--- title: Evolution of accounting! description: I was trying to demonstrate how the accounting industry and accounting function in business has changed in past years so we came up with this illustration.(Copyright 2013. 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I was trying to demonstrate how the accounting industry and accounting function in business has changed in past years so we came up with this illustration - the Evolution of Accounting. ![evolution of accountants](https://blog.wiseadvice.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/evolution-of-accountants.png?width=700&height=209&name=evolution-of-accountants.png) (Copyright 2013. All Rights Reserved) #### Wise Advice and the Evolution of Accounting The accounting industry has changed dramatically in recent times largely due to the technology that is now available.  With cloud based systems it is now possible to work from anywhere in the world and not be tied to a desk.  There are still many accountants operating in the dark ages - Wise Advice is not one of them! We are at the forefront of this technological revolution and have fully embraced a range of cloud based systems that allow us to manage our own and our clients businesses more efficiently and effectively. #### Do you want an accountant who is up to date with the latest technological developments? 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