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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When family business gets personal
When family business gets personal
At a glance Family closeness can fuel friction, especially during leadership transitions and succession planning. Common flashpoints include...
Conway’s war on the regulation ‘quagmire’
Conway’s war on the regulation ‘quagmire’
At a glance Small businesses face a "quagmire" of regulation from three levels of government. The IPA’s new strategic plan prioritises lifting...
The hidden risks of family trust elections
The hidden risks of family trust elections
At a glance Poorly managed family trusts can become toxic, costing millions in fees to resolve. Focusing only on tax minimisation ignores...
Conway: No more ‘chip on the shoulder’
Conway: No more ‘chip on the shoulder’
At a glance The IPA has launched a new 2030 Plan based on member feedback. This plan aims to shift the IPA from a challenger brand to a respected...
How effective is AML regulation at reducing money laundering?
How effective is AML regulation at reducing money laundering?
At a glance Global anti-money laundering efforts lack evidence of impact against illicit financial flows. Compliance costs are huge, but only a...
Going circular: a guide for accountants
Going circular: a guide for accountants
At a glance The circular economy hypothesis claims we should shift from a linear 'take-make-dispose' model to minimise waste. Australia’s...
Programmable money is here. Are you ready?
Programmable money is here. Are you ready?
At a glance Stablecoins are digital currencies pegged to traditional money like the pound or dollar. They enable fast, cheap international...
End the peak-period panic: a practical guide to resource planning
End the peak-period panic: a practical guide to resource planning
At a glance Resource planning strategically matches staff to specific work months in advance. It improves utilisation, aids strategic hiring, and...
2025 accounting salaries: what the latest data says
2025 accounting salaries: what the latest data says
At a glance Three in five workers feel underpaid, with satisfaction varying widely across salary levels. Skills shortages now centre on human...
Behind the Productivity Commission’s big bet on small business
Behind the Productivity Commission’s big bet on small business
At a glance The Productivity Commission sees SMEs as key to Australia's economic revival. It proposes a 20% tax rate below $1bn revenue and a 5%...
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