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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...
Web3: what is it and how will it transform accountancy?
At a glance Web3, which enables decentralised financial transactions, is already here and the volume of transactions as well as clients using the...
Global sustainability heavyweights outline how the new standards will transform Australia’s finance profession
Mark Babington, board member of the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) and Executive Director of Regulatory Standards...
BAS update: 9 essential steps for a productive 2025
At a glance A few housekeeping tasks that help to improve your systems and processes can make a huge impact on your business. These jobs include...
Has iron ore’s golden era come to an end?
At a glance China’s demand for iron ore to make steel has fuelled Australia’s rise in wealth over the past two decades. Despite China reaching...
5 ways accountants can boost their service offering
Offering clients strategic business advice can elevate your business. A few years ago, Tony Dimitriadis felt his accountancy firm AD...
7 common myths about modern money
Myth 1: ‘Fiat money’ and government control of the money supply ‘Fiat money’ means money that is created and given value through the decisions of...
Healthier employees make better workplaces
The debate over long working hours in India is fraught with controversy. In September 2024, Australia adopted the “Right to Disconnect” policy, a...
The ‘scamdemic’ impacting everyone
Cyber scams are a rapidly evolving threat in Southeast Asia, targeting vulnerable people, particularly young people, through increasingly...
From bricks and mortar to online: How this business owner navigated the digital marketplace
Sarah Lees' long-running homewares store went digital after COVID, but later moved to a hybrid model with both a physical and online store. ...
Disinformation in 2024 was rife, and it’s likely to bring more risks in 2025
Mis- and disinformation have once again been named the top global risk of the immediate term in the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) Global...
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