Work to live, or live to work?
A culture of working long hours is entrenched in some corners of the accounting profession, a challenge exacerbated by a tight labour market that’s left some firms short-staffed. So, how do we talk...
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Why business email compromise is a real threat to New Zealand businesses
Business email compromise is a rich source of valuable data – and payment fraud opportunities – for cybercriminals. Brought to you by Wotton + Kearney...
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Renewed hope for businesses in 2024
After a bruising couple of years for many companies, a senior economist says there are genuine reasons for optimism about the months ahead. Brought to you by Westpac...
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Raising capital through market ups and downs
No matter the economic environment, businesses need access to sufficient funds, whether via debt or equity, to help them grow and thrive. Brought to you by the Australian Business Growth Fund...
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How to partner more effectively with your stakeholders
Technical skills are table stakes in finance teams. Investing in soft skills development benefits each team member and leads to better stakeholder engagement. Brought to you by Synthesis Group...
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Why accountants should focus on fees
Accountants should learn how articulating their true value to clients makes negotiations over fee increases that much easier. Brought to you by Ignition...
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Helping to optimise business insurance
Businesses could be left exposed if they don’t take steps to fully understand their insurance needs and the options available. Brought to you by Aon...
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Quiz: How well do you know audit?
We celebrate Auditor Proud Day on 28 September. So, how much do you know about audit? Test your knowledge!...
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Why we need to get better at measuring Scope 3 emissions
With mandatory emissions reporting becoming more widespread, businesses can’t comply if they don’t measure Scope 3 emissions...
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Tough love: insolvency and restructuring
The impact of COVID-19 measures and the toughening economic climate are making it more challenging for businesses to continue trading. Accountants need to be prepared to refer clients to insolvency...
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Follow the money
Proposed changes to modernise Australia’s anti-money laundering and counterterrorism regime will make it harder for criminal gangs to operate – and chartered accountants have a vital role to play...
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Plastic: the climate issue we can solve
Waste plastic has already caused environmental disaster on a global scale. It’s up to businesses to turn the tide by leveraging opportunities to make recycling and plastic alternatives desirable and...
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Read, watch and listen: suite success
This month’s CA Library selection calls for transparency in our financial systems and guides aspiring leaders through their first six months in the C-suite...
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The difference between managing up and workplace politics
For a large part of your career you aren’t managing a team, you’re managing the expectations and perceptions your own managers have of you. Here’s how to manage up effectively without falling into...
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Are you ready to outsource compliance?
More and more firms are reducing the time and money they spend on compliance by engaging specialists to take care of it for them. Brought to you by Admin Army...