Technology helping accountants to network

For some, finding referral partners is easy. Many experienced accountants have a solid network of professionals to call upon, but for others, particularly young accountants or those going out on their own, it can be a struggle. Edwena Dixon, the creator of new-age...
Turning to the crowd

Turning to the crowd

As detailed in the recently released Australian Small Business White Paper, produced by the IPA Deakin University SME Research Partnership, securing finance and funding is one of the most critical issues for small businesses in Australia. In particular, the Small...

Disruption here to stay, warns IPA

Mr Conway told congress attendees on the Gold Coast on Friday that disruption will be ongoing and continue to present many challenges to all accountants. “With compliance work diminishing, whether it be through ATO automation or the ever-moving technology disruption...
AFSA releases new PPSR guide

AFSA releases new PPSR guide

“We know that the introduction of the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 in 2012, which also established a new national register, has been a significant micro-economic reform for Australia,” ASFA chief executive Veronique Ingram said. “Our new business guide...
Office life – Flexibility at work

Office life – Flexibility at work

Flexible working arrangements can make your practice an employer of choice. In their fight for the best employees, the top end of town has been spruiking flexible working arrangements for some time now. PwC, for example, allows employees to apply to work part time, or...