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The 2026 global economy: nervously muddling through
At a glance Political and regulatory volatility is creating a nervous environment for global business. AI is emerging as a top business priority for automation and analytics. Despite cautious consumers, the global economy has proven surprisingly resilient since...
Sustainability reporting: Accountants can’t measure what businesses haven’t defined
One of the biggest problems within the SME sustainability sphere, says Dr Miethy Zaman, Research Fellow at the IPA-Deakin SME Research Centre, is...
ACCC publishes draft guidance to reduce greenwashing
The ACCC has published draft guidance to help improve businesses’s environmental claims and reduce the number of greenwashing instances it has...
Small Business Energy Incentive: Too little, and soon too late
MSMEs are the backbone of our communities. The UN says they have a potential to transform economies, foster job creation, and promote equitable...
How two small businesses are using tax incentives to lift productivity
At a glance: Government incentives for digital skills and training for SMEs have now been legislated. While these incentives are welcomed, more...
Insights from 2023 FICA Congress: How to make the most of export opportunities
In 2021, Fiji exported $1.08 billion worth of goods and services, versus $2.54 billion in imports. That export value is highly concentrated to...
World MSME Day: Local business helps build resilience
On 26 June, Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson released a report that showed small businesses contribute...
Compare your results: Technology adoption quiz
Chris Hurn, General Manager at Envisage Technology, supports multiple accounting firms. He believes the need for accountants to respond to a...
Cryptocurrency space in desperate need of further tax guidance
Accountants specialising in the cryptocurrency space are facing significant challenges in navigating the tax framework due to a severe lack of...
Are you ready to use chatbots in your accounting practice?
Recent research has found that 58% of consumers had used chatbots for simple customer service requests in 2022 – 35% more than in 2020. Another...
Compare your results: Cybersecurity quiz
Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services the Hon Stephen Jones MP this week shared a warning about common tax-time scams....
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