by Vicki Stylianou | Oct 4, 2023 | Advocacy
In 2022, the IPA-Deakin SME Research Centre published The Case for a National Australian Small Business Agency white paper to help improve government cooperation and service delivery for the sector. That report recognised the role of the national Australian Small...
by The Conversation | Oct 3, 2023 | News
Among the claims are that the new monetary policy board we have proposed would “weaken” incoming governor Michele Bullock’s power over interest rates, and that giving part-time appointees majority control over important decisions would be a “dangerous mistake”. The...
by Chris Sheedy | Sep 28, 2023 | Features
Consider the common experiences of whistleblowers across Australia. Richard Boyle, who worked as a debt collection officer in the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), accused his employer of using overly aggressive debt collection tactics. The office had, for example,...
by Helen Hawkes | Sep 28, 2023 | Features
Selling an accountancy practice requires careful consideration and preparation. It’s crucial to understand your motivations, evaluate your systems, consider the impact on key people, optimise cash flow in the practice, and minimise work in progress and debtors....
by Jen Walker | Sep 26, 2023 | Features
When you first start out in your accounting career, working as a generalist has its benefits. You can work across different types of accounting and a range of industries, and get a taste for what area appeals to you. Some choose to stay as generalists, enjoying the...
