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President’s letter: The reason for action on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
“We can take personal responsibility for driving sustainable change that will benefit everyone,” says CA ANZ President Kate Boorer FCA...
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Who’s to blame for the rising cost of petrol and tomatoes?
Our central banks’ economic models are like Formula 1 cars – precisely engineered but no use off-road or in wet conditions...
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Acuity Apr 22 issue is out now
It’s probably time to stop waiting for things to get back to ‘normal’. Instead, let’s adapt to the new business landscape and thrive...
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Dangerous liaisons for accountants
Trying to help a client isn’t an excuse for neglecting your own duties of due diligence and ethical conduct. There are times when CAs should walk away...
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Happy days are here again. Mostly
It won’t all be plain sailing, but the spending data points to a couple of good years for economies on both sides of the Tasman...
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What’s driving GDP growth, really?
When it comes to GDP growth, spending on new and better tech has a big payoff, but it’s not the only thing lifting productivity...
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Base jumping off your CA designation
President Kate Boorer FCA urges CAs to think of their designation as a ticket to a wide range of career opportunities...
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Every CA’s secret weapon
The CA Library is an underutilised CA ANZ member benefit, and its many resources go far beyond books...
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How disciplinary bodies work
Accountants have ethical and professional standards, but when a dispute arises independent disciplinary bodies are called upon to make decisions. What are these bodies and how do they operate?...
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June-July 2022 issue of Acuity out now
With a newly elected government and a new financial year approaching, it's the perfect time to review – and plan – all aspects of your business...
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President’s letter: Running the COVID marathon
It’s been two stressful years supporting clients and colleagues in the pandemic. How can CAs support their own wellbeing?...
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A countdown to the global financial crisis
The world was hit with the global finance crisis (GFC) in 2007, but 15 years on have we learned any lessons? A new book takes a timely look at the GFC from a fresh perspective...
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Meet the Great Gatsby Curve
How do we beat the inequality mapped by the Great Gatsby Curve? A strong labour market helps but it’s not the whole answer...
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CA ANZ’s professional conduct review
CA ANZ is calling on members to engage with its Professional Conduct Framework Review as it examines its rules and by-laws and selects former Federal Court justice, the Hon Dennis Cowdroy AO QC, to...