April/May ‘Acuity’ out now
The April/May 2024 edition of Acuity magazine is in letterboxes and online now...
Opinion
Insights and opinions on business and finance and the changing world we live in
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Three TED Talks to improve your communication skills
Find out how to be a better communicator, overcome differences with colleagues and speak so others listen...
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Advocacy to build a sustainable profession
CA ANZ’s recent advocacy to address the skills shortage, promote the attractiveness of the profession and build the talent pipeline in Australia...
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Dear Abby
With World Autism Awareness Day on 2 April, we answer a reader’s questions about the recruitment process when you’re on the spectrum – plus a couple more tricky questions...
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A focus on quality
In this issue, we consider why quality management procedures are important and how a failure to comply with the standards may result in complaints to the CA ANZ and NZICA disciplinary bodies...
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Dear Abby
In our new career ‘agony aunt’ column, we ask the experts for help with some workplace dilemmas and challenges...
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Dear Abby
In our new career ‘agony aunt’ column, we ask the experts for help with some workplace dilemmas and challenges...
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President's letter
Continuing to safeguard our profession’s reputation is a must – and there is always more that can be done...
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President's letter: Kaya and kia ora koutou
Looking ahead to this year, the challenges and opportunities for our profession remain and I will continue the good work of my predecessors, including Murray Harrington FCA, our 2023 president...
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Securing trust in a turbulent world
Where would the accounting profession be without trust? CA ANZ’s new roadmap seeks to clarify the way forward on ethics, conduct and regulation...
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Books to read this summer
The titles featured here are available to download directly from the CA Library catalogue along with technical and soft-skill ebooks, audiobooks, articles and online resources...
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Quiz: It’s elementary
It’s World Logic Day on 14 January – time to channel your inner Sherlock Holmes and test your own powers of logic...
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9 gift ideas for accountants
Looking for a gift for a fellow accountant? Here are some great ideas for the annual gift swap...
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Real or artificial Christmas tree – which is better?
We consider the total costs of real vs artificial Christmas trees – from their ticket price to their carbon footprint...
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Public interest: ethical dilemmas
Many complaints are received by the Professional Conduct Committee every year but there are four recurring themes to be aware of. And, if a chartered accountant is facing any ethical dilemmas...