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  1. What successful CFOs do in their first 100 days

    The first 100 days for a CFO are critical to laying a solid foundation. So, what do successful CFOs do in those first few months? And what don’t they do?...

  2. How can we help SMEs do business better?

    SMEs underpin the economies of both Australia and New Zealand. How can CAs help them operate more profitably?...

  3. Baby steps: how parental leave has grown up

    Supporting mid-career parents-to-be has moved from sentiment to hard data. With diverse leadership linked to a 39% boost in performance, parental leave programs are now a balance sheet priority...

  4. Adding carbon accounting to your skillset

    Sustainability reporting is fast becoming a must-have for small and micro businesses that are part of broader supply chains or that want to promote their planet-friendly activities. Here are some of...

  5. Traceable emissions, from farm to fork

    Flourishing agricultural sectors in New Zealand and Australia pose a greenhouse gas emissions measurement challenge, as the two nations work to meet their Paris Agreement commitments. Here’s what...

  6. How businesses are using EVs to achieve net zero progress

    Switching fleet and business vehicles to electric versions seems like a quick win in terms of your net zero strategy. Here’s what’s on offer – and the logistical challenges that can slow down the...

  7. Navigating professional indemnity claims

    Understanding the claims process – and your role in it – can make lodging a claim simpler and less stressful. Brought to you by Aon...

  8. Managing tax risk in Inland Revenue’s new enforcement era

    An increase in compliance activity has raised the stakes for businesses. Act early to avoid costly reassessments. Brought to you by TMNZ...

  9. How to make collaborative accounting work

    In the decade ahead, the firms that succeed will be those that turn collaborative accounting into a competitive advantage, seamlessly integrating in-house teams with outsourcing partners. Brought to...

  10. Selling an accounting practice: what CAs need to consider

    Selling an accounting practice can take an emotional toll on the owner, but there are ways to prepare and reduce stress...

  11. Seven things AUSTRAC wants CAs to know about AML reforms

    Here’s what Australian accounting firms need to do to comply with the new anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing reforms...

  12. Six ways to become a better business adviser

    If you’d like to expand your accounting practice to include advisory services, here are some make-or-break skills to consider...

  13. Keeping an eye on audit

    How well are auditors in Australia and New Zealand performing? Audit quality reports from the regulators reveal current strengths and weaknesses...

  14. Pricing in the digital age

    Here’s how technology can help accountants make smarter pricing decisions...

  15. Does remote work come at a cost?

    While many employees prefer a hybrid model of work, some companies are tightening the rules on office attendance. What is the business case for different ways of working?...