From insightfulaccountant.com: (US context) The 2025 Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Index Annual Report reveals key insights for accountants, highlighting shifts in small business debt reliance toward credit cards, which can lead to short-term growth but present long-term risks.

It raises the importance of understanding clients’ banking relationships and the impact on their growth, along with the critical role of technology and AI in enhancing business adaptability and efficiency.

Accountants are encouraged to provide strategic tech recommendations to support their clients’ digital transformation and financial decision-making as they navigate the post-pandemic landscape.