Does the ATO have too much power?
Bowing out after 10 years, Australia’s Inspector-General of Taxation Ali Noroozi worries about the power wielded by the ATO and highlights the importance of trust and independence...
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The Māori economy: patient capital meets new activism
As historic grievances are settled, Māori are becoming a new, powerfully committed element in New Zealand’s sustained economic growth...
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How to get client terms right
Failing to set clear terms of engagement with clients can be risky for accountants. Here’s how to avoid complaints and disputes...
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Is fake meat the way of the future?
As the cost to manufacture “laboratory meat” falls, the Australian and New Zealand meat industries are looking at how their products fit into the dinner menus of tomorrow...
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Kicking goals at the Roosters: Mark Bouris
In the lead-up to the rugby league grand final, celebrity businessman and TV host Mark Bouris FCA tells Acuity why he loves the Sydney Roosters and how his role on the board will help the club survive...
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Five steps to pricing accounting services
Pricing accounting services can be tricky. Here are some ways to help you tailor pricing decisions to clients and the business context...
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Sponsorship smarts – how to get a win-win
As expectations of social responsibility change, sponsorship needs to move beyond just writing cheques towards long-term partnering, says Giddy Up founder Brian Steele...
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Laws passed to fight modern slavery
NSW companies with yearly turnover of not less than $50 million now need to publish a yearly modern slavery statement or face fines. CA ANZ will help accountants prepare for new reporting rules...
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Client monies - Proceed with caution
Money makes the world go round, but it can land chartered accountants in hot water when the cash belongs to clients...
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Crowdfunding: the new SME frontier
Venture capital expert Erez Rachamim, head of Fundraising at Equitise, outlines why crowdfunding may be the next new big thing in Australia...
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SMSFs back in the spotlight
As a Royal Commission starts hearings into Australia’s super and SMSF sectors, pressure is growing for a regulatory shake-up...
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Can the Big Four keep winning?
As accounting’s Big Four grow larger, their success creates new risks. Could the fairytale bubble burst?...
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The dark side of intangible investment
A provocative new book suggests surging investment in intangibles could cause economic stagnation and rising inequality...
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Five reasons not to set up an NFP
Are there too many charities in NZ and Australia? No matter how well-meaning, setting up a new entity in a crowded market can have many unseen pitfalls, warns charities expert Craig Fisher...
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Ditch hedge funds and go passive - Buffett
Warren Buffett says his winning 10-year bet on a simple index proves investment returns delivered by active investment experts don’t justify their fees...