IPA CEO reiterates importance of the profession

Addressing attendees of the 2015 IPA National Congress, Mr Conway highlighted the importance of accountants in improving the financial and personal situations of small business owners.“Today’s accountants are actively developing business, supporting families and...

IPA National Congress under way

The National Congress will provide members with a valuable range of networking opportunities through its popular social and recreational programs, all while taking in the picturesque backdrop of the Gold Coast. The IPA has recognised the challenges that are currently...

IFAC strengthens Asia and Africa reach

At the group’s annual council meeting, the IFAC Council voted to admit new associates from Burkina Faso and Vietnam, continuing to expand the body’s diversity and coverage. “It is with pleasure that we welcome, after a comprehensive admission, these new IFAC...

Accountancy strongly linked to prosperity

For the first time, IFAC has definitively linked a strong accountancy profession to improved living standards for citizens. The study itself, entitled Nexus 2: The Accountancy Profession – A Global Value Add, indicated that global regions which employ a higher share...

Australian employment on the rise

According to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, seasonally adjusted employment increased by 58,600 persons in October, resulting in a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 5.9 per cent (down 0.3 percentage points). While there was an increase...