Beyond the grid: AI inventors target Excel’s formula
For 40 years, Excel has seen off every challenger. Now AI innovators think they may finally have the recipe that can break Microsoft's spreadsheet dominance.
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Explainer: Greenwashing risks and how to avoid them
Explainer: Greenwashing risks and how to avoid them
The Federal Court found that the company, Vanguard Australia, had made misleading claims about environment, social and governance (ESG)...
It’s now possible to invest in bitcoin on Australia’s largest stock exchange. Is the currency going mainstream?
It’s now possible to invest in bitcoin on Australia’s largest stock exchange. Is the currency going mainstream?
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has just seen the listing of its first bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund – “ETF” for short. Issued by...
Small businesses and ESG: turning sentiment into action
Small businesses and ESG: turning sentiment into action
For many big businesses, mandatory sustainability reporting will roll out from 1 January 2025. While small businesses don’t face the same formal...
How being named IPA Member of the Year helped get Daniel Hay’s practice racing
How being named IPA Member of the Year helped get Daniel Hay’s practice racing
As a passionate amateur race-car driver, Daniel Hay knows a thing or two about moving fast – and that is exactly what his firm Power2 has been...
Unemployment has dipped, but don’t be fooled – the jobs market is weakening
Unemployment has dipped, but don’t be fooled – the jobs market is weakening
For some time now – gradually, but nevertheless relentlessly – the Australian labour market has been weakening. Today’s Bureau of Statistics...
When cyber defence involves attack: Issues for Australia
When cyber defence involves attack: Issues for Australia
From hacks targeting our medical services and health providers and theft of personal information and credit cards, it seems we can’t go long...
Cold calling and crypto: ASIC is on the case
Cold calling and crypto: ASIC is on the case
Around 450 Australians are reported by ASIC to collectively have approximately $61 million invested in a set of blockchain mining companies known...
Final Big 4 report calls for sweeping changes to consulting firm structures
Final Big 4 report calls for sweeping changes to consulting firm structures
A year and a half after the federal government was first informed of PwC misuse of confidential government information, the Senate inquiry has...
Celebrating excellence in accounting and finance
Celebrating excellence in accounting and finance
This year is no exception. This annual event is our opportunity to recognise and celebrate the exceptional dedication IPA members have and the...
What accountants can learn from the $1.25m ‘licensee for hire’ penalty
What accountants can learn from the $1.25m ‘licensee for hire’ penalty
In mid-April, the Federal Court ruled that Lanterne Fund Services, a wholesale licensee, must pay the Australian Securities and Investment...
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