaths have The Sims. But where are the games for accountants? You might think a game that…

    a love letter to excel

    The Briefcase #30: A Love Letter to an Accountant’s One True Love

    By: AccountingCPD | Posted on: 13th Feb 2026

    Roses are red,Violets are blue,I love the warm feelingOf clicking “Spreadsheet”, then “New”. You #SPILL when I LOOKUP,You #REF when I err,But I always come…

    Advise for the year ahead

    The Briefcase #29: Advice For The Year Ahead

    By: AccountingCPD | Posted on: 5th Feb 2026

    A while ago, we asked our authors a couple of questions – what trends and challenges accountants should be watching in 2026, and what kind…

    Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities in 2026

    The Briefcase #28: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities in 2026

    By: AccountingCPD | Posted on: 29th Jan 2026

    This week at The Briefcase, we thought we’d take a week off and let our authors do the writing for a change. So, we sent them…

    tax history

    The Briefcase #27: Five Taxes That Refuse to Die

    By: AccountingCPD | Posted on: 23rd Jan 2026

    Tax law evolves extremely slowly, like the drip-drip-drip growing into a mighty glacier. And like glaciers, a tax law can survive for centuries – long…

    Why Emotional Intelligence Matters for Accountants

    The Briefcase #26: Why Emotional Intelligence Matters for Accountants

    By: AccountingCPD | Posted on: 16th Jan 2026

    If you’ve ever quietly stewed over a badly formatted spreadsheet or muttered “I’m fine” through gritted teeth in a budget meeting – congratulations, you’ve experienced…

    Enron accounting scandal

    The Briefcase #25: How the Enron Scandal Changed Accounting Forever

    By: AccountingCPD | Posted on: 9th Jan 2026

    In 2001, Enron was the one to watch. You couldn’t go five minutes without hearing about Enron. You’d visit your grandmother in her home and…

    The Briefcase #24: New Year, File, New Spreadsheet

    By: AccountingCPD | Posted on: 2nd Jan 2026

    Last week, in the Briefcase, we talked about how time is uncontrollable, CPD deadlines always creep up on you, and how using SMART goals can…

    News Years Accounting Resolution

    The Briefcase #23: A Gentle Suggestion for Your New Year’s Resolution

    By: AccountingCPD | Posted on: 19th Dec 2025

    Congratulations on another successful year. You’re no doubt relaxing and spending time with loved ones. One thing you’re certainly not doing is frantically cramming CPD…