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Techno-nationalism: how tech tensions between the United States and China could impact Australia

If “the great tech decoupling” between the United States and China does come about, there will be...

IPA’s 2024 advocacy agenda tackled small business compliance and various areas of reform

Significant regulatory changes in 2024 saw the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) advocate for...

How the ATO is backing small business and boosting tax compliance

At last month’s Institute of Public Accountant (IPA) National Congress, Deputy Commissioner Will...

How to make accounting education fun and students job ready

Forget dry lectures. Accounting case study games blend theory with hands-on practice, helping...
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Making the world go round: what exactly is money?

Why do we need to talk accurately about money? Because understanding it means we can all hold...
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Clarity key as Australia rebuilds the foundations of aged care

Experts on the front line of Australia’s aged care system have been meeting across the country to...
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Unilateral trade: Trump’s recent tariff threats demonstrate that no issue is off limits

Trump wants systemic changes, but bigger economies – China, the European Union, India – will...
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Tax professionals less satisfied with ATO amid tough operating conditions

The introduction of client-agent linking, processing backlogs and declining services has resulted...
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IPA National Congress 2024: Cutting through the AI noise for small firms

Despite most accountants having tried artificial intelligence (AI) tools, few are harnessing its...
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Unlocking business potential in the circular economy

In a world where resources are finite and the climate crisis is urgent, the circular economy will...

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