by Chris Sheedy | Oct 16, 2024 | Features, Technical Advice
The terms ‘succession’ and ‘exit plan’ in business carry two different meanings or perceptions, says Joanna Oakey, Managing Partner of Aspect Legal, and author of Buy Grow Exit: The ultimate guide to using business as a wealth-creation vehicle. Succession...
by Philomena Leung, Director of Education, IPA | Oct 16, 2024 | Blog, Advocacy, Features
PA Group CEO Andrew Conway at the graduation ceremony for students of the Professional Diploma of Accounting Studies in the Solomon Islands. Accountants play an intrinsic role in society that cannot be underestimated, according to Andrew Conway, CEO of the Institute...
by Eu-Jin Teo | Oct 15, 2024 | News, Compliance and Standards
Many readers will know the concept of legal professional privilege from US TV shows and movies like the Tom Cruise hit film The Firm, an adaptation of the John Grisham novel of the same name. In the film, Cruise’s young lawyer sets out to act consistently with his...
by Nafis Alam | Oct 14, 2024 | News, Technology
The battle against greenwashing is set to become easier with a potential ally – artificial intelligence. Driven by cold, hard data and emotionless algorithms, it can play a critical role in identifying misleading claims and verifying environmental...
by Chris Sheedy | Oct 11, 2024 | Features, Technical Advice
Key points Export businesses are typically more productive than those who stay on home soil. There are many grants and other support services available for new exporters. SMEs make up 93 per cent of all Australian exporters. Family owned, Tasmania-based business...