October/November ‘Acuity’ out now
The October/November issue of ‘Acuity’ magazine is out now packed with content for chartered accountants working across industry, practice and enterprise...
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Moments: Ron Louis FCA
Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, Ron Louis OAM JP FCA qualified as a chartered accountant in his homeland in 1975. In 2021, he was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in the Queen’s...
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President’s letter: A proud profession
The skills of chartered accountants can address bigger global challenges and make a difference for our communities...
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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...
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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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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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That was then. What’s next?
Increased government spending and stimulus packages did a fine job of cushioning the COVID-19 blow to the economy. Fiscal policy had a good pandemic!...
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Anxiety, stress and accounting
Financial concerns are a leading cause of worry for Australians, which can have a flow-on effect for their mental wellbeing. A clinical psychologist explains. Brought to you by HCF...
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Anxiety, stress and accounting
Financial concerns are a leading cause of worry for Australians, which can have a flow-on effect for their mental wellbeing. A clinical psychologist explains. Brought to you by HCF...
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President’s letter: Sustainability ties bind nations and build diverse careers for CAs
Chartered Accountants in Australia, New Zealand and Asia face the collective challenge of increasing sustainable practices to address climate change...
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The August–September issue of Acuity Magazine is out now
Look into the genesis of six flourishing startups founded by CAs and find out if automating audit will work for your practice...
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Inspiring CA’s global swim for mental health
Andrew Donaldson CA is a champion open water swimmer who’s tackling one of the swimming world’s greatest feats of endurance...
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Inspiring CA’s global swim for mental health
Andrew Donaldson CA is a champion open water swimmer who’s tackling one of the swimming world’s greatest feats of endurance...
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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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The human case for diversity
Why should we put up a business case for diversity? Accepting people in all their varieties should just be part of life, writes Catherine Ross...