An innovator’s journey

An innovator’s journey

From her first job in her parent’s French restaurant to a short stint as a chemical engineer, then a few years in management consulting before settling in the technology sector, Nicolette Maury has already done more than most. A varied career? Yes, but for Ms Maury,...

ATO urges accountants to be SuperStream ready

With the 30 June deadline fast approaching, the tax office has reminded accounting firms with 19 or fewer employees they need to start paying super contributions and sending member information electronically through SuperStream.Philip Hind, the ATO’s national program...

SME lender announces acquisition

Scottish Pacific CEO Peter Langham said the deal will help SMEs and start-ups looking to fund business growth, providing an improved alternative to the big four banks and broader banking sector.“Business owners make it clear to us, via our SME Growth Index, that far...

Xero announces new MD

Trent Innes, who has spent nearly three years at Xero Australia as national sales director, will replace Mr Ridd who has resigned after five years leading the Australian business. Before joining Xero, Mr Innes was the national sales manager of the Microsoft Business...

Soft skills need more focus, says RSM

“When I started in the industry the focus was very much on the technical skills acquired throughout university and in training,” he said. “Unfortunately, the communication, management and leadership skills that are equally as important in helping you become a trusted...