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July 25, 2025
4 min read

Mastering Copilot Feels Just Like Playing the Piano — Here’s Why

Microsoft Copilot is an incredible tool. Yet, in my work with clients (I’ve probably taught Copilot in some form to nearly 50 different companies), I continue to be surprised at how most organisations are overlooking this opportunity to transform their business processes. 
A consumption-centric enterprise framework is purpose-built to integrate, adopt and operationalise scalable, service-based technologies at speed and with strategic intent for the benefit of the enterprise.
These days, it’s easy to get caught up in the routine of risk assessments, planning, fieldwork, and reporting during the audit lifecycle. Microsoft’s Copilot for M365 is changing the game for internal audit teams across Australia. By automating repetitive tasks, enhancing analysis, and simplifying documentation, Copilot not only saves time but also helps organisations uncover deeper insights and achieve better audit…
Many companies are confused following the release of the EU Omnibus proposals, asking whether to stop, start or continue their sustainability reporting preparations. We break down the tasks in this blog, taking consideration of current and proposed status.
The CFO’s thoughtful, fact-rooted reaction and action to tariffs can stand out in contrast to what may appear to be drama day-trading by many (or even most) others who track tariff activity as a process story.
Economic conditions and inflationary pressures, followed by cyber threats and rising labour costs, are the top near-term concerns for finance chiefs, according to the 2025 Executive Perspectives on Top Risks global survey.
The International Standard on Sustainability Assurance, or ISSA 5000, developed by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) in late 2024, is widely expected to be the global benchmark for sustainability assurance, influencing the future of sustainability audits. As regulatory mandates for sustainability reporting increase, organisations seeking to enhance the credibility of their reports are…
The economy, talent and cyber threats represent the most pressing risk issues organisations face over both the near- and long-term, with artificial intelligence (AI) concerns lurking as well. Yet board members and executives view their organisations as more resilient and better prepared to manage through change. 
International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 is not just a celebration—it’s a call to action. This year’s theme Accelerating Action underscores the urgency to take swift and decisive action towards gender equality. 
FinOps provides organisations with a strategic framework for optimising cloud costs while fueling growth initiatives. By adopting FinOps principles and practices, private equity firms can align cloud spending with growth and margin objectives, set tangible spend goals and maximise ROI and drive operational efficiency.
Driven by stringent global privacy regulations, consumer privacy and security are top of mind for technology executives. Compliance with these regulations requires organisations to think through their approach to collecting, securing, managing access to, and deleting customer data.
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