by admin | Sep 11, 2015 | Driving change, Features
What are the changes? In late 2013, the federal government announced sweeping changes to the financial services sector. The Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) reforms were aimed at improving transparency and regulation to protect Australian investors and ensure the...
by admin | Sep 8, 2015 | Blog
The capital raising announcements come off the back of a $5.5 billion capital raising in May by National Australia Bank to boost its capital levels before the demerging of its UK business and Westpac’s $2 billion raising via the underwriting of its dividend...
by admin | Sep 8, 2015 | Blog
What I will discuss, however, is your test of character. When you need to stick solidly to your financial plan, do you just find a way or do you lie to yourself? Do you look at ‘media noise’ as a defeat or a challenge? Once you have made a commitment to yourself, be...
by admin | Aug 28, 2015 | Features, People/Leaders
The Bstar 2015 Accountants Research Report cites the top five strategic threats facing the accounting profession:1. Digital disruption and technology2. Government regulation3. Changing client loyalties4. Shifting demographics5. Increased competition.These factors have...
by admin | Aug 21, 2015 | Blog
Change Accountants and Advisors, a Brisbane-based firm, has won the prestigious Xero Partner of the Year Award. The Xero Awards, announced at Xerocon in Melbourne on 14 August, celebrate the work of accountants, bookkeepers and add-on integrations who aim high and...
