China's renewable energy revolution
China is to invest US$360b in renewable energy by 2020 and is poised to become a world leader in the field...
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Why CAs must help rebuild trust
As chartered accountants, winning our clients’ trust is central to the success of our work and to the reputation of our profession...
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New Zealand's economy as good as gold
Ask New Zealand’s National Government’s “finance guy” about his vision for the New Zealand economy and Steven Joyce will tell you you’re soaking in it...
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Stress-busting tactics
The best approaches to dealing with stress and anxiety...
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What’s holding up the blockchain?
Much has been said about blockchain when it comes to cryptocurrencies, but we have yet to figure out other uses for it...
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The wages of wage fear
Governments in developed countries need to take bolder action on raising the price of lower-skilled labour, or risk alienating a vocal group of constituents...
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Are SMSFs losing their lustre?
Self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) have been embraced by Australians, but are they damaging Australia’s robust superannuation system?...
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Examining New Zealand's Budget 2017
A detailed look at the key components of New Zealand’s Budget 2017, handed down by Finance Minister Steven Joyce on 25 May 2017...
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Private sector accounting techniques drive student loan changes
All is not as it seems with the Turnbull government’s proposed changes to higher education funding in Australia...
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Registered charities in New Zealand making progress
Registered charities in New Zealand are making progress with more than half of all registered charities complying with mandatory requirements...
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What CAs want from New Zealand Budget 2017
Acuity interviewed a cross section of chartered accountants to find out what they want to see New Zealand’s Finance Minister Steven Joyce deliver in Budget 2017...
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Social status and leadership success
Leadership: mapping the high seas of social approval in a status hungry world...
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Michael Coleman FCA on the value of audit
Why financial statement audits remain valuable for businesses and investors...
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Changing fortunes of the Trans-Pacific Partnership
Why hope remains for the future of the Trans-Pacific Partnership in the Trump era...
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Imposing GST on low-value imports
The Australian government is proposing to extend GST on goods valued under A$1,000, which experts say will negatively impact the online market space...