What role should Chartered Accountants play in society?
Chartered Accountants should not lose sight of their purpose — the uncompromised support of the public interest...
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We’re headed for recession but how far will we sink?
A key difference between the predicted recession and those of the past is this one hasn’t been caused by an economic shock...
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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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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...
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Spirit and substance in financial planning reforms
Robert Brown FCA on the challenges of the recently proposed education and ethical standards body for Australia’s financial planning industry...
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Raising standards for financial advisers
Australia’s Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O’Dwyer outlines her view on financial advisers...
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Harnessing private capital for public good
An inside look at a global movement that is harnessing private capital and new solutions for the public good...