The surprising power of ‘I don’t know’
Communicating risk is a challenge for any accountant. A top statistician says the key is simple: be honest about what you don't know. It builds trust.
The surprising power of ‘I don’t know’
Communicating risk is a challenge for any accountant. A top statistician says the key is simple:...
From compliance to counsel: the hard part
Compliance pays the bills, but advisory builds the future. A new survey shows how firms are making...
Invoice fraud gets an AI upgrade
Gone are the days of obvious typos. Generative AI is turning invoice fraud into a slick, scalable...
How governments have created and cheated on fiscal rules
Governments have tried to impose rules to rein in growth in borrowing, spending and debt. But many...
The AI race to help you report and forecast
Accounting software is shifting from recording yesterday’s transactions to forecasting tomorrow’s...
Will markets interrupt private equity’s shopping trip?
Private equity has gone shopping for accounting firms – and small firms are among the targets....
How compliance bogs down thousands of businesses
Another year, another promise to slash red tape, another major report. But as reviews pile up,...
Your Xero app stack is about to get pricier
Is Xero easing back on its growth strategy? Its new API fees suggest a shift to monetisation, a...
Why banks are now chasing your SME clients
Australia’s big banks and non-bank lenders have a new focus: small business. This pivot is driving...
The 2026 global economy: nervously muddling through
The world economy enters 2026 in a nervous state. Volatility and cautious consumers are the norm,...
Solomon Islands: small businesses, big potential
Micro, small, and medium enterprises are the engine of many economies. In the Solomon Islands, they hold the key to a more prosperous future.
Disciplinary action keeps the profession accountable
Public trust is the bedrock of the accounting profession – and the IPA's complaints and disciplinary function safeguards this trust. Here’s how it works.
Division 296: A lesson in ignoring good tax principles
The federal government has finally rethought its flawed Division 296 tax plan and removed its worst features. Now it has to fix a mess of its own making.
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