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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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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Inclusive leaders access more talent
With talent scarce and millennials wanting more from the workplace, leaders have plenty to gain from fostering inclusive cultures, said speakers at CA ANZ's inclusive leadership summit...
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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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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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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...
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The CA calling for less alcohol in workplaces
Alan Tse CA left a heavy-drinking workplace to found non-alcoholic wine company Altina. With drinking levels on the rise since the pandemic, he hopes more people consider going dry this July...
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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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What CA ANZ's survey reveals on inclusion
Diversity, equity and inclusion policies can benefit organisations as much as their employees. CA ANZ’s three-year strategy is an initiative to make a collective change...
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How to give yourself 15% more time in your workday
Putting effort in the right place at the right time will allow you to take control of your daily to-do list and achieve more...
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Negotiating the bamboo ceiling
Asian-Australians hold fewer than 3% of leadership positions in Australia but make up 15% of the population. How can ambitious, culturally diverse CAs break the biases that trap them beneath a bamboo...
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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...