Economic forecasters failing on future growth predictions
Studies show economic forecasters get it right more often than a trained parrot – but only just...
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An insider's take on Australia's federal treasurers
Not all federal treasurers are created equal, as seasoned economics journalist Ross Gittins explains...
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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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No need to panic about NZ government debt
Debt is a means to an end, and softening the hard line on NZ’s government debt level is a sensible move...
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Dec 2020 – Jan 2021 Acuity issue is out now
Acuity’s Dec 2020–Jan 2021 issue looks beyond COVID-19 to delve into the big issues affecting business in the year ahead...
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Analysing The Opportunities Party's tax policy
The Opportunities Party (TOP) argues that New Zealand’s current tax system is unfair, but does TOP’s proposed tax policy offer a better alternative?...
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Cultural intelligence and business decision-making
The way people make business decisions varies from culture to culture. Understanding how different people arrive at their decisions can make or break a business deal...
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Mindfulness: A simple way to live and lead better
Why do more and more business leaders swear by mindfulness? And could it make your work – and your life – better?...
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The future of work is female
There are dire predictions about the future of work, from jobs disappearing through automation to the precarious life of the gig economy. But the turning tide of work patterns is likely to favour...
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Debt, deficits and the NZ election
Coronavirus economic support grew NZ government debt from 19% to more than 50% of GDP. But should debt levels sway your vote?...
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COVID-19 Fast Tracked Working From Home To Be The New Normal
COVID-19 changed the world forever. One way was making working from home the new normal. Click to learn how the future of work was fast-tracked in 2020...
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Kitchen table accounting – what could possibly go wrong?
Acting as the accountant for family is permissible under the code of ethics, but there can be allegations of a perceived conflict of interest. Follow these simple guidelines to ensure plain sailing...
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President’s letter
We need a strong disciplinary framework to underpin our commitment to the membership charge that governs our ethical professional behaviour...
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Strengthening the disciplinary framework
Members are key to the Professional Conduct Framework Review rollout and upholding the standing of the CA designation...
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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...