Tricks and traps of advising families: an accountant’s view
People’s longer lifespans are affecting family business succession plans and estate planning. What should advisers do?...
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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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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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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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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...
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Budget 2017-18: A fresh start with fresh pain
Australian Treasurer Scott Morrison has delivered a surprisingly big-taxing budget that pays for the last burial rites of the toxic Abbott legacy of 2014...
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Chevron: A game-changer for multinational tax avoiders
Why the Australian Tax Office’s win in its recent tax avoidance case against Chevron will open the floodgates for similar proceedings against other multinationals...
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What CAs want from Budget 2017-18
Acuity interviewed a cross section of chartered accountants to find out what they want to see Australian Treasurer Scott Morrison deliver in Budget 2017-18...
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Why Treasurer Scott Morrison is playing down the budget
Speculation is mounting that Budget 2017-18 will do little to address real economic reform...
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Company tax cuts a win for politics over economics
How will recent cuts to the company tax rate affect accounting in Australia?...
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2017 Australian tax predictions
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand’s Australian Tax Leader Michael Croker outlines the Australian tax issues to watch in 2017...