IFRS 18: Driving consistent financial reporting
A new financial reporting standard will deliver clearer information for investors – impacting small and large companies alike...
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Now we have two new sustainability disclosure standards, what’s next?
The International Sustainability Standards Board released two standards on sustainability and climate-related disclosures in June 2023. Now, the real work begins...
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Tier 3 reporting coming for Australian not-for-profits
The Australian Accounting Standards Board is developing Tier 3 reporting standards for smaller not-for-profits...
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Raising the bar on audit quality
The bar against which the audit profession is measured is constantly rising, so what steps can propel continual improvement?...
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Carbon accounting now a ‘must-have’
The threat of emissions reporting legislation isn’t the only reason why companies need to better understand their carbon footprints. Brought to you by Cogo...
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Frances Carter CA: “It’s a business risk when the natural capital we rely upon starts to degrade”
After successful projects in developing countries, conservation financing specialist Conservation Capital is setting its sights on Australia and New Zealand, where there is a need for its services...
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The great NZ trust crackdown
New trust legislation in New Zealand will affect accountants as well as trustee clients, so it’s time to weigh the options...
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Going from special purpose to simplified disclosures
Preparers shifting from special purpose financial statements to simplified disclosures may find it easier to ditch existing templates and start afresh. Brought to you by Accurri...
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Post-COVID sustainability push
AASB requests comments on draft standards for sustainability disclosures and climate reporting...
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For-profit accounting changes mandatory from 30 June 2022
CA ANZ members were heard regarding a new reporting framework being implemented by the Australian Accounting Standards Board...
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The reasons why CAs are investigated
CA ANZ receives up to 400 complaints a year about its members, so what is bringing good CAs unstuck?...
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How do you build the perfect error check into a financial model?
Embedding error checks in your spreadsheet design cuts down the workload by shouting out when there’s a figure you need to look into more closely...
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What’s the trouble with goodwill?
Assessing the value of goodwill has become a complex, time-consuming process. But do suggested changes deliver what’s needed?...
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Conflicts of interest and accountants — Getting it right
Lessons from cases of conflicts of interest that have come before Chartered Accountants ANZ disciplinary bodies...
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Why accountants should be seeing green
Nature-related financial disclosures are the next step in valuing biodiversity – it’s a win-win for business and nature...