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Accountants facing digital disruption should be brushing up on “soft skills” to raise their job market appeal...
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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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Risky business
As a chartered accountant, you are faced with risks – and risk exposure begins as soon as you begin to offer any professional advice...
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Michael Andrew tackles the cheats
The former global head of KPMG is taking on the black economy, from organised crime to everyone who pays a tradie in cash...
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Acuity magazine's October/ November 2018 issue out now
The latest edition is packed with hard-hitting interviews, exciting articles and member profiles...
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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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No pay rise? Here's what to ask for instead
Disappointing pay rise? Ask for these benefits in lieu of a salary increase...
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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...