
AI adoption and evolution is the top concern for lawyers in FY26
LegalAgile Market Intelligence asked 101 lawyers: “What worries you most about the business and practice of law in FY26?”
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69% of SMBs found their accountant through word of mouth
Referrals continue to outperform all other marketing strategies for accountants.
Accounting
Mortgage holders remain focused on debt, but the pressure is easing
As interest rates were cut in August 2025, we take a look at how different consumer types shift their financial priorities.
Consumer
Monthly loan books expand across Australia’s top lenders in June, Macquarie leads with 2.31% growth
Agile Market Intelligence has plotted the publicly available APRA data to visualise movements in the leading market.
Consumer
Only 15% of SMBs see their accountant as a growth partner, even though 76% of accountants aspire to be
Data shows that despite strong client advocacy and satisfaction levels, most SMB–accountant relationships remain transactional, leaving a gap in strategic influence.
Accounting
Newsletters are the primary source of legal media news
Uncover the data that confirms a varied cadence in how legal professionals consume media
Legal
85% of businesses earning over $100K engage an accountant
Discover how business structure and revenue shape demand for accounting services
Accounting
Debt anxiety affects 41% of Australians, confidence steady in July
The July 2025 wave of Consumer Pulse shows financial sentiment has stabilised, with few signs of recovery
Consumer
62% of boutique law firms adopted legal practice management tech
Half of legal firms use practice management and legal operations platforms. However, satisfaction is falling behind
Legal
Majority of accountants are tech enablers for their clients
Accounting professionals are increasingly playing a hands-on role in enabling their clients’ technology ecosystems
Accounting
34% of Australians who don’t own a home say they have no plans to buy
Consumer Pulse survey (March to June 2025) reveals a bleak outlook for homeownership among Australians without a primary residence
Consumer
Cost analysis account for 78% of the buying decision, accompanied by guided demonstrations
Projected changes in tech spend reflect a generally positive outlook across all firm sizes to modernise operations and improve client service.
Legal
Conferences and peer recommendations drive tech discovery for accountants
The latest survey of accounting professionals reveals that discovery is driven by trusted, community-led channels, even as tech adoption slows
AccountingCONNECT
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