Integrity first
CA ANZ members are bound by a code of ethics that has integrity as its cornerstone. Here’s how some members have fallen foul of the code recently...
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April/May ‘Acuity’ out now
The April/May issue of ‘Acuity’ magazine is out now, offering accountants a mix of technical and business advice, and ESG inspiration...
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Public interest: All in order
CA ANZ professional conduct leaders Rebecca Stickney and Kate Dixon discuss a range of compliance regulations, and the ramifications for those members who fail to comply...
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Understanding advocacy
Advocacy is an important focus for CA ANZ as it seeks to drive the best possible legislative and policy outcomes for both the public and the profession, and help members stay across law and regulation...
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Powerful problems
As temperatures fall and energy prices rise, should government be stepping in, or will the market work it out?...
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What to do when in financial distress
When a practice can’t pay debts, the options for an insolvent company are liquidation, voluntary administration and receivership, but accounting firms have obligations...
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December/January ‘Acuity’ out now
The December/January issue of ‘Acuity’ magazine boasts a new look, with more technical and career-related advice – and more insights into what your peers are doing...
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Draining the swamp
While governments set themselves ambitious carbon-cutting targets, it’s going to take a lot more than talk to actually achieve them...
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Standing up for what’s right
When considering advocating on a policy, CA ANZ measures the potential application and outcomes against a set of principles to help it advocate in the best interests of both members and the public, in...
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Everyone is accountable
Earth Day is the perfect time to consider the growing risks to the planet and to us all, and to plan for a better future...
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Five issues impacting governance – and how CAs can help
The Institute of Directors New Zealand identified five issues that board directors and governance professionals are grappling with. Here’s how accountants can help...
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How the complaints process works
Hundreds of dispute complaints are received by CA ANZ every year. Though few make it to the Disciplinary Tribunal there is a firm procedure in place where attitude and open communication rate highly...
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O come, all ye faithful
In his letter to Santa, Donal Curtin says what he’d like the big guy to leave under the tree this year...
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President’s letter
Providing clarity in testing times...
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Why aren’t our taxes working harder?
Considering how much tax we pay in Australia and New Zealand, we’re remarkably trusting of how government goes about spending it. Maybe our big spenders could learn a thing or two from small business...